Hiking and Climbing Adventures

The Most Beautiful Mountains/Places in the World

2012-02-24T15:21:00.001-08:00

These are stunning pictures representing a great cross section

http://www.bing.com/travel/content/search?q=World's+Most+Beautiful+Mountains%3a+Mount+Ngauruhoe%2c+New+Zealand&cid=msn1182084&form=HPTRAV&gt1=41000

http://daddu.net/most-beautiful-places-in-the-world

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Upcoming Hikes for the Coachella Valley Meet up Group + Websites

2012-02-22T08:37:00.008-08:00

Here is the Mt San Jacinto Hiking Club Schedule

http://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Coachella-Valley/
http://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Coachella-Valley

This hiking group is for people who like to undertake challenging hikes and climbs in and around the Coachella Valley, as well as all of Southern California and the Sierras. We hike Mt. San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, Baldy and Mt. Shasta, just to name a few. Our hikes range from approximately 10-20 miles and may gain at least 2000 feet to over 10,000 feet of elevation. Our hikes are moderate to very strenuous. Some of our hikes include Skyline, Cactus to Clouds, Vivian Creek, South Fork and routes on Baldy. We also do a good bit of mountaineering and go to the summits of San Jacinto, San Gorgonio, Mt. Baldy and Mt. Shasta in the snow or ice using crampons, ice axes and full on winter gear. In addition, there are many desert hikes that we do in the winter, such as Jo Pond and the Guadalupe to Sugarloaf, as well as Painted Canyon in Mecca and many trails in Joshua Tree National Park. Our hikes typically last at least 6-15 hours and require preparation and care. Join this group if you love the outdoors, adventure, challenging hikes or climbs, intense workouts in nature, unpredictable weather and wonderful camaraderie with other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. We also welcome hike organizers, so if you are interested in leading your favorite hikes, we would love to have you join our leadership team.

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Meetup
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike
- Wed Feb 22
  4:00 PM
- → RSVP
- 1 attending
- 0 comments
I do this trail to keep in shape during the week. It's a great workout! I find if I do the B&G at least twice a week, the bigger hikes get much easier! There are two... Learn more
Hosted by: Kathryn (Organizer)

Mike Schuler/Lower Bump & Grind Trailhead
72300 Painters Path, Palm Desert, CA (map)
This Meetup repeats every week on Wednesday
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike 1 attending Wed Feb 29, 4:00 PM
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike 1 attending Wed Mar 7, 4:00 PM
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike 1 attending Wed Mar 14, 4:00 PM
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Meetup
Snowshoeing for Newbies in the San Gorgonio Wilderness
- Sat Feb 25
  7:00 AM
- → Waiting List
- 10 attending
- 12 waiting
- 7 comments
RSVP deadline:
Feb 24, 2012 5:00 PM
UP THE TRAIL TIME: 8:00 AM I hate scheduling this far in advance. I do so under the following conditions, if it snows, the date will be pushed up, if doesn't it will be... Learn more
Hosted by: Bill (President and CEO of the Western Contingent)

Mill Creek Ranger Station
34701 Mill Creek Rd, Mentone, CA (map)

Meetup
Snowshoe to the San Jacinto Summit
- Sat Feb 25
  7:30 AM
- RSVP 2 days
  left
- 13 attending
- 0 comments
We finally just got some new snow! So let's go from Long Valley to the San Jacinto Peak in snowshoes. Conditions on the mountain do range so I recommend bringing... Learn more
Hosted by: Kathryn (Organizer)

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA (map)

Meetup
Sid Davis Leap Year Summit Hike to Mt San Jacinto
- Wed Feb 29
  9:45 AM
- RSVP 6 days
  left
- 4 attending
- 16 spots left
- 2 comments
Leap Years only happen once every four years. So if you'd like a shot at emulating Sid Davis with a summit of MSJ on every calendar date of the year, then this hike is... Learn more
Hosted by: Jack Pansegrau (Indie Jack)

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA (map)

Meetup
Grand Canyon S Rim to the River (Intermediate+) /w Perry and Kathryn
- Sat Oct 13
  3:00 PM
- → RSVP
- 66 attending
- 76 comments
Needs a location
Coming soon!
Kathryn has never been to the Grand Canyon and I really enjoyed the hike from the South Rim to the River and can't wait to go back. We tried to get a "cheap" room... Learn more
Hosted by: Perry A (Director R.O.Z.)

Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike	1 attending	Wed Feb 29, 4:00 PM
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike	1 attending	Wed Mar 7, 4:00 PM
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike	1 attending	Wed Mar 14, 4:00 PM

Recent Meetups

Saturday at 7:30 AM, 13 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Snowshoe to the San Jacinto Summit!
They rated it 5.008 (8 ratings) and uploaded 60 photos

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I had a great time with great people. need to going back again!
—Hiroko Y

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Lots of snow on a nice sunny day. Great group! Thanks for changing the event to snowshoeing.
—Perry A
February 15 at 4:00 PM, 2 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike
I do this trail to keep in shape during the week. It's a great workout! I find if I do the B&G at least twice a week, the bigger hikes get much easier! There are two... Learn more
February 11 at 7:00 AM, 8 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Guadalupe to Sugarloaf Cafe - Very Strenuous- 16 miles- 6000' Gain
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 16 photos

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Thanks so much to Kathryn and Indie Jack for setting up the car shuttle Friday afternoon. ...
—Ellen

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Fantastic hike, great group. This is a special hike and needs a car shuttle. Kathryn rocks! And Ellen and Karin are the best guides.
—Kathryn
February 11 at 6:30 AM, 3 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Anderson Peak (10,840’) via Forsee Creek Trail
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 33 photos

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Another great trail choice, Bill.
—Gina

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This was my best day snowshoeing...ever. I could not believe the quality of the snow...very little one step up, 1/2 back. ...
—Bill
February 8 at 4:00 PM, 2 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Bump and Grind Conditioning Hike
I do this trail to keep in shape during the week. It's a great workout! I find if I do the B&G at least twice a week, the bigger hikes get much easier! There are two... Learn more

