EISPIRATEN

Just saw your photo. Quite a Majestic Mountain all covered in snow. I have still never been here yet and I enjoy taking pictures and sharing my adventures (usually on Facebook) so I can certainly appreciate what you have shared here. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a lovely safe time. Post more ph...

I appreciate your sharing that information. As morbid as the news is. When most of us think of heading to the hills because its the most life giving: green vegetation, flowing water, natural setting w/out human interference, its a sad reminder that not everyone uses an "escape" the same wa...

Good question! I was thinking the same thing...although I am leaning on Joshua Tree National Park. Mountains... Draw backs: trees, mountains obstruct views weather? cloudy/very cold over night (be sure to check weather before you go) Good things: Fabulous weather during day. More shade options and h...

Sturtevant Camp (historic camp) just North of Sierra Madre in "Big Santa Anita" hiking area. Minimum of 2 people. Hike in 4 3/4 miles to the camp site. up to 50 guests in bunk style cabins primarily. To find out more ask "Adams Pack Station" via Facebook if you have it. The Frien...

Thanks Hiking Jim for the article post and the info about a Personal Locator beacon. I googled out of curiosity to see what they cost and what they look like. It seems you can get them at REI or other online stores and the prices vary depending on what you are looking for in type/style but not too h...

Hmmm, I don't know, that house looks like it was impaled. I wonder how the house can grow with the tree trunks as they widen...probably will ruin house roof and floor right? I have seen some incredible high up tree houses that are rentals in other states. The idea is actually very cool indeed. But I...

ha ha ha...

Oh my, I hope those only fell out of someone's pack...

Didn't expect that. Too funny.

I have seen those helium balloons around too. I suspect they likely "got away" from the owner and finally landed when the helium gave out.

Dude, I so wish my dad could hike with me. He's 86. He was 43 when I was born. I think its fantastic to hear about this guy and his "young" age! Hope to see him around staying in shape and enjoying life.

Thanks for sharing. That is funny.

They are a similar color and if they felt similar without too much noticeable height difference one probably wouldn't notice when in a hurry to put them on.

Hope you had a real nice hike.

I hiked there and saw the down log but not the bees on an earlier hike just prior to spring. So this must be a new thing. Thanks for the "heads up" about it.

I would likely call up some local ranger stations in the area close to where you want to go and ask if they have them to save yourself a trip out of the way. Another idea is purchasing online, but they don't offer the second car discount option here (usually been just $5 more for adding a second car...

:oops: ok, I guess climbing a tree wasn't the brightest thing to do...but I thought I might have a better chance in the tree I guess. Just was being honest about what went through my head. ;-) I didn't know what else to do at the time having never encountered one before or expected to see one that d...

Teejate, Your last comment regarding how you and the bear reacted to your discovering the bear was hilarious! I'm so grateful for this discussion forum. I learn a lot of neat things and enjoy sharing here too. I agree with everyone about the San Gabriel Bears as I too have had an encounter. I began ...

BTW: Here is a link to the official site so you can see theaters playing it for those interested. Looks like its in Hollywood and Huntington Beach only right now in our So Cal area, unless I missed seeing more. Link: http://thesummitfilm.com Also another movie the same company made based on another ...

Really? How interesting! I hadn't heard about this one and this is the type of movie I would really enjoy. There was a time when I would "eat up" all the true life documentary type films/stories on Netflix regarding hiking up Everest and then other true stories that I could get my hands on...

Originally posted by SoCal Wonderer on Facebook:


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Below was posted on Facebook by Adams' Pack Station: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Santa Anita Canyon Road - Chantry Flats Closed. The U.S Forest Service has shut down the Chantry Flats Recreation Area due to the Federal Furlough. It will remain closed until further notice and the gates leading ...

Oops, I'm sorry,

I meant to include the link at the bottom for you to find the status list. Somewhere on their might be a list of services. I just don't have the time presently to look it up.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/contingency-plans

This is all I know... Due to a lapse in funding, the U.S. federal government has shut down. During the shutdown, USA.gov will not be updated, but the website will be available. You can also get answers to government questions by calling 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), 8 AM - 8 PM (Eastern Time), Mo...

I remember watching that movie, "Into the Wild" and thinking how tragic the ending of his life was. I think they might have come to that conclusion in the movie -with regard to that plant. For anyone who wants to see it, I noticed its on Netflix instant play right now. Sometimes things lik...

Interesting story... 10 days missing. I wonder who reported her lost? A relative, a boyfriend, a caregiver? No one goes to the forest to "clear your head" without taking proper camping gear, food, water, and clothing etc. Sounds like a desperate situation (fleeing abuse?) or more likely po...

From what I could find out for you, "There is a gate at the entrance to the park open “from dawn to dusk.” It was posted at this link online: http://www.summitpost.org/bailey-canyon-park/238689 . Dawn to Dusk hours for California time table found here: http://www.gaisma.com/en/location/los-a .....

Mt. Baldy (Mt San Antonio) posted a photo on facebook of a heli getting water from reservoir #2 to put out the fire. Perhaps it was that one you mentioned. Thought I would share. So thankful we have them to help. https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/1617487/Screen Shot 201...

Boy the back side is really getting toasted eh?

With so many different back side fires we've had. Won't be much green back there to enjoy. Thanks for posting this for all hikers/back packers to take note.

Wow. Not again!

Thanks for your posts guys.

Thankfully this is supposed to be a cooler weekend. I pray the firefighters will get this under control and for their safety.

https://eispiraten.com/images-archived/gallery.myff.org/gallery/1608545/1.jpg This is the junction of where the sign would normally direct someone to know to head to the falls or to head to the pools toward Bear Creek or to head back up the return trip back to the parking lot at Switzer Falls. The ...

Hi Tracker,

This is all news to me. So, I'm curious, what is your side of the story with regard to this info shared? Inquiring minds want to know the ...other "other side."

What details were messed up/missing or exaggerated or under rated?

Respectfully,

Found a discrepancy in the article however: "At 47, Alt's square-cut build is starting to soften a little at the corners. Yet he still looks like a man born to wear the stiff cop's mustache that is his most prominent feature." Then we read: "Alt left the military in 1972, so dishearte...

Went to your link...it is a good read, but my goodness ...the stuff in that article. "potato head?" I'll spare the gruesome details for those who prefer not to read it. Yet the LEO said: every year "two or three DOZEN" bodies???? Is it horror movie night or something? Pinch me......