Cross-posting TR from backpackinglight.com re: SA ridge
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 5:29 pm
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Hiker commences on a long route from Baldy Village to Heaton(via SA Ridge) to Baldy Village. Departs from plan at Gunsight Notch(now with no water) to descend to Widman Ranch. Makes it back to car in under 24 hours without serious injury.
I thought he did a good job of maintaining calm after failing(three times no less) to overcome an obstacle he had planned on getting past....and of course, classic "I shook Mr.Widman's hand goodbye understanding that if I set foot on his property again I'd be arrested"
Hiker commences on a long route from Baldy Village to Heaton(via SA Ridge) to Baldy Village. Departs from plan at Gunsight Notch(now with no water) to descend to Widman Ranch. Makes it back to car in under 24 hours without serious injury.
I thought he did a good job of maintaining calm after failing(three times no less) to overcome an obstacle he had planned on getting past....and of course, classic "I shook Mr.Widman's hand goodbye understanding that if I set foot on his property again I'd be arrested"