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Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Tue Feb 21, 2012 10:30 pm

http://cdnalpine.blogspot.com/ -- Ralph Slawinski team -- Canada -- Updated

http://jonathan-joly.blogspot.com/ -- Jonathan Joly -- France -- Great pictures

http://teamascent.blogspot.com/ -- Sandy Allen -- UK -- Updated

Website: http://picasaweb.google.com/HY.Yeti/ -- Yama -- Japan -- New Member

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Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:53 pm

http://pullharder.org/2012/02/22/the-infinite-loop-method-by-chris-sheridan/ -- Chris Sheridan and Gil -- California -- Longs Peak

http://www.snowhow.it/blog.htm -- Davide Capozzi -- Italy -- Updated -- Excellent pictures

http://steveswensonsblog.blogspot.com/ -- Steve Swenson -- Washington

http://calicokat-hiking.blogspot.com/2012/02/charlton-peak-little-charlton-peak.html -- calicokat -- California

A sleepless night out on top of Mt San Gorgonio
http://www.bigbeartrails.com/a-sleepless-winter-night-on-top-san-gorgonio/

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Pakistani Truckers Perilous Journey Video + Death Valley CA

2012-02-17T08:22:00.000-08:00

Telescope Peak - California

Pakistani Road

These truckers risk it all in the high mountains

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVyPwgC7OpU&hd=1

Updated Personal Websites

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1785.html

Shorty's Well (Death Valley floor)to Telescope
http://www.cedarandsand.blogspot.com/ -- tk421 -- Utah
http://www.summitpost.org/shorty-s-to-telescope/777062

Gasherbrum 1 - Polish ready for summit push
http://polishwinterhimalaism.pl/pages/aktualna-wyprawa/gasherbrum.php
http://www.explorersweb.com/everest_k2/news.php?id=20626

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Excellent pictures

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Winter Whitney East Face Solo

2012-02-13T08:45:00.000-08:00

BenH did a winter Mt Whitney East Face and East Butress linkup solo

http://pullharder.org/2012/02/11/winter-whitney-linkup/

My Personal Mountaineering Website Thread on Summitpost now on Page 120
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1785.html

The latest Personal Websites on my Summitpost thread

http://peakery.com/users/AdventureDoc -- AdventureDoc -- California -- New Member

http://joelandneilsclimbingblog.blogspot.com/ -- Joel and Neil Kauffman -- Updated (Exocet attempt)

http://teamascent.blogspot.com/ -- Sandy Allen -- UK -- Updated

http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/video-winter-climbing-on-gasherbrum-i.html -- Winter climbing on Gasherbrum 1 -- Video (in Spanish) from Alex Txikon and Carlos Suarez

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/dwmark/ -- dmarkman -- Maryland -- New Member -- Great Pictures

First descent by Capozzi and Bigio on Mont Rochefort - Mont Blanc
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/News/shownews1.lasso?l=2&keyid=39172
http://www.snowhow.it/blog.htm -- Davide Capozzi -- Italy -- Excellent pictures

http://xchallenging.weebly.com/kilimanjaro.html -- xchallenging -- New Member
http://www.summitpost.org/the-summit-night-machame-route/776664

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Jedi Master - Cogne with the Steck -- Great Pictures

http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com/ -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden -- Updated

Three Women Backpackers Hiking the Length of South America

http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/three-women-backpackers-hiking-length.html

http://eathikesleephike.blogspot.com

A video of the Atacama Desert and Patagonia

http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/video-story-for-tomorrow.html
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Bear Hibernates in Woman's Cabin

2012-02-11T13:15:00.000-08:00

This smart bear took a pillow and blankets :-)

http://www.kxly.com/news/30424305/detail.html?source=spo

The text is copywright

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Coyote Buttes, Vermillion Cliffs and Bryce Canyon

2012-02-09T09:22:00.000-08:00

I was amazed at the stunning and awesome pictures taken at Bryce and Grand Canyons.
Click on the mtsanjacinto link below

http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3422

Personal Mountaineering Websites Thread
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/post866403.html

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Mt San Jacinto Hiking Club Calendar + Nanga Parbat Video

2012-02-05T13:08:00.000-08:00

Coffmans Crag San Jacinto

Nanga Parbat

Katherine has some great hikes coming up

http://www.meetup.com/Hiking-Coachella-Valley/

http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewforum.php?f=1&sid=17b623c424d5d2595b99a668137cdfbc

Great pictures and Video of Nanga Parbat winter ascent

Re: Personal Websites -- http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1770.html

by Cy Kaicener » Sun Feb 05, 2012 1:27 pm

Awesome photos of Nanga Parbat winter expedition + Video
http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=66457 Jack Geldard -- UK
http://www.thenorthfacejournal.com/one-year-annivesary-of-the-first-winter-ascent-on-gii-the-boys-celebrate/

http://www.summitpost.org/jatunmontepuncu-huapi/775117 -- rgg -- Netherlands -- Updated in Peru
http://www.xs4all.nl/~rgg -- rgg -- Netherlands

http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com/ -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden -- Updated

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Updated on Les Courtes -- Great photography

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The John Muir Trail in 7 days - 224 miles

2012-02-01T13:26:00.000-08:00

Andrew Skurka did a summer hike of the JMT in just 7 days averaging 32 miles per day

http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/video-hiking-john-muir-trail-with.html

http://andrewskurka.com/adventures/

Climbing Nanda Devi East Video
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/video-climbing-nanda-devi-east.html

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Videos on Personal Website Thread + Skyline Rescue Report

2012-01-27T10:17:00.000-08:00

My updated Personal Webside mountaineering thread contains some great videos including the Dru in the Alps and El Capitan in Yosemite. Also Mt Baker winter climb photos

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:40 pm

http://colinhaley.blogspot.com/ -- Colin Haley -- Updated in Patagonia

http://mayangobat.wordpress.com/ -- Mayan Smith Gobat -- New Zealand -- The Salathe Wall on El Capitan
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/News/shownews1.lasso?l=2&keyid=39078 -- VIDEO

http://philippegatta.fr/blog/ -- Philippe Gatta -- France -- Updated

http://www.snowhow.it/blog.htm -- Davide Capozzi -- Italy -- Great photography

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Re: Personal Websites

by TeamExpe » Thu Jan 26, 2012 12:31 am

Report of our last trek, in Toubkal (Atlas, Morocco) : http://www.teamexpe.com/team_expe_028.htm

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Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:47 pm

Thanks TeamExpe

Winter Ascent of Mt Baker -- Great Photography
http://www.joshklewis.com/ -- Josh Lewis -- Washington
http://www.summitpost.org/winter-ascent-of-mount-baker/773371

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Video of Les Drus Lesueur

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Search and Rescue rescue report on Skyline
http://rmru.org/missions/2012/2012-003.html

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17 hikers stranded at 8400 feet in blizzard

