EisPiraten Hike - April 28

Post by **Sean** » Fri Mar 23, 2018 2:53 pm

My schedule for April is busy, but I'd like to get in another EisPiraten group hike if possible. Is anyone else free on Sunday, April 15? Saturday the 28th is also possible. Let me know which day you prefer. I could lead moderate scrambles through Lower Dark Canyon or Rubio Canyon East Fork. If you prefer something else, let me know.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:49 am

APRIL 15th is fine with me.

I prefer something else. I will post my idea later

Post by **JeffH** » Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:42 pm

I'm limited to Saturdays now through the summer so 28th works for me.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 10:38 am

28th is fine with me so far lol

Post by **Uncle Rico** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:20 pm

I'll try to make it whichever date you select.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 8:38 am

Well, I can't make up my mind what I want to do so whatever you decide is cool!

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:32 am

I'd like to try and make one of these outings! Destination isn't particularly important to me, whatever others are up for. I work Sundays so I could only do a Saturday trip. My schedule is pretty unpredictable and I can't commit to anything, so don't try to work around me, I probably won't know until a couple days before if I can join in.

Post by **Sean** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 3:17 pm

So let's schedule this for April 28th. Maybe nobody wants to do a canyon scramble, since we did upper Eaton last time. The Cosmic Cafe is open again. Do you want to do something around Mt. Wilson and eat at the cafe afterward? Maybe Opid's Trail down to the West Fork, over to Valley Forge on the Gabrielino, up to Eaton Saddle on the Valley Forge Trail, then XC traverse Occidental Peak to Mt. Wilson. Or Red Box to Mt. Lawlor to Barley Flat. Or Mt. Wilson to East Fuji with Yale and Harvard on the return. What other suggestions do you have for a moderate hike of about ten miles with 3k gain?

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:35 pm

I've got it on the calendar and will do my best to keep the date open!

No preferences on the route as I haven't spent much time in that area so am not worried about repeats. Something involving food does sound pretty deluxe though...

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 6:01 am

I haven't been to Occidental or East Fuji, so whatever you decide is fine.

Post by **JeffH** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:05 pm

Do they serve beer at the cafe?

Post by **Sean** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:15 pm

JeffH wrote:Do they serve beer at the cafe?

No. I can bring some though.

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:53 pm

I'll bring the ham.

Post by **JeffH** » Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:45 pm

Sean wrote: No. I can bring some though.

Ha- it’s usually too heavy for me to carry. I do like to bring some 12 year old scotch when I go backpacking.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:50 am

Should I bring my "special" brownies? lol

Post by **JeffH** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:44 pm

If we finish earlier than last time it's an opportunity to zoom down the hill for the S Pas eclectic music festival. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is appearing, guaranteed good time for all.

Post by **Uncle Rico** » Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:24 pm

Girl Hiker wrote: Should I bring my "special" brownies? lol

Well Sean did say he wanted to visit the Cosmic Cafe. ?

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:37 am

Special brownies and the eclectic music festival. Hmmmmm?

Post by **Sean** » Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:35 pm

Okay, let's plan on meeting at Eaton Saddle on the 28th at 7am. We'll shuttle up to the Kenyon Devore TH, but head up to Occidental Peak first, then traverse down to Eaton Saddle. From there we'll walk down to Valley Forge, go east on the Gabrielino, and start back up on Kenyon Devore. If people are game, we can also try to hit Peaks 4583 and 5173. Then we'll have drinks and whatever at the Cosmic Cafe. Sound good? It's about ten miles with 2500' gain--3000' if we get to the unnamed peaks. There is some class 2 scrambling on Occidental.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:43 pm

sounds fun and interesting

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:36 pm

Sounds like a plan to me, now we just need more people to sign up!

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:00 am

maybe I will invite some of my peeps

Post by **JeffH** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:15 pm

I like it. Eaton Saddle is where we met last time?

Post by **Sean** » Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:29 pm

JeffH wrote:I like it. Eaton Saddle is where we met last time?

Exactly.

Post by **Sean** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:26 pm

Final reminder about the hike tomorrow. We are meeting at Eaton Saddle at 7am. If you haven't already RSVP'd, please let me know if you plan to come--and what kind of beer you like!

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:40 pm

I'd like a headcount too, I was planning on bringing some morning treats!

I'll be in the busted-ass green Subaru and have a blue pack.

As for beer, warm weather calls for something on the lighter end of the spectrum, beyond that I'm not going to be picky!

Post by **Sean** » Fri Apr 27, 2018 7:39 pm

Right now I have four, plus one maybe.

headsizeburrito · Post by **headsizeburrito** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:17 am

About to head out the door and maybe it's too late, but just remembered something.

Sean, Dima told me you had a new run of EisPiraten stickers or cards or something. If you can bring me some I'll spread them around a bit.

Post by **Sean** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:19 am

I'm bringing a bunch.

Post by **Sean** » Sat Apr 28, 2018 6:00 am

We might be a little late.