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by friendowl
Tue Sep 13, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: TOPO MAPS (Question?)
Replies: 1
Views: 104

TOPO MAPS (Question?)

I am confused. Can anyone explain how this works.......?

A pond is one inch across at its maximum width on a 1:24,000 scale map.
how many feet wide is the pond in actuality ?
by friendowl
Fri Jun 03, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swimming Holes
Replies: 13
Views: 351

Re: Swimming Holes

this place has me curious.....i would like to explore this area

Is it best to follow the river downstrean from hermit falls or is there a better way of entering the east fork
by friendowl
Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swimming Holes
Replies: 13
Views: 351

Swimming Holes

Where are some good spots to spend a hot summer day with the kids. I know about the east fork of the sg river and west fork, i been to bear canyon by switzers, i have been to and love matilija river, and i already jumped off the rocks in malibu creek park.Deep creek is pretty cool.... Any ideas of w...
by friendowl
Thu Jun 02, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)
Replies: 641
Views: 21171

Re: Angeles Crest Highway (CA-2)

I hope it does open up...I will be up there on sunday if it does. I am curious to see the changes since the fire. It will look like a new place im sure.
by friendowl
Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fellows Camp
Replies: 4
Views: 175

Re: Fellows Camp

geo----thanks for the pons...I love putting them on and being able to go where before i had to stop. I still owe you man.....i been at school full time so been busy but june is party time..hopefully we can do some trailblazing
by friendowl
Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fellows Camp
Replies: 4
Views: 175

Fellows Camp

is a great place to play hide and seek. Im not into paintballing but if i was fellows would be a bad ass place to have a game. I work in the area so i stopped by and explored the abandoned homes. It was dark and a little bit creepy which made my senses come alive. Cool spot with a huge flat area and...
by friendowl
Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:47 pm
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Ice House Canyon Trail
Replies: 92
Views: 2610

Re: Ice House Canyon Trail

you will have an awesome walk...i took a first timer up today and we never had any problems.......ice house saddle is OK but since you are so close why not spend a few minutes more and bag the first T....i spoke with an older korean couple who were just down from Cucamonga and they claimed to not ha...
by friendowl
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would it be possible to get up on baldy without crampons ?
Replies: 5
Views: 173

Re: would it be possible to get up on baldy without crampons ?

id rather be stuck in the county than stuck on ice......im afraid of ice...
by friendowl
Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Trail camping on snow without hiking through it?
Replies: 3
Views: 97

Re: Trail camping on snow without hiking through it?

i camped overnight last sat. at icehouse canyon with my 3 kids age 5,12,and 13....about 100 yards past the gate there are two nice flat spots right by the stream.we had a blast and were not cold once....and it was close to the car...
by friendowl
Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: would it be possible to get up on baldy without crampons ?
Replies: 5
Views: 173

would it be possible to get up on baldy without crampons ?

On sunday i have my only day off and all i have is microspikes and poles.im thinking of ski hut trail to baldy summit.....i just got out of jail after being held for no reason(wrong place at the wrong time) and i start school on monday so sunday is a must......if baldy seems dangerous without gear w...
by friendowl
Thu Aug 27, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Trail food.
Replies: 18
Views: 357

Re: Trail food.

Triple-Threat Brownie(adults only).......to start the day right...washed down with ice cold beer (sunset something) tastes like berry at ralphs they sell these pepperoni or salami circles for like 3.00 each then a bolio (french roll) cheap and good like .20 each with mayo/mustard/relish packets from...
by friendowl
Sun Aug 23, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: Flora, Fauna & Fungi
Topic: snakes on baldy
Replies: 5
Views: 196

snakes on baldy

there sure is a lot of them....between manker and the ridge above the ski hut i seen 5 snakes...i almost stepped on one...one was about 6 inches from my ankle hidden in the bush as you cross the stream by the hut...another between the front door and outhouse of the ski hut....another darted across t...
by friendowl
Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:02 am
Forum: Sierra Nevada
Topic: Moar Mt Langley: 16-18 August 2009
Replies: 13
Views: 261

Re: Moar Mt Langley: 16-18 August 2009

long lake trail camp is a great place to camp
by friendowl
Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Perseid Meteor Shower 09
Replies: 8
Views: 258

Perseid Meteor Shower 09

last year from the the shores of cathedral lake i was blown away by the nite sky.....even the ranger i ran into the next morning was in awe... this year looks to be not as good due to the moon but still might be fun.... im taking the kids to lembert dome and we will lay out till the morning comes th...
by friendowl
Tue Aug 04, 2009 9:04 am
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Strenuous hike Recovery
Replies: 24
Views: 496

Re: Strenuous hike Recovery

bong hits and tacos help repair my body after a long walk
by friendowl
Mon Jul 20, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Car camping ideas
Replies: 3
Views: 131

Re: Car camping ideas

good luck trying to find a good spot....if they want a good car camping experience it would be best to forget big bear and hit up idyllwild....or the lake isabella /kern river area...........bugs and low water make camping horrible around here......kern river is paradise in the heat and at night if ...
by friendowl
Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Sierra Nevada
Topic: Half Dome 7-12-2009
Replies: 8
Views: 194