2012-01-24T13:18:00.000-08:00

17 hikers were left outside a locked mountain station at the Palm Strings Aerial Tramway in a blizzard (two pages) Gale force winds gusting up to 118 mph were recorded. The building closed up at 2.00 pm - seven hours early

http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3398&start=0&sid=83850eac292420e9d6e893a608128132

One of the stranded hikers wrote this message. I dont know if this was mentioned before

1/23/2012
I am one of th 17 hikers stranded overnight at the top this past Saturday. When we got to the tram to go back down at around 4:30pm on Saturday, we were told by the ranger that the tram was closed and that we have to spend the night on the mountain. We were only prepared to do a one day hike, so we were not prepared properly to spend a nigh on the cold mountain (I believe the temperature was 20F). The ranger did not allow us to spend the night in his heated station. Instead, we were left with a shack, which we had to clear out, and create a makeshift door out of plywood. There was no insulation in the shack, so the temperature was as cold as the outside. The ranger provided some blankets, but was not enough to go around. Those who had blankets seem to be warm, but those who were freezing opted to build a fire outside when the winds died down to survive the cold.

The reason why I am giving 1 star is because it seems like the tram people didnt care about us at all. We went to the tram station to see if we can get inside, but was faced with a sign "TRAM CLOSED GO SEE RANGER AT RANGER STATION" handwritten in block letters from what seemed like from a 7 year old. The tram station was completely locked. The least the tram people could of done was to leave a person at the tram station to let us in and spend the night there. My friends and I paid the full $23 for the round trip, and we didn't even get a refund for the trip down the next day.

Some hikers half jokingly said that we should have just thrown a rock through the window of the tram station and say that the wind broke the window, and spend the night in the tram station, but none of us wanted to stoop to that level. We are civillized people, and would like to be treated the same.
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Hiker Found Dead After Search

2012-01-21T10:27:00.000-08:00

A 24 year old hiker was found dead in the Santa Rosa Mountains after a cold night out after his friend went for help.

http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3381 -- Follow the story on my thread on this forum

Hiker Found Dead After Search

A 24-year-old Hemet man dies in the Santa Rosa Hills

By Suyun Hong, News Channel 3 Producer

POSTED: 7:41 am PST January 14, 2012

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HEMET -- Authorities found an ill hiker dead in the hills south of Hemet early Friday morning.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department said 24-year-old Vladislav Lesnik was hiking with a friend in the Santa Rosa Hills on Thursday when he fell sick.
Lesnik's friend went for help, but was unable to lead rescue crews back to where he had left Lesnik, according to the sheriff's department.
Authorities located Lesnik's body on a mountainside, on the trails in Simpson Park at 7:30 the next morning.
An autopsy is now pending but authorities say foul play is not suspected.

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Epic Skyline Weather Trip Report on Skyline 1/21/12

http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3395

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Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 4:44 pm Post subject: Epic Skyline Weather

Howdy All The Craigmeister, Cindy and I headed up prepared for a blizzard based on the NOAA site and other reports. The sunrise was gorgeous -- a blaze of red in the clouds. Ania and Greg passed us at the picnic tables. Before long, we were treated to a beautiful rainbow. I was dressed in shorts and t-shirt and donned a long sleeve shirt at 4 K when it started to drizzle. The weather looked very forboding but then sun came out. I got too warm and took the shirt off at the base of the 5 K ridge. We had a nice breeze on the Never Ending Ridge. Amazingly, we could still see the rainbow. We joked about finding the pot of gold at Flatrock. I thought I heard voices on the ridge. Sure enough, when we reached Flatrock we saw Tina, St. Patrick (Lilbitmo), Steve and Fern heading out. Caesar and Patti were up ahead as well. After a quick fuel break, we started up. It was awesome to be cool on the arduous climb and the rain had washed away most of the ice on the trail before the 7.4 K mark. There was a bit of new snow on the traverse and I donned microspikes at Coffman's. We could hear the wind picking up as we approached Grubbs Notch. By the time we were a few switchbacks below Grubbs, the wind was absolutely howling -- it sounded like a locomotive. We immediately headed up through the rocks to the tram to escape the artic gusts. For safety concerns, no trams were coming up but we were able to ride down. Said farewell to everyone at the museum and started the most treacherous part of the day -- driving home. The air was full of flying objects and the ground was littered as well. On top of that, it was sometimes impossible to see due to the blowing sand. I was very happy to reach the freeway (at least there the wind was blowing head on, not from the side). All of us were very happy that the weather turned out better than expected. Another great day with friends. Miles of smiles, Ellen Yosemite in time lapse video http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/video-yosemite-in-timelapse.html

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Updated Personal Websites on Summitpost

2012-01-17T08:29:00.000-08:00

Lizard Head (Colorado)

Alpine Grandeur (Alps)

I have updated my Personal Websites Thread on Summitpost
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1755.html

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:41 am

http://www.joshklewis.com/ -- Josh Lewis -- Washington
http://www.summitpost.org/the-grand-tour-a-15-day-mountaineering-road-trip/771291 -- Interesting video

http://hctrails.com/ -- hctrails -- New Member

http://waynewallace.wordpress.com/ -- Wayne Wallace -- Washington -- Updated

http://mikeylikesrocks.com/blog/ -- Mikey Schaeffer -- USA

http://daring8000dreams.wordpress.com/ -- noahs213 -- Colorado -- Updated on Lizard Head Pk
http://www.summitpost.org/winter-bliss-on-lizard-head/771458

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Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:11 pm

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Updated -- Leseur route free on Les Drus -- Excellent pictures

http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com/ -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden -- Updated on Mont Blanc

http://www.14ers.com/ -- benners (member of 14ers) -- Colorado
http://www.summitpost.org/winter-on-little-bear-southwest-ridge-route/771511 -- Great pictures

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Skyline Trail January 16 - 6.00 am

2012-01-15T13:05:00.000-08:00

I just found out about this trip by the Meetup group at 6.00 am from the museum on Mon 16

Skyline Trail- Very Strenuous- 8,400 Feet Gain

Monday, January 16, 2012, 6:00 AM

Selected By: Kathryn

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 N. Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA (map)

33.824210 -116.549481

We'll meet in the parking lot at the Palm Springs Art Museum

Selected By: Kathryn

This is a VERY strenuous hike that ascends about 8,400 feet in about 9 miles. We will start at the Skyline trail-head, which is next to the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot. The temperature can drop up to 30 degrees as we ascend, so I recommend bringing appropriate clothing. Please do not sign up for this hike unless you are sure that you can do it! Also, we will go up at a reasonable pace: 6-8 hours. If you feel that you cannot maintain this pace, please do not sign up.
Also, there probably will be some ice high up in the area called the traverse. To go across the ice you must have microspikes and poles!

