Rico's Birthday Hike - May 14th

Post by **Sean** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:50 pm

Uncle Rico threw his football over Cucamonga Peak and now he wants to retrieve it. Come help him find it among the rocks and trees on May 14th. We'll start from the Middle Fork Lytle Creek trailhead and search all the way up to Icehouse Saddle. Start time TBD (probably 7 or 8 am). Let us know if you're planning to join the party.

Post by **Uncle Rico** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:18 pm

That sounds pretty cool.

I'll show up for that.

Maybe we go to Claremont Craft Ales after and HikeUp (aka Likes Beer) makes an appearance..

Post by **HikeUp** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:46 pm

I wish I could. Already have commitments for that day. I'd also recommend The Back Abbey in Claremont for beers and grub.

https://www.thebackabbey.com/

Post by **JeffH** » Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:17 pm

I'm in.
Back Abbey is a good place for a beer adventure, not many places to sit.
I could go for a Jacaranda Ale right now from CCA, have to bring your own food there.

Post by **JeffH** » Sat May 07, 2022 8:05 pm

Another grilled cheese day? Or do we come up with some other group snack?

Post by **Uncle Rico** » Mon May 09, 2022 7:29 pm

Yeah, let's fire up those grilled cheese sammies again. That was sick.

I can bring some adult beverages to make things interesting.

Post by **Sean** » Tue May 10, 2022 5:49 am

JeffH wrote: ↑Another grilled cheese day? Or do we come up with some other group snack?

What's better than grilled cheese?

Uh....MORE grilled cheese.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Tue May 10, 2022 10:08 am

I want to go but Sean says I am slow. lmao!
I remember a time when I kicked his butt on the trails.
Anyways, I was thinking that I could meet you guys at Ice House Saddle to give you all a bigger incentive to make it to the top and I will bring some tasty snacks as a reward. But If I do, I will start from Ice House trailhead.
I'll keep you posted.

Post by **JeffH** » Tue May 10, 2022 8:11 pm

It's a lot easier to park at Middle Fork than Icehouse... At that time of day you might be walking from Baldy Lodge which will also be the same mileage.
(and we already voted on the grilled cheese)

jfr · Post by **jfr** » Wed May 11, 2022 3:43 pm

I should be able to make it. And I have a big daypack so I can act as a mule to carry supplies. What should I bring beyond my own gear?

(I'm still kicking myself for missing the last forum hike. I was on a month-long road trip so missed the original invitation thread, but I was back in time for the event, had I known about it. Maybe I should install that tapatalk app thing on my phone one of these days.)

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Wed May 11, 2022 7:13 pm

JeffH wrote: ↑It's a lot easier to park at Middle Fork than Icehouse... At that time of day you might be walking from Baldy Lodge which will also be the same mileage.
(and we already voted on the grilled cheese)

Yeah I know! Parking is riduliculous. I would have to get there at 530am. Then I would be waiting a long time for you guys at the saddle.
Sean and I actually hiked from Middle Fork to Cucamonga peak years ago. That was a long day. Of course this would be a shorter route.
We will see.

Post by **Uncle Rico** » Thu May 12, 2022 6:56 am

I should be able to make it.

Hells yeah jfr!

We will see.

Come on Girl Hiker. Live dangerously. And think about Jeff's grilled cheese sammies.

I guess the start time is 7 a.m. now fyi.

Post by **Sean** » Thu May 12, 2022 9:46 am

jfr wrote: ↑I should be able to make it.

Awesome. Yeah, be at the trailhead around 7am. Or PM me if you want to carpool. I'm coming from Los Angeles via the 10 to 605 to 210 to 15. I drive an old blue Honda Pilot.

Post by **JeffH** » Fri May 13, 2022 7:28 pm

Answering my own question from an earlier post.

Post by **HikeUp** » Sat May 14, 2022 1:30 pm

Remember...Pictures or it didn't happen!!! Or maybe something happened that you don't want to share and then no pictures is okay.

Girl Hiker · Post by **Girl Hiker** » Sat May 14, 2022 6:41 pm

Oh, there will definitely be pictures.
Stay tuned.