INTROS - New members, introduce yourself here!

GoalHiking · Post by **GoalHiking** » Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:48 pm

I joined recently. I've gone on a few hikes with Girl Hiker and I run a couple of Meetup groups one of which is, unsurprisingly, Goal Hiking Biking and Climbing.

I'm looking for people to do day hikes of Desert Peaks Section peaks at a moderate pace. I'm comfortable with Class 2 and 3. For Class 4 I'd probably want a belay. I've done top rope and followed multipitch trad, but only up to about 5.6. I have a somewhat flexible schedule so I can be available during the week unless something is pressing.

Please DM if interested.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:10 pm

Welcome to the forum. Hope to hike with you again soon.

TheFull460 · Post by **TheFull460** » Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:23 pm

Hi Y'all. I'm John "JB" Borton. Been a Sierra Nerd (tm) for 40 years. Spent most of my years as a Silicon Valley Engineer, but did live in La Jolla for a while and while there did a lot of hiking/exploring/climbing/hang gliding in the SoCal area.

Joined the group upon the invite of member 'Taco', who I randomly ran into just now when he stopped in the deli I as ate. Taco is on one of his (apparently) common adventures. As I type he's headed up the back gravel roads to the top of Mt Patterson (the highest peak in the Sweetwater range ... near Tahoe). I was literally sitting in the deli on the computer planning a fun 16 month human powered adventure when he entered. After introducing myself he was incredibly generous with his time helping to educate me on bike packing challenges. I would have paid for his lunch as cheap tuition, but by the time I met him it was too late.

THANKS Ryan.

Post by **Sean** » Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:00 pm

TheFull460 wrote: Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:23 pmHi Y'all. I'm John "JB" Borton.

Hi, JB, welcome to the forum. I look forward to hearing about your adventures.

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Thu Oct 30, 2025 7:24 pm

TheFull460 wrote: Thu Oct 30, 2025 12:23 pm Hi Y'all. I'm John "JB" Borton. Been a Sierra Nerd (tm) for 40 years.

okay, this is epic! welcome to the forum!!

abigailw · Post by **abigailw** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:21 am

Hi everyone, I'm a new member. Unlike a lot of you, I did not grow up interested in the outdoors. For most of my life I lived in Boston and New York and swore that I would never sleep anywhere other than my cozy bed. I wound up moving to Colorado about five years ago, tried my hand at backpacking, and, to my great surprise, fell in love with it. Grad school took me to LA two years ago and I have been trying to get the lay of the land (while appreciating the temperate climate!). I mostly trail run these days but have been itching to get into bike-packing. Anyway, I'm still very much a noob but excited to learn from the more experienced hikers here.

Post by **Sean** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 4:22 am

abigailw wrote: Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:21 am Hi everyone, I'm a new member... I mostly trail run these days but have been itching to get into bike-packing.

Welcome to the forum! You'll find some awesome bikepacking reports here from Taco and Dima.

mikeywally · Post by **mikeywally** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 3:13 pm

abigailw wrote: Sat Nov 08, 2025 2:21 am I mostly trail run these days but have been itching to get into bike-packing.

https://caltopo.com/m/0S8M2UN <- some of my favorite running loops

Post by **dima** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 7:15 pm

Welcome! This is a good town for trail running and bike packing and whatnot. Mikeywally: I like your running loops.

abigailw · Post by **abigailw** » Sat Nov 08, 2025 11:30 pm

mikeywally wrote: Sat Nov 08, 2025 3:13 pm https://caltopo.com/m/0S8M2UN <- some of my favorite running loops

oh hell yeah!! thank you

Paramor · Post by **Paramor** » Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:23 pm

I've been hanging out on the forum for a while to check the condition reports (thanks for the info on the state of the trails after the recent rains), so I've finally decided to open an account. My username is Paramor. I spend most of my free time in the San Gabriels. I prefer remote off-piste areas and less popular peaks, although I don't mind a classic loop when I don't have much time. I'm currently revamping my setup to go lighter this season, as my age is starting to take its toll on my knees on steep descents! Anyway, I look forward to seeing you on the trails or sharing a trip report with you soon.

Nate U · Post by **Nate U** » Tue Dec 23, 2025 5:11 am

Paramor wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:23 pm I've been hanging out on the forum for a while to check the condition reports (thanks for the info on the state of the trails after the recent rains), so I've finally decided to open an account.

Paramor sounds like you are in the right place! Looking forward to reading your trip reports.

N8K

Matthew · Post by **Matthew** » Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:29 am

Paramor wrote: Mon Dec 22, 2025 11:23 pm I've been hanging out on the forum for a while to check the condition reports (thanks for the info on the state of the trails after the recent rains), so I've finally decided to open an account. My username is Paramor. I spend most of my free time in the San Gabriels. I prefer remote off-piste areas and less popular peaks, although I don't mind a classic loop when I don't have much time. I'm currently revamping my setup to go lighter this season, as my age is starting to take its toll on my knees on steep descents! Anyway, I look forward to seeing you on the trails or sharing a trip report with you soon.

Welcome welcome to the forum! I too have been making the slow transition to lighter gear, especially for backpacking. Excited to read your reports!