Mt Bliss, AirWest 706 and Fish Canyon

[Sean]

...the canyon is now unrecognizable...

I prefer my canyons "unrecognizable" actually. Makes it more of a challenge.

[Pappa_Snowflake]

55 Year anniversary of this tragedy was this past weekend. I’m new to the San Gabriel Mountains other than some light exploration on the anniversary weekend and a trail hike 20 years ago nearby. I’m pretty versed in exploring air mishaps from the military especially all over Nevada. I live in Orange County and I would love to connect and explore air wrecks with anyone especially Dima and his crew. I would love to get into the DC9 area. I didn’t descend because of rope gear. I’m 51 YO still active Former Marine and I have a lot to offer. Since I am new here I can not yet send PM’s but I hope to hear from anyone of interest and especially Dima.

[dima]

Hi. The sites are above all the falls, so you don't need ropes. However, I originally did all this shortly after the Fish fire, and the brush thus wasn't a problem. Today some years have passed, and it's all probably a heavy bushwhack. If you want to try it, start with the tail. It's large enough to have been easily seen in the aerial imagery last I looked.

[Pappa_Snowflake]

Thanks Dima. I appreciate your rapid response. I’m getting a bit buried with my research but I’ve got some areas to explore. Wouldn’t mind a private conversation with you sometime to see what I know about that you may have interest in.