We will take the tram down. The cost for a one-way car is about $12.00. We will then share a cab back to the Museum. The cab fare usually ends up being about $5.00 per person.
I recommend bringing all the regular hiking essentials, AT LEAST 3 liters of water, food or energy bars, gels and definitely electrolytes. Electrolytes are especially important to prevent or stop cramps. I recommend taking electrolytes before you begin the hike.
Also, if a member of the group is struggling or going MUCH slower than the group and if the group then decides that it is in the best interest of everyone for such a member to turn around and head back down the mountain ( only in safe conditions of course) then a struggling or slower member must go down. Such actions ensure the safety of the entire group. Please respect this.
Also, due to the extreme nature of this hike I am closing it for regular sign ups. If you would like to attend please sign up on the waiting list. If I have hiked with you before, know about you or can tell from your prior hiking experience that you will be able to do this hike at a reasonable place, I will add you to the list.
Waiver:
Every year there are many rescues on Skyline and over past years several hikers have died. Please do not attempt this hike unless you know that you are capable of doing it and please bring the necessary essentials. Skyline is especially dangerous in warm or hot weather. Please note that you agree to pay for any medical or legal cost involved in case of an injury to yourself, and request your heirs to respect your agreed waiver in case of a death due to any reason, by signing up for this event.

Muku Ye~~~e, Jack is back :o) My knee is almost healing. Hope I can make it!!
Posted Wednesday at 8:59 PM
Jack Pansegrau Muku, good news on your knee! See you Monday.
Posted Thursday at 7:24 AM
Desmond Hadden Is anyone driving in for the hike from LA? I can cover gas if allowed to carpool, thanks!
Des
Posted Friday at 11:59 AM
Krai Looks like chance of snow finally this weekend and next Kathryn. Should we pack snowshoes, in case we decide to switch it to tramshoe?
Posted Friday at 3:16 PM
Kathryn Wow...if it snow that much we will have to change plans. No way I want us to break trail on Skyline in new snow. So sure...if it snows enough, let's just snowshoe to the summit!
Posted Friday at 5:06 PM
Jack Pansegrau Did Skyline today. Had Micros but icy patches were small enough just used my poles. Great weather and trail is in good condition. See you guys Monday. For sure we'll need poles and I'm bringing Micros - just in case.
Posted Yesterday at 7:07 PM
Jin hwoo, I am in now. Thanks, Kathryn. Can I get a carpool from OC area?
Posted Yesterday at 8:04 PM
Muku Wow! Jin is in! (it's rhyme :o) Jin, do you want to meet me @ Corona P&R?
Posted Yesterday at 9:48 PM
Jin thanks, muku. I sent email to you.
Posted 5 hours ago
Kathryn Hi everyone...just an update on the weather. It looks quite exciting! we may need to bring rain gear and very warm clothing..
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.803685236...
Posted 1 hour ago
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Kathryn
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Jin
Surfer Girl
Krai
Assistant Organizer
Looks like I might be able to take MLK day off, Kathryn...however did you see the 40% chance of snow on Sunday now?
Joe Wetzel
Marilyn Tomsha
This is something I have looked forward to doing.
Robert Deveraux
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Jack Pansegrau
Indie Jack, Co-Organizer
Muku
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325 Salseros (Salsa Dancers)
Next Meetup:
Tuesday, Jan 17
Desert 20's and 30's Make New Friends Meet Up!
124 New Pals
Palm Desert Cooking & Wine Group
128 Food & Wine Lovers
Desert Potluck Supper Club
16 Cooks and/or Aspriring Cooks
Next Meetup:
Saturday, Jan 28
PTO Networking Opportunity
6 Parents
Girlfriends Lodge
44 Girlfriends

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Video - Trekking the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal

2012-01-10T13:57:00.000-08:00

It would be a great vacation

http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/video-trekking-great-himalaya-trail-in.html

Another cool video
http://philippegatta.fr/blog

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Dog Survives after avalanche - Owner does not

2012-01-08T13:54:00.000-08:00

Ole the Corgi returns home after 4 days after an avalanche. Unfortunately the owner was killed - Video below

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Ole the dog (Corgi) returned home after 4 days

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http://www.tetonat.com (Steve Romeo)

Adventure Athletes - Why -- Great Video
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/video-adventure-atletes-answer-why.html

Steve Romeo also has a great climbing and skiing video on Teewinot in the Tetons
http://www.tetonat.com/2012/01/10/teewinot-video-stokage/
http://www.tetonat.com/

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Second Seven Summits Completed on Mt Tyree (Antarctica)

2012-01-06T08:39:00.000-08:00

Hans Kammerlander has completed the Second Seven Summits - the second highest on each continent. These are considered much more difficult than the highest on almost every continent.

http://www.planetmountain.com/english/News/shownews1.lasso?l=2&keyid=38988

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:09 pm

Hans Kammerlander has become the first person to climb the Second Seven Summits. He finished on Mt Tyree
http://www.kammerlander.com/ -- Hans Kammerlander -- S. Tyrol
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/News/shownews1.lasso?l=2&keyid=38988

http://howlingmist.blogspot.com/ -- mallowman -- France
http://www.summitpost.org/mallowman/769586

http://www.xs4all.nl/~rgg -- rgg -- Netherlands -- Updated in Peru
http://www.summitpost.org/nevado-chucura/769727

http://parofess.blogspot.com/ -- Parofes -- Brazil -- Updated
http://www.summitpost.org/would-be-easi%20...%20one/769715

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com/ -- Dane1 -- Denmark -- Updated

http://urubko.blogspot.com/ -- Denis Urubko -- Russia -- The latest from the winter climb of Nanga Parbat

http://www.odyssee-montagne.it/ -- Enrico Bonino -- Italy -- Great Pictures

http://charlieboscoe.com -- Charlie Boscoe -- UK and France -- Updated with video


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Climbing Updates from Different Countries

2012-01-02T11:33:00.000-08:00

Swiss Alps

Patagonia

Alaska

Patagonia

More Summitpost personal climbing website updates from many areas

http://colinhaley.blogspot.com/ -- Colin Haley -- Torre Egger East Pillar -- great pictures

http://searler.com/ -- searler ( Dave Searle) -- UK -- Baffin Island

Sierra Nevada

http://picasaweb.google.com/fossana -- fossana -- California
http://www.summitpost.org/michelle-s-2011-exploits/768606

