Excellent photo essay -- thanks! I had a similar experience on the summit of Colorado's Mt. Harvard a few years back when my camera started to buzz loudly...
I'm planning to head out to Death Valley for five days to do some peak bagging. Evan R. is going to meet me out there. If anybody else is interested in joining...
Hi Bob, My wife, brother and I are heading to Death Valley at the end of March. Please post a trip report to the list serve after you get back, it might help...
Also, if you have any preliminary suggestions it would be helpful (We haven't really started planning what we're going to do when we're out there.) Paul...
I'll miss you guys by a few days - I'm going to give Dry Mountain a try on the 24th of March unless the weather is really bad. I have a feeling the flowers...
Gaithersburg, MD, eh? Montgomery Village checking in here. Would anyone care to comment on the merits of the DPS Road and Peak Guide versus the book by Andy...
I've never been to DV myself, but my first look was to grab the DPS list: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/dps/dpslist.htm#Section2 From there, I'm looking at...
The DPS Guide has more detailed information and route maps than the Zdon book, but the Zdon book has tons more mountains in it. I use both. These are peaks in...
Kathy and Bob, Thanks much for the info, it looks like the DPS guide is a great resource, I'm placing an order for one today. Once I've had a chance to do...
Boy, the more I look into it, the more 4-5 days seems like a pittance. Kinda sad it's such a freakin' long way from San Jose - I could spend dozens of weekends...
Bob, you can still see a decent amount in 4-5 days. I spent three days there two winters ago and ventured all over the place. Try to always fill up on gas, no...
I just went on a great 4WD drive-camp trip in DV NP. The guys I was with weren't much into hiking, but we camped in some great spots with lots of nearby...
Last time I was in DV there was no gas available at Scotties Castle, so if you head up that way you might need to fill up first at either Stovepipe Wells or...
Yeah, might be interesting. I'm enjoyng 70F weather here in San Jose at the moment, but cringing as I look at the weather report for Death Valley area. Doing...
Then get gas at Kirkwood, Bridgeport or Lee Vining. LOL! I'm about to hit the road for a 3000 mile road trip, so I'm also excited about the gas prices, but not...
Y'all probably know this, but just in case ... if you're en route to DV heading south on 395, the best gas price around is at the Indian casino gas station at...
Hi, I have been hiking for over 20 years and I am ready to try something new. I am very interested in trying Scrambling. I know how to read a map and...
I'm in the same boat as as you Jay and if it's okay, would like to be included in your group. I've done a lot of hiking and done some non-technical peaks but...
Well, since it seems to be quiet on here tonight I'll chime in. While there are some skills that you need to hone to be more comfortable on Class 3, its not...
I strongly agree with Eric. By the sounds of it (lots of hiking, orienteering) you have the basics to go out and do it already. I'll also recommend RJ Secor's...
Thank you for the informaton I really appreciat it. I am going to check out he mentioned books. I think I will just start slow, maybe try to get into some...
The Mountaineers Route on Whitney is non-trivial, and can be dangerous in winter/spring. Several folks died there in the last few years, so I'm not surprised...
I second Bob's recommendatrion on the Mountaineer's route; which is by the way, class III (and very exposed at that), not class II. I kinda came at scrambling...
Are there any companies or organizations that offer hands-on clinics that will teach mountaineering skills on actual mountains? Thanks, Parisa ... From: "Bob...
If you're looking to move up to class 2 from trail hiking, you really don't need much in the way of skills other than some common sense and the ability to read...
Jay, I know that your asking about class 2's, but you might want to look into Strawberry Peak, which is local here off of hwy 2 in the Angeles NF. It's not...
Alpine Skills International periodically offers a one-day "scrambling" class that might be of interest: http://www.alpineskills.com/ John _____ From:...
Great suggestions and if either of you are visiting Vegas I would be happy to spend some time and help show you a few things in our local mtns. as well as some...
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