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The Snowy, High San Gabriels
I woke up at Mt. Islip parking area, and found that the other two tents were still set up and the cowboy camper was still there. These were
Paths Less Taken
I describe hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains on April 30, 2024, slogging through a narrow, sandy canyon that turned out to be the wrong way to go,
Free Beer, Sand, and Lizards
This describes my first three days in the San Gabriels, from the initial climb from Soledad Canyon Road to Camp Glenwood. April 27, 2024; 14
An Oasis and a Fault
April 25, 2024; 3 miles In the morning I walked the short distance to the Oasis, the new hiker spot in Agua Dulce. Years ago, there was Hiker
Hiking the Sierra Pelona
I describe three days hiking the PCT in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, ending in Agua Dulce. April 22, 2024; 15 miles This was a relatively easy
A Character and a Climb
I woke up and headed for the breakfast building with Martha. All the northbound hikers had left before dawn except a couple who were staying
Across the Mountains and Through the Desert
Tehachapi Pass is considered to be the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Therefore, beyond this pass I was hiking in a short
Downhill to Tehachapi
Wednesday, April 17; 18 miles I awoke at the usual 6 AM because that is when it gets bright enough that I no longer need a head lamp. This was
Out of the Snow, Into the Windmills
Monday, April 15; 12 miles I woke up after 6 AM. It was already light, so I was able to get my contact lenses on, get dressed, and stuff may
Snow Day!
Yesterday, Saturday April 13 was forecast to be rainy. While I could see clouds and precipitation in the distance, mostly to the west, at my