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Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:49 pm

http://philippegatta.fr/blog/alpinism-pelago-couloirs-nathalie-and-east/#more-1018 -- Philippe Gatta -- France -- Updated on Mont Pelago

http://www.snwburd.com/bob -- Bob Burd -- California -- Updated

Winter climb updates on k2 and Denali
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/winter-climb-updates-russians-in-k2-bc.html

Back packing around the world
http://kienlam.net/around-the-world
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/video-backpacking-around-world-in-five.html

http://www.summitpost.org/mount-saint-elias/769356 -- Mt Saint Elias -- Matt Lemke -- Colorado

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Lachenal mixed -- Awesome photography

http://davesearle.me/ -- Dave Searle -- UK and France -- Updated in Argentina

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Upcoming Hikes with Coachella Valley Meetup Group

2011-12-29T12:58:00.000-08:00

Upcoming hikes a
Here are some upcoming hikes and some recent trip reports - Click below

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A Half Day in Ice House Canyon to Bighorn Peak
- Sat Dec 31
  6:30 AM
- → Waiting List
- 2 attending
- No spots left
- 1 comment
RSVP deadline:
Dec 30, 2011 5:00 PM
UP THE TRAIL TIME: 6:45 AM DISTANCE: 7-Miles RT GAIN: ~3,400' DIFFICULTY: Moderate to Semi-Easy NO ANSWER THE PESKY QUESTIONS; NO GO ON BEAUTIFUL HIKE ABOUT THIS HIKE:... Learn more
Hosted by: Bill (President and CEO of the Western Contingent)

Ice House Canyon Parking Lot
Ice House Canyon Road, Mt. Baldy, CA (map)

Meetup
New Years Eve in Snow!
- Sat Dec 31
  7:30 AM
- RSVP 1 day
  left
- 13 attending
- 10 comments
Let's bring in the New Year on the summit of Mt. San Jacinto! This is for you, Jackie :) And Krai, I need you to lead us so we don't end up in the Alps or Canada! So... Learn more
Hosted by: Kathryn (Organizer)

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
One Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA (map)

Knock and Grate Conditioning Hike

This is the western area version of a San Jacinto Club mid week conditioning hike. Breathe hard at times, maybe do some off trail scrambling, discuss the events of the... Learn more

Hosted by: John Howell (Co-Organizer)

Mt. Baldy Forest Service Visitor Center: Mt. Baldy Road, Mt Baldy, CA (map)

This Meetup repeats every week on Wednesday

Knock and Grate Conditioning Hike	1 going	Wed Jan 11, 2012, 1:30 PM
Knock and Grate Conditioning Hike	1 going	Wed Jan 18, 2012, 1:30 PM
Knock and Grate Conditioning Hike	1 going	Wed Jan 25, 2012, 1:30 PM

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Snowshoe to Dry Lake (SGW) for 3 days / 2 Nights
- Fri Jan 20
  7:00 AM
- RSVP 7 spots
  left
- 5 attending
- 13 comments
RSVP deadline:
Jan 18, 2012 7:00 AM
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Join us!
Backpack to Dry Lake on Friday, set camp and summit Mt Grinell on Saturday. Trail conditions as of 12-23-12 are good. Micro-spikes will easily get you to Dry Lake as... Learn more
Hosted by: Randy (Assistant Organizer)

Recent Meetups

Yesterday at 1:30 PM, 2 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Knock and Grate Conditioning Hike
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)
This is the western area version of a San Jacinto Club mid week conditioning hike. Breathe hard at times, maybe do some off trail scrambling, discuss the events of the... Learn more
Yesterday at 6:30 AM, 4 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Guadalupe to Sugarloaf Cafe - Strenuous- 16 miles- 6000' Gain
They uploaded 8 photos
This is an awesome desert hike that begins in the La Quinta Cove and ends at the Sawmill Trailhead in Pinyon Flats. The distance one way is approximately 15.5 miles.... Learn more
December 24 at 7:30 AM, 13 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Snowshoe to the San Jacinto Peak on Christmas Eve!
They rated it 5.008 (8 ratings) and uploaded 18 photos

“
It was really fun to get out and play in the snow on my favorite mountain with a fun group of people. ...
—Jared

“
Thanks for this great winter hike, Kathryn...as always, a day to remember with a great group and awesome snow hike! ...
—Michael K
December 22 at 6:00 PM, 3 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Indoor Rock Climbing-Come out and Try It!
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)
Last minute chance to try Indoor Rock Climbing-Experienced climbers too. I tried indoor climbing for the first time three weeks ago and now I'm hooked on it. It's a... Learn more
December 22 at 8:15 AM, 11 Outdoor Adventurers attended
Midweek Snowshoe Trek up San J
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings) and uploaded 17 photos

“
This was a great experience. The scenery was beautiful, pace was good and company was great. Thanks, Jack.
—Marilyn Tomsha

“
What a great group of people for a day of snowshoeing. ...
—Michael G.

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Sally Morley
New Photo Comment
Muku commented on a photo
Yesterday at 10:39 PM

"I know it hurt but also FUNNY :o)"
New Member
Gail Hansen joined
Yesterday at 8:56 PM

"My name is Gail. I'm always up for a hike and to met new hiking buddies!"
New Photo Comment
Kathryn commented on a photo
Yesterday at 8:14 PM

"It was so weird! It wasn't cold out and the ice wasn't melting. This was such a treat!"
New Photo Comment
Kathryn commented on a photo
Yesterday at 8:11 PM

"Of course! I think we all did. They are very aggressive!"
New Photo Comment
Muku commented on a photo
Yesterday at 8:10 PM

"OMG ice?!"
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Yesterday at 8:09 PM

"Anyone got attacked by these "jumping cactus"???"
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Yesterday at 8:06 PM

"Ice in the desert!!"
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Kathryn added 8 new photos to Guadalupe to Sugarloaf Cafe - Strenuous- 16 miles- 6000' Gain
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"We will be posting many more snowshoe hikes, well that is if we get more snow!"

