This winter is bringing some good snow opportunities. So when another storm dropped a nice layer of snow on the local mountains Kevin and I did not hesitate to head out again. This time the focus was on camping in snow. I had never done it before and Kevin also has limited experience in it.Continue reading “Snow Camping – San Bernardino Mountains”
Snowshoeing San Jacinto
A few days of heavy precipitation were forecast in our area, that meant lots of fresh snow in the higher mountains around here. Kevin suggested we head out to higher elevations for some snow fun the day after the biggest storm moved through. We settled on San Jacinto because of the big 3 (Baldy, Jacinto, Gorgonio) it is probably the easiest and most likely to find a route that would avoid avalanche potential.Continue reading “Snowshoeing San Jacinto”
Mts Diablo and Tamalpias
Every time I flew into San Francisco, there were two mountains to the north of the airport that were annoying. Mt Diablo rises across the bay to the north andContinue reading “Mts Diablo and Tamalpias”
San Onofre Ridge, January 2019
A tradition developed over a few years dictates that the hiking team kick off the new year with a punishing hike over San Onofre Ridge. Continue reading “San Onofre Ridge, January 2019”
Viadukt Wanderweg, Altenbeken, Germany
For our visit to Germany my niece and I had planned to attempt a 100 km ( ~62 miles) continuous walk. Unfortunately illness interfered with our plans. By the time both of us where in shape again for such an attempt we were out of time. So we settled on a simple day hike. Continue reading “Viadukt Wanderweg, Altenbeken, Germany”
Thimble, White and Bonny scrambles
I am working on my Peakbagger SD County 100 list. Jack was looking for a workout. We got together Monday 17 Dec in Ramona and drove to Ranchita. Continue reading “Thimble, White and Bonny scrambles”
San Onofre Ridge
On Sunday 9 December I met up with Klaus, Carlos, Gaby, and Cheri in Oceanside. Everyone piled into my truck and we drove to my office at the School of Infantry.Continue reading “San Onofre Ridge”
Heart Bar and Mineral Mountains
Heart Bar Peak is an obscure peak south of Big Bear Lake. The peak was named for the Heart Bar Ranch that thrived there in the 1880’s.Continue reading “Heart Bar and Mineral Mountains”
Monte Cristo Loop, Angeles NF
Expanding our horizon a little over the San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains we ventured into the San Gabriel mountains for this one. These mountains are pretty busy, particularly the roads with motorcycles and sports cars. Generally one can find some “solitude” off the trail and further from the trail heads, but forest roads, peaks full of antennae and big power lines are a common sight in these mountains. This hike is named for the Monte Cristo Mine it loops around.Continue reading “Monte Cristo Loop, Angeles NF”
Water Hike
Uwe and Kevin have planned a hike for record speed up San Jacinto via the Skyline Trail. (9 miles 8,400 ft vertical gain). Kevin’s trying to break 4 hours and Uwe 5 hours.Continue reading “Water Hike”