I hiked Mt. Waterman from Three Points this Sunday via an excellent xcountry route. I stuck to the ridge from the beginning of the trail. This route has a use...
I've hiked a similar route, as well as most of the trails in that area several times. Yes, Mt. Waterman is an overlooked and more than worthy local So Cal...
I'm lazy when it comes to my local hikes and rarely take pictures. Twin Peaks is one of my favorite hikes but I've done it several times. An interesting...
Is anyone interested in hiking to Will Thrall Peak and/or Pallett Mountain from Burkhorn Flat this coming Sunday? Gain: 3400' total, 2400' out plus 1000' on...
Reminder from the Calendar of socalhikers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/socalhikers/cal Mt. San Jacinto, backpack,2day Saturday October 8, 2005 All Day (This...
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Maria, Nice to meet you this past wknd! It was fun and thanks again Kathy, for making it happen. I've got my pics up, too. ...
While Brent and I were on our trip through the Whitney area, there was a fallen hiker that passed away at about 1:00 pm below the switchbacks. Brian (my...
Darrell, Brian, and I had a nice adventure last weekend. My pictures are up on webshots: http://community.webshots.com/album/469191488VfuyOF Day 1, Thursday...
Good message Darrell... you know, I totally forgot to mention the high winds in my trip report that I just sent. At one point on the way up the back side of...
This report was sent to me from the Inyo SAR: On October 3, 2005 at approximately 12:30 pm the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received information that there...
I had a great time with everyone, last weekend at Rock Creek Lake. It was fun driving there and back with Theresa, Dale, and Maria, and it was fun hanging out...
Today we hiked a great loop hike. Started at Vincent Gap -- west of Wrightwood and hiked down the Manzanita trail toward Devils Punch Bowl. The trail was...
Here are two reports: the first from SAR and another from a hiker: On October 3, 2005 at approximately 12:30 pm the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received...
Brent, What was that snack Gel that you had on your belt? Seems I would likely do much better with a gel than eating food. The thought of eating a Cliff Bar...
Its funny that you mention it, cuz I was just going to write a note about eating on a hard day. The gel I use is a maltodextrin solution called Hammer Gel......
I was wondering when and if the magnitude of his luckiness would hit him. He also didn't have an axe or helmet. It does sound like Brian chose a safer spot...
Yep, yep, yep! I've switched to mostly using only Hammer products: Gel, HEED, and Perpetuem. (See my post a few days back about trail food). One of the cool...
Yes, it was nice meeting new people and old. Great pics Sooz. Really nice scenic view shots and sunset pics. That picture of that red neck cracked me up. ......
My brother just completed the Everest Challenge bicycle race two weekends ago using only Hammer products while riding: HEED, Perpetuem, Hammer Gel, and E-Caps....
It looks like I'm going to have to try some of the Hammer products. I've been doing Gu for a while and that sure does help. ... weekends ago using only ... ...
Can you find this stuff at REI or Sports Chalet? ... and Perpetuem. (See my post a few days back about trail food). One of the cool thing about Hammer (aside...
Reminder from the Calendar of socalhikers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/socalhikers/cal Columbus Day hike! Monday October 10, 2005 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (This...
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Now I'm looking at Will Thrall/Pallett from Devil's Punchbowl - I've never been to the Devil's Punchbowl, so I'd like to check it out. Anyone interested for...
Hammer stuff is available online. Their site has tons of info on endurance fuels. http://www.e-caps.com A few bike or triathalon stores have it also. This...
REI at least used to carry Hammer Gel in both individual serving packets and the larger bottles but now it looks like they might be phasing it out. Last time...
Finally got the pics up from last weekend's trip to Rock Creek Lake. Mount Starr was a great hike with awesome views from the peak and from the trail along the...
It sounds like you guys had a pretty exciting trip and you bagged a 14er. I'm glad everyone is safe. You can never tell in late September or October what the...