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Andes Ascents and Website Updates

2011-12-23T08:24:00.000-08:00

Here are the latest Personal Websites updates and the latest news from the mountaineering world

Mt Poincenot

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:35 pm

The South Face of Poincenot - A First Ascent Tale
http://jensholsten.blogspot.com/ -- Jens Holsten -- Wahington based

http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com/ -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden -- Polish Glacier route -- Cool Video

http://www.alpineexposures.com/blogs/chamonix-conditions -- Jonathan Griffith -- UK -- Updated in the Alps

http://www.jordanromero.com/ -- Jordan Romero -- California -- Now at 9125 ft on Vinson
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/antarctica-2011-jordan-in-low-camp-on.html

http://chrisgibisch.blogspot.com/ -- Chris Gibisch -- Montana
http://www.willswing.com/blogs -- Jeff Shapiro -- New route on China's Mt Grosvnor 20,912 ft
http://rockandice.com/news/1748-new-route-on-chinas-mount-grosvenor-20912-feet

http://www.xs4all.nl/~rgg -- rgg -- Netherlands -- Huascaran Norte -- Peru
http://www.summitpost.org/huascaran-norte/767149

http://www.joshklewis.com -- Josh Lewis -- Washington -- Updated
http://www.summitpost.org/the-point-of- ... nce/767274

http://joelandneilsclimbingblog.blogspot.com -- Joel and Neil Kauffman -- Updated on Poincenot (Patagonia)

Jordan Romero climbs Vinson to be the youngest person (15 years) to climb the Seven Summits
http://www.jordanromero.com
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16328714

Russian/Ukrainian women climb new route on the Great Trango
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web11f/news ... wswires%29
https://picasaweb.google.com/1168309938 ... 60/DMiSsJ# -- Marina Kopteva -- Russia -- Great slide show -- ( Click on Slideshow - top left hand corner )

http://english.cntv.cn/program/natureandscience/20111224/114060.shtml -- Sangquing Mts in China

http://english.cntv.cn/program/natureandscience/20111224/114060.shtml -- Sangquing Mtn in China

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1740.html -- My Summitpost Thread

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Canadian Rockies - 9 Peaks in 9 Days

2011-12-19T08:54:00.000-08:00

The trip report includes some great pictures and a slide show (first link below)

http://www.summitpost.org/canadian-rockies-9-peaks-in-9-days/766300

http://alpinestyle.ca/ -- Jon Walsh -- Canadian Rockies

http://gregboswell.blogspot.com/ -- Greg Boswell -- UK -- Cairngorms
http://www.scottishwinter.com/ -- Simon Richardson -- UK

http://alpinedon.wordpress.com/ -- alpinedon -- Oregon
http://www.summitpost.org/flat-rock-or/766302

http://www.splattski.com/ -- -- splattski -- Idaho
http://www.summitpost.org/middle-canyon/766395

http://pullharder.org/ -- Gil -- California -- Halfdome in a day (NW Face)
http://pullharder.org/2011/12/14/the-yosemite-experience-2011-part-2-life-on-half-dome-in-a-day/

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Folly Peak NW Face - 9000 ft Gain in a day

2011-12-12T15:53:00.000-08:00

Sam, Patrick and Zach climbed the Gas Can Ridge of Folly Peak from the desert floor (near Snow Creek)

http://mountaineeringreview.blogspot.com/2011/12/folly-peak-nw-face-gas-can-ridge.html

http://parofess.blogspot.com -- PAROFESS -- Brazil -- Updated in Argentina -- Translations in seven languages
http://www.summitpost.org/perito-moreno-glacier/765238

http://www.pataclimb.com -- Cerro Stanhardt in Patagonia by Colin Haley and Jorge Ackerman
http://colinhaley.blogspot.com -- Colin Haley -- Updated in Patagonia
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38881

http://pullharder.org/2011/12/10/galactic-hitchhiker-2/ -- Josh -- California

http://dowclimbing.com -- Dow Williams -- Utah and Canada -- Updated
http://www.summitpost.org/brass-balls-5 ... hes/765298

http://weekendroad.com/ -- mattdeen -- California -- New Member -- Great Videos

http://mountaineeringreview.blogspot.co ... ridge.html -- Sam Page -- California -- Folly Peak NW Face -- 9000 ft elevation gain

Funny video website with Mountain Videos included
http://sculpturesplace.com/oldies/index.cgi/#4544

China Travelogue
http://cctv.cntv.cn/lm/travelogue/homepage/index.shtml

New Website for Adventure Travellers
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-website-for-adventure-travelers.html

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Arctic Blues - Global Warming Video

2011-12-10T09:54:00.000-08:00

Excellent Video - South Africa is currently hosting experts from many coutries

http://english.cntv.cn/program/natureandscience/20111202/120356.shtml

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Latest Personal Websites Updates at Summitpost

2011-12-03T09:27:00.000-08:00

The latest climbing and hiking news on my personal thread at Summitpost

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http://www.1w-nature.com -- 1wNature-(Tyler Johnson) -- California -- New Member
http://www.1w-nature.com/whats-new.html

http://www.snwburd.com/bob -- Bob Burd -- California -- Updated

http://vertical-unlimited.blogspot.com -- Gery Unterasinger -- Canada -- Updated

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Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:07 pm

Lonnie Dupre is ready for another solo attempt on Denali in winter
http://www.lonniedupre.com -- Lonnie Dupre -- Minnesota
http://www.explorersweb.com/everest_k2/ ... p?id=20519

http://besthike.wordpress.com -- Rick McCharles -- Updated with videos

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/post858775.html -- Thread link

ener » Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:56 pm

http://www.stephabegg.com -- Steph Abegg -- Washington
http://www.summitpost.org/vesper-peak-snowshoe/764035

http://charlieboscoe.com -- Charlie Boscoe -- France and UK -- Updated in Morocco

http://philippegatta.fr/blog -- Philippe Gatta -- France -- Mts Ponset and Neiglier

http://luisluchorivera.blogspot.com -- Lucho Rivera -- California
http://www.alpinist.com/doc/web11f/news ... wswires%29 -- Malaysia

http://vertical-unlimited.blogspot.com -- Gery Unterasinger -- Canada -- Updated

http://www.taternik.net -- diam3001 -- Poland
http://www.summitpost.org/western-kokshaal-too/764270 -- Kyrgystan

http://adventuretraveling.blogspot.com/ -- rankinesoccer -- Arizona
http://adventuretraveling.wordpress.com

More updated websites
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1725.html

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Yunnan's (China) Stone Forest Video

2011-11-30T07:25:00.000-08:00

Amazing scenery

http://english.cntv.cn/program/natureandscience/20111124/114721.shtml

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Vinson Video and California Photography Website

