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Post by **Sean** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:01 pm

This is Bear Canyon. Grand Canyon would be the one over the ridge to the left. Not in the picture.

GlideLA wrote: ↑

Is this trail on the left one of yours?

And that's the Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mtn. Then the Middle Merrill extending up the ridge above Echo.

GlideLA · Post by **GlideLA** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:29 pm

Sean wrote: ↑In the video, between 5:45-6:00 minutes you are heading straight for the ridge between Panorama Point (upper left) and the West Fuji plateau (lower right). The upper Lone Tree Trail used to go up that Ridge. Now it's an old firebreak with a use path and portions of the old trail still intact. And if you look closely you can see the lower trail, which is maintained, descending West Fuji from the rock outcropping in the middle of the plateau and contouring around the west slope.

Unfortunately, I deleted my best wing shots of that location but I did find this one which I hope is of some value. Click for full res.

GlideLA · Post by **GlideLA** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:35 pm

Sean wrote: ↑This is Bear Canyon. Grand Canyon would be the one over the ridge to the left. Not in the picture....
....And that's the Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mtn. Then the Middle Merrill extending up the ridge above Echo.

Thanks for the correction. Lots to learn about local trails and terrain. I'm glad to know there is this interest and activity as well as volunteerism. If I can combat this persistent sinusitis maybe I'd like to start walking again then use Signal Hill which is a few miles from our house to start developing my legs once again. It would probably benefit my flying activity too.

RichardK · Post by **RichardK** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:39 am

The video at this web site is worth a look.

http://la.curbed.com/2017/1/18/14312982 ... zing-video

Post by **JeffH** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:27 pm

Thanks for sharing this. I like those early mornings above the clouds.

Post by **Sean** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 4:30 pm

Here is a short video of Dima and I dealing with a scree chute in Punchbowl Canyon. This gully is directly below the C-46 tail section. Parts of the plane wreck slid down this steep slope into the stream. Some large pieces remain half-buried in the rocks. One of these parts appears in the video. We think it might be a propeller blade, but are not certain.

Post by **Sean** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:51 am

Kevin Nealon hikes with Owen Wilson in Solstice Canyon...

Post by **Sean** » Fri May 18, 2018 3:36 pm

Check out the first episode of SNACK BREAKDOWN. Willie and I hike around Gender Gap and discuss the most important social issue of our time. Then we take a break and try a new snack.

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Fri May 18, 2018 9:21 pm

Looks like you guys had fun, what a jump!

Post by **dima** » Fri May 18, 2018 11:29 pm

Wow! Are you going for an Oscar or a Nobel? And what's with the wall?

Post by **Sean** » Sat May 19, 2018 5:12 am

dima wrote:Wow! Are you going for an Oscar or a Nobel?

Both.

And what's with the wall?

We figured it was some sort of flood control dam that failed. It only covered half the gully.

Post by **JeffH** » Sat May 19, 2018 9:47 am

Random thoughts while watching....
I really like Willie's rolling technique to avoid the yucca.
The wall was probably built just to distract men from rushing through the gender gap, knowing they would likely stop to ponder and then climb.
7-11 might just be the best place to get snacks that look disgusting. You look disappointed that it was actually pretty good.
Outstanding leap by Willie!

I can't wait for the next episode.

Post by **Sean** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:32 am

There was an accident yesterday on the Angeles Crest Highway near Dawson Saddle. It prevented us from reaching the Blue Ridge, but I got some footage of the rescue helicopter taking off from the road.

Post by **Sean** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:58 am

Recently the Restoration Legacy Crew cleared the road through Mueller Tunnel. A couple of the larger boulders needed special treatment in order to remove. I created a two-part video documenting our efforts. Check it out!

Post by **JeffH** » Sat Jul 07, 2018 6:31 am

That's a great project - road looks so much better now!
I had to watch the entire second video just to see the music credit for the "Twilight Zone" interpretation.

Post by **Sean** » Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:16 am

Here is a video I made of Willie in Santa Paula Canyon. He does some cliff jumping, and we ride the waterslide too.

Post by **Sean** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:46 pm

Willie and I took a hike in the Verdugo Mountains and tasted some new snacks.

Post by **Sean** » Wed Nov 07, 2018 6:27 am

Jeremiah (stonehillnews) is featured in a new web commercial for Chevrolet. The production took place back in August, and I was allowed to shoot behind-the-scenes video. You might find it interesting, because it contains a tour of the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team's headquarters and footage of rappelling action at the Garden of the Gods in Chatsworth. Also, Jeremiah and I provide commentary throughout.

Post by **tekewin** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 3:56 pm

Has the commercial aired yet? It would be cool to see the final result.

Post by **Sean** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:52 pm

tekewin wrote: Has the commercial aired yet? It would be cool to see the final result.

Yep.

Post by **JeffH** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 8:35 am

Sean wrote: Willie and I took a hike in the Verdugo Mountains and tasted some new snacks.

.......

When talking about selfie sticks, how do you define fanny pack? I have a belted water bottle carrier that I got at a New Balance store, I have used it while hiking the Wilderness Park loop. Does that make me less of a macho man? Hmm, another great life question to ponder.

Post by **Sean** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 10:30 am

JeffH wrote:When talking about selfie sticks, how do you define fanny pack? I have a belted water bottle carrier...

I accept the popular definition at Wikipedia. Basically a zippered pouch strapped around the waist and used for carrying personal items. Carrying things on your belt is different. A lot of guys do that, including cops, soldiers, construction workers, hunters, and Batman. I think the issue with the fanny pack is that it's used similarly to a purse, which is traditionally seen as feminine. I'm not entirely sure what the issue is with the selfie stick, but it too doesn't seem manly. It might have something to do with women wanting to get more of their torso (breasts) in the shot than a man needs. A man can just stick his arm out and be happy with the result.

Post by **JeffH** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 11:09 am

We are pretty simple creatures.

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:17 am

A timelaspe I took off Mt. Mooney Rd. Music made by yours truly.

Post by **Sean** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 2:48 pm

Neat clouds. Is that looking westish at sunset?

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 3:05 pm

Sean wrote:Neat clouds. Is that looking westish at sunset?

It's looking East at sunrise

Post by **Sean** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:35 pm

See Bob hiking up the trail.
Hear Bob naming ev'ry plant.
Go, Bob, go sit on the bench.
How you must be very spent!

Post by **HikeUp** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 7:12 pm

Sean wrote: ↑See Bob hiking up the trail.
Hear Bob naming ev'ry plant.
Go, Bob, go sit on the bench.
How you must be very spent!

When does he destroy the bench?

David R · Post by **David R** » Wed Feb 08, 2023 10:47 am

All these benches are triggering me, I just threw a pen in the air for no reason.