Re: Half Dome 7-12-2009

awesome pics.....sitting on that rock and looking down must be intense... great video of the cables....gives people a good idea of what they are facing...after a long ass walk up there.......john muir trail goes to tuolumne and you can take the shuttle back down.....cathedral lake is awesome to spen...
by friendowl
Thu Jul 09, 2009 9:00 am
Forum: News & Conditions
Topic: Kellys Camp Spring (Ontario Peak Trail)
Replies: 128
Views: 7763

Re: Kellys Camp Spring (Ontario Peak Trail)

there is ice cold water coming from the pipe behind the camp..not gushing out but it will fill a water bottle in like a minute..

i was there a few days ago....if you stay ther take bug spray or headnet and a trashbag.....theres lots of trash...next time im there im going to clean up that place...
by friendowl
Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BALDY - Archive of Mt. Baldy-related Discussions
Replies: 430
Views: 19020

Re: BALDY - Archive of Mt. Baldy-related Discussions

If I got it wrong then its more being safe than sorry but... I hike at night quite a bit these days.when i come back home and people hear of my little adventures its like planting seeds...tonight some seeds have began to grow and i have four people who are ready to climb baldy tonight..my thing is ....
by friendowl
Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:13 pm
Forum: California
Topic: idyllwild......ernie maxwell trail
Replies: 2
Views: 111

idyllwild......ernie maxwell trail

i have never been to idyllwid before...we were at morongo casino for a comedy thing and the next day we went tocheck out idyllwild...its an awesome place....full of friendly creative people.....and lots of trails...... i had no intention of hiking so i had no shoes only my jordans....my girl [non-hi...
by friendowl
Wed Jul 01, 2009 11:45 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: ontario peak
Replies: 1
Views: 78

ontario peak

got that call about 7am..."what are you doing today"..."wanna Hike"..? i had the day off till 430{school}....we picked up friend whose just back from austrailia...a real cool guy but not really in shape [drunk stoner guy] i dont really like breakfast and i was happy to be going s...
by friendowl
Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buckhorn campground ?
Replies: 7
Views: 172

Re: Buckhorn campground ?

i just got home from spending a couple nights up at buckhorn and chilao. both are ok...buckhorn has more shade during the day but more bugs and less star watching at night...close to good hikes if you cant stay still chilao was hot during the day but nice views and less bugs. some spots had good sha...
by friendowl
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what sounds like more fun ?
Replies: 1
Views: 79

what sounds like more fun ?

thursday im off and my kid is off school for the summer....i need to get out before the fathers day weekend madness begins . 1] icehouse canyon to kelly camp and summit ontario peak. [ive never been up there....is there a good spot to camp near/on the summit ? 2] ski hut trail to baldy summit and sl...
by friendowl
Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Buckhorn campground ?
Replies: 7
Views: 172

Re: Buckhorn campground ?

you should be able to find a spot at buckhorn....but if for some reason its packed you can always stay at chilao.....la mountains in summer arnt that great..why not spend another hour ortwo and drive up north...kern river...visalia.....bishop......you will enjoy your nights a lot more and it really ...
by friendowl
Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: The Pub
Topic: great great movie
Replies: 0
Views: 90

great great movie

nothing really to do with mountain trailsmbut none the less 1 bad ass flick for allwho live in pasadena or seal beach your in luck...if not..still worth the trip.. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1127715/ after running upand down echo mt...i stopped by chance and was pleasntly surprised....3.00 tickets ...
by friendowl
Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 1:15 am and not a car or another person in sight.........
Replies: 3
Views: 128

1:15 am and not a car or another person in sight.........

never have i seen this before on baldy.i have the mountain to myself. im trying to fight it off but i am very tired...i dont even feel like hiking but something has led me here...thoughts of going to sleep all comfortable try and keep me out of the game but i refuse to give in... there is no wind, j...
by friendowl
Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Gear & Fitness
Topic: Where do YOU want a Cougarcam?
Replies: 18
Views: 387

Re: Where do YOU want a Cougarcam?

santa monica mountains...somewhere near the ringe dam

http://12feetunder.com/bin/59/3/spot.php

or barker dam in joshua tree

http://digital-desert.com/joshua-tree/barker-dam/
by friendowl
Sun May 31, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: midnight walk up baldy [beer]
Replies: 5
Views: 176

midnight walk up baldy [beer]

i get out at 10 from work..will be home by 1030 and at manker be 12 i need me some peace and quiet...and a few beers as i walk. any insomniacs/nightowls feel free to join...my lil bro and i look out for a malamute and an apocalypto looking guy.... weather looks good and im anxious to get on the road...
by friendowl
Thu May 28, 2009 1:58 pm
Forum: San Gabriels
Topic: 05/24/09 East Fork Zoo - Stupidity is Illegal
Replies: 10
Views: 256

Re: 05/24/09 East Fork Zoo - Stupidity is Illegal

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