2011-11-22T10:52:00.000-08:00

Mt Vinson

Calif High Sierra

Summitpost's Updated Personal Websites which include a Mt Vinson Video and some great Californian photography from Fred Weyman

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Tue Nov 22, 2011 4:22 pm

Expedition Video of Mt Vinson by Philippe Gatta
http://philippegatta.fr/blog/ -- Philippe Gatta -- France

http://searler.com -- Dave Searle -- UK -- Updated

http://www.sonnietrotter.com -- Sonnie Trotter -- Canada
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38818

http://fredweyman.art.officelive.com/default.aspx -- Foweyman -- California
http://www.flickr.com/photos/foweyman/
http://www.summitpost.org/users/foweyman/26722 -- Fred Weyman -- California
http://www.summitpost.org/peak-3244m-si ... ada/761465

The Latest Personal Websites
ttp://www.montisvertex.wordpress.com -- Lake of Constance -- Switzerland -- New Member
http://www.summitpost.org/matterhorn-why-not/762062

http://www.hikrs.com -- East King -- Washington
http://www.summitpost.org/the-last-good ... ter/761970

http://www.summitpost.org/a-late-autumn ... rse/762180 -- selinunte01 -- Germany -- A late autumn wintry Watzman traverse
http://www.summitpost.org/users/selinunte01/46310 -- selinunte01 users profile

http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1710.html

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A Wednesday Skyline Hike (and Bike)

2011-11-17T08:18:00.000-08:00

My friends Sally and Ellen did a midweek Skyline hike and came across two bikers about 900 feet below Long Valley which is more than 7000 feet from the bottom. This trail is so steep that it was crazy to try and bike it especially with snow and ice.

http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3269&sid=83c411a96fecc448479203e1b595f748

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New Members on my Personal Websites thread

2011-11-13T13:54:00.000-08:00

Two new members on my personal websites thread on Summitpost and two famous well known climbers updating their blogs

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:23 pm

TeamExpe wrote:Hi everyone!

Team Expé is a group created in 2011 and formed by young passionates of mountain activities. Since few years already we practise climbing and hiking in the main french ranges. On our web site you will find complete stories, photos and videos of our various adventures all around the world. You will also have a preview of our ambitious projects! http://www.teamexpe.com/

Thank you for sharing a very interesting website and welcome to summitpost

http://www.simons-multi-adventure.ro/home.html -- Simon50 -- Romania -- New Member
http://www.simons-multi-adventure.ro/gallery.html -- Gallery

http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden -- Updated with climb and ski on Mercaderio (Andes) and Nevado Sajama in Bolivia

http://colinhaley.blogspot.com/2011/11/ ... tempt.html -- Colin Haley -- Cerro Pollone attempt

http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3263 -- Eric 1234 -- Cactus to Clouds pictures on Mt San Jacinto -S California
http://socalhardcorehikers.myfastforum.org/ -- Eric 1234 -- S California -- new forum


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Leatherneck Ridge San Jacinto + Skiing Video

2011-11-11T07:52:00.000-08:00

Ellen and Patrick completed this horrendous climb on the steep ridge opposire the aerial tramway. Trip report and pictures follow on this thread below
http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3259

Winter skiing teaser in the Alps
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/video-this-is-my-winter-teaser-trailer.html

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Climbers Stuck in Storm on Grandes Jorasses since Thursday

2011-11-08T09:09:00.000-08:00

After summiting the Grandes Jorasses, a climbing guide and his client have been stuck up there since last Thursday

http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=64875
http://ledauphine.com -- In French -- Olivier Sourzac (guide)

http://jackgeldard.com/ -- Jack Geldard -- UK -- Source of the news (editor of UK Climbing)

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Snow Creek PCT trail Sunday Nov 13

2011-11-04T13:49:00.000-07:00

Snowcreek direct climb

Our friend Ellen has planned on this 31 mile one day hike with 11,000 ft of elevation gain with a few of the hardcore greyhound regulars. Snow should make it intesting.

http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?p=28113&sid=d18c2e275a493e29d3c932f37d63dd19

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Cactus to Clouds on November 5

2011-10-31T15:07:00.000-07:00

Cactus-to-Clouds before the Clocks Turn Back!

Saturday, November 5, 2011, 3:00 AM

Selected By: Tina

We will meet in the Museum parking lot.

Selected By: Tina

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 N. Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA (map)

"The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth!" - John Muir
We will take advantage of the last day of Daylight Savings Time to hike C2C. According to Wikipedia, the "Cactus to Clouds trail involves an arduous climb of over 10,000 feet from the Palm Springs Art Museum [at approximately 450 feet] to the summit at 10,834 feet. The mountain is quite rugged in places, with several outdoor hazards that hikers may be unprepared for, including high altitude, severe weather, steep rock faces, and wild animals. Hikers and climbers die or are harmed every year."
C2C is a very beautiful but extremely strenuous and potentially dangerous hike. If you would like to attend, and if you have done a recent hike with at least 5000 feet of elevation gain, please sign up by joining the Waiting list. If we have hiked with you before, or if we know about your hiking experience, we will add you to the Going list. This sign-up process is for your safety and the safety of the group. Thanks for your understanding!
Details
Difficulty Level: Very Strenuous
Start Time: 3:00 a.m.
Elevation Gain/Loss: over 10,000 ft gain/2600 feet loss
Maximum Elevation: 10,834 feet at the summit of Mount San Jacinto
Pace: Moderate but steady for 13 to 14 hours total (it's possible it could take as long as 16 hours)
Trail head: Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot
Descent: Tram down and cab ride back to cars
Carpooling: Highly recommended
Don't Forget to Bring
Money: The cost for the one-way tram ride is approxima $12.00. We will then share a cab or two back to the Museum. The cab fare usually ends up being about $5.00 per person. Bring extra money if you want to purchase food/beverages at the Tram station.
Headlamp and extra batteries: We will be hiking in the dark for the first few hours.
Ten Essentials: The standard hiking/outdoor emergency gear, including first aid kit and moleskin. The classic and updated lists with a good explanation: http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/te...
Water and Food: At least three liters of water (we can refill at the Tram station), snacks, lunch, energy bars, gels and definitely electrolytes. Electrolytes are especially important to prevent or stop cramps.
Layered Clothing: The temperature can drop up to 30 degrees as we ascend, so bring layers, including hat and gloves.
Weather
Forecast for the trail head: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?Ci...
Forecast for the peak: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?la...
Stormy weather and/or snow/ice on the trail will cancel.
Waiver
Every year there are many rescues on Skyline and over past years several hikers have died. Please do not attempt this hike unless you know that you are capable of doing it and please bring the necessary essentials. Skyline is especially dangerous in warm or hot weather. Please note that you agree to pay for any medical or legal cost involved in case of an injury to yourself, and request your heirs to respect your agreed waiver in case of a death due to any reason, by signing up for this event.

