SGMDF Official Winter Party Thing

Post by **Taco** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:40 pm

YO

Anyone interested in taking part in an OFFICIAL EXTREME SGMDF gathering?

Basically going to be a couple days after heavy snow, when we've got a few clear days forecasted. Meeting up atop Baldy. My plan is to bring and make sushi (Unagi, Sake, Toro, etc, cooking rice up there most likely) and plenty of beer. I plan on getting to the top early, before the sun is up or so. Hope to be able to make shelters out of snow, etc etc.

That's the basics of it. Who's in?

(I would put this in P&P but I want more folks to see it)

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:51 pm

When are you thinking about going?

Post by **Taco** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:57 pm

A couple of days after we get some serious snowfall. Once the roads are open, and we have a few clear days forecasted.

I'd set a date but nature doesn't abide by the numbers. 8)

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:59 pm

Gotcha. I'm potentially interested, but I sprained my left knee around Thanksgiving and can't go for a while. If it snows soon, you guys have a good time.

Post by **Taco** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:01 pm

No worries!

The plan is to get up there real damn early in the morning myself, with or without anyone else.

My left knee is bad from the car crash, and my right knee always gives me crap from hurting it during rock climbing a few times. I am slow and will be carrying what will probably amount to "a great" amount of weight. Gonna be a relaxing day up there.

Igloos and beer. 8)

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:04 pm

I've got the sake (not salmon, the kind you drink).

Post by **Taco** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:12 pm

I'm all out so that'll do great!

I'm tight on cash so I'll probably bring Korean beer.

Funyan005 · Post by **Funyan005** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 2:14 pm

I'll bring up some Tequila. Tehe

Post by **Taco** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 5:16 pm

That works as well!

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 6:51 pm

Is this an overnight?

Sounds like fun. I could bring Negra Modelo and real food.

glamisking · Post by **glamisking** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:20 pm

Sounds like fun. I know the snow hasn't started falling yet but do you have a route in mind? I think a overnighter would be awesome. I will bring the Hefeweizen and some oragnes.

Post by **HikeUp** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:28 pm

simonov wrote:I could bring ... real food.

LOL. Not a fan of sushi?

CERBADEATH · Post by **CERBADEATH** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:54 pm

Ill join in if it ends up on a weekend.

Post by **Taco** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:22 am

Probably on a weekend, since that works for most folks.

The route is left up to whatever anyone wants. I'll be hauling a load, maybe more than one, so Ski hut to some part of the Bowl will be mine. Basically a beeline once I hit clear terrain, like the bottom of the bowl.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:45 am

HikeUp wrote:
simonov wrote:I could bring ... real food.
LOL. Not a fan of sushi?

Oh, I like sushi all right, but not while climbing. Urgh.

406 · Post by **406** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 8:09 am

sounds fun.

Post by **Taco** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:08 pm

simonov wrote:
HikeUp wrote:
simonov wrote:I could bring ... real food.
LOL. Not a fan of sushi?
Oh, I like sushi all right, but not while climbing. Urgh.

Ditto. That is why I'm not climbing at the same time.

Up to the top, set up, amke sushi and do nothing for extended periods of time.

simonov · Post by **simonov** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 5:36 pm

I don't drink and drive, ever, so I'd like to combine this with spending the night down in the village (something I've been thinking about doing for a while anyway). To the motels and things get pretty full in the winter?

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:48 pm

Don't know how full the lodges at Manker or in Baldy Village get.

You could also stay at a Sierra Club facility. You could stay at the San Antonio Ski Hut if it's an open weekend (pretty rustic) or at Harwood Lodge, again if it's an open weekend (i.e. with no reservation by a group).

Post by **Taco** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:39 pm

Good ideas.

CERBADEATH · Post by **CERBADEATH** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 12:24 am

spicy albacore? how early you plan to head up taco?

Post by **Taco** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 1:08 am

Spicy tuna sounds incredibly badass. I have a Japanese store right near my place in West Covina, so I will see if they have any.

I plan on getting to the summit very early, perhaps before dawn, or just early in the day. I just want a bunch of time to setup. I plan on making shelters with the snow in addition to using a tent/tents.

EnFuego · Post by **EnFuego** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:44 am

Sushi on Baldy??? After a major snow storm??? Heck Yeah - count me in.

I'm new to this board, but would love to meet some of the players here. A group sushi party on Baldy sounds crazy, which is right up my alley.

As long as it is not this Sunday, I'm definately in.

Taco - if you can somehow get a signup list going with names and what other people might bring, I'll be sure to contribute something. If the food list is full, I'll bring a couple of my favorite Geisha's.

~EnFuego

Post by **Taco** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:28 pm

Sounds like an idea.

I'm tight on cash, so I will only be bringing enough for myself plus a little bit extra. This is all really just supposed to be a fun social gathering, relaxing, up on top of Baldy in the snow during clear weather.

If it's clear this weekend... say.... Sunday?

EnFuego · Post by **EnFuego** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:38 pm

TacoDelRio wrote:Sounds like an idea.

Do you mind if they're inflatable?

TacoDelRio wrote:I'm tight on cash, so I will only be bringing enough for myself plus a little bit extra. This is all really just supposed to be a fun social gathering, relaxing, up on top of Baldy in the snow during clear weather.

If you focus on cooking enough rice for a few people (atleast me

), I can bring extra feesh. This might help to eliminate so many cook pots for the rice.

TacoDelRio wrote:If it's clear this weekend... say.... Sunday?

This Sunday is the only day I cannot make it. Saturday is OK and next weekend is OK. If you do plan to go up this Sunday . . . . . DAMN! Wish I could make it - have fun.

Post by **Taco** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:40 pm

Maybe saturday. Anyone else in? Fritz?

Gonna be fun with the rice! Dunno how much to bring... might cook/steam it down hear and reheat it up there if it doesn't ruin it.

Post by **Hikin_Jim** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:53 pm

Sprained knee precludes my doing anything this soon.

hvydrt · Post by **hvydrt** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:55 pm

I dont eat sushi, but would like to join. When is this extravaganza taking place?????

EnFuego · Post by **EnFuego** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 12:55 pm

TacoDelRio wrote:Gonna be fun with the rice! Dunno how much to bring... might cook/steam it down hear and reheat it up there if it doesn't ruin it.

Most sushi rice is precooked and served at room temp anyways. Sometimes even on the colder side. I would suggest cooking at home, placing all cooked rice in aluminum foil, place in pot and then reheat just a little on Baldy. Just make sure you make sticky rice. Check the web for directions. Or we could jsut all eat sashimi, over jellyfish salad.

DamOTclese wrote:
TacoDelRio wrote:Anyone interested in taking part in an OFFICIAL EXTREME SGMDF gathering?
It would take me like 12 hours to bicycle from Azusa, alas.

Rideshare - we can use the extra man.

Post by **Taco** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:26 pm

I might have one seat open in my car.

I plan on doing this when the roads are safe for all cars to go on. I don't have a vehicle fit for safe travel on really icy/snowy roads anymore.

I cook rice for sushi sometimes. I've got a Japanese store near my place. Kinda a Japanese-o-holic myself.

I'm an Asian-washed Whiteboy.