Rod (Cat Herding Specialist) Wow! I guess I am going to miss making the C2C this year. :(
Posted October 10 at 6:15 PM
Muku Anyone takes 15N to 10E and for sure do C2C can pick me up on the way? I'm in 3:45am group but I'll wait =)
Posted October 22 at 6:50 PM
Muku Ivy or Jeff? (save me...) =)
Posted October 22 at 6:51 PM
Jeff waterfallman Muku, you already have a seat with me, Ivy, and Michael meeting at Corona pnr.
Posted October 22 at 11:09 PM
Muku Oh, did I? Awesome! Thank you, Jeff =) What time?
Posted October 22 at 11:18 PM
Muku Oh, did I? Awesome! Thank you, Jeff =) What time?
Posted October 22 at 11:19 PM
Jeff waterfallman Muku/Ivy, Michael will let us know.
Posted October 23 at 6:29 AM
Perry A Aerial photo:
http://www.shyamal.com/Hikes/MtSanJ_C2C/SanJacintoC2C.htm...
Posted Yesterday at 9:59 AM
Perry A a different start point but much of the plot line matches our route:
http://dsusd.k12.ca.us/hikes/Cactus%20To%20Clouds.html
Posted Yesterday at 10:04 AM
Perry A I did this same hike with a different group on the 29th and 2 people took over 17 hrs to complete the hike. I did my best to talk them into turning back to no avail. You do NOT want to sign up for this hike if you are not really prepared. It is a lot harder than Mt. Whitney - based on what more than once recent Whitney hiker told me in person. ;)
Posted Yesterday at 4:35 PM
Perry A We had lots of walki-talki hand radios in the group and communication between the sub-groups was easier.
Posted Yesterday at 4:37 PM
Muku Tina and Kathryn, JUST ASKING, do we still really start @ 3am? Other group is talking "later start" due to cooling down....
Posted Yesterday at 9:20 PM
Florian Sorry Tina, I'll drop :( I did C2C this week-end with no sleep and it was tough for me... don't want to do it again with no sleep 3 weeks in a row :) Hope to hike sometime soon with you. Can't wait for the snow !
Posted 24 minutes ago
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Trip Report
http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3252 Please visit my website

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The Palm Springs Tramway Road Challenge (Pictures)

2011-10-30T13:53:00.000-07:00

This run/walk race attracted more than 900 people. Its almost four miles uphill with over 2000 feet of elevation gain and a bus to take you down if you wish. Water and encouragement at regular intervals.

http://www.mydesert.com/article/20111030/NEWS01/110300324/Tram-Road-Challenge-attracts-900-plus-athletes?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage

Here is a video from a previous Road Challenge
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htfyOpI3VVY

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Alaskan and Alpine Adventures

2011-10-27T07:38:00.000-07:00

A Chugash State Park Traverse in Alaska and climbing in the Swiss and French Alps included in Personal Websites in the Forum of the General Section of http://summitpost.org/
http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1695.html

http://alaskadugan.blogspot.com/2011_10_01_archive.html -- Darcy Dugan -- Alaska -- Chugach Mountains

http://teleturn.blogspot.com -- Toby Schwoerer -- Alaska -- A traverse of Chugach State Park -- VIDEOS

http://www.simonfrost.blogspot.com -- Simon Frost -- UK -- Updated in the Swiss and French Alps

http://www.mountainouswords.com -- Bruplex -- Colorado -- New Member
http://www.mountainouswords.com/mountain-air -- Blog

http://searler.com/2011/10/29/pinnochio/ -- Dave Searle -- UK -- Pinocchio on Tacul of Mont Blanc

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Colorado Video and Matterhorn & Mont Blanc slideshow

2011-10-24T14:16:00.000-07:00

Eldorado Peak

Matterhorn

The first link is from Eldorado Peak in Colorado and the fourth is from the Swiss Alps

http://www.joshklewis.com -- Josh Lewis -- Washington
http://www.summitpost.org/walking-into- ... eak/755376 -- Eldorado Peak video

http://www.hikrs.com -- East King -- Washington -- New website

http://www.dinuboghez.blogspot.com -- Floriana -- Romania -- New Member (in Romanian) -- Good pictures

http://www.justhiking.com -- jjust -- Colorado
http://www.summitpost.org/matterhorn-ho ... 011/755882 -- Matterhorn slideshow/video
http://www.summitpost.org/mont-blanc-09-09-2011/755890 -- Mont Blanc slideshow

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Cactus to Clouds Trip Report with Photos

2011-10-21T11:53:00.000-07:00

Almost half way up San Jacinto

Jim braved the high temperatures to give us a great trip report with pictures

http://calicokat-hiking.blogspot.com/2011/10/cactus-palm-springs-to-clouds-mt-san.html
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South American Andes Adventures

2011-10-17T08:02:00.000-07:00

Andreas Fransson of Sweden has lots of sponsors to cover adventure costs. From his blog you can see why

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Sun Oct 16, 2011 9:19 pm

Huascaran 6768m - Alpine style solo ascent
http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden

Volcano Chachani 6085m - Arequipa - Peru
http://www.summitpost.org/expedici-n-vo ... eru/754425
http://hzj75.blogspot.com -- cvandaele -- Spain

https://picasaweb.google.com/102122434848308462700 -- Ivona -- Poland
http://www.summitpost.org/south-ridge-f ... tka/754270

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Skyline Trail Scheduled Trips on Oct 22

2011-10-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

Sierra Club Trip on Skyline Trail - Oct 22

http://angeles.sierraclub.org/hps/outings.asp -- 4.00am from the Museum

Skyline Trail 8,400' Very Strenuous

Saturday, October 22, 2011, 5:00 AM

Selected By: Kathryn

I drive a Honda Odyssey. We'll meet in the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot

Selected By: Kathryn

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 N. Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA (map)

This is a beautiful but VERY strenuous hike that ascends about 8,400 feet in about 9 miles. We will start at 5am at the Skyline trailhead, which is next to the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot. The temperature can drop up to 30 degrees as we ascend, so I recommend bringing appropriate clothing. Please do not sign up for this hike unless you are sure that you can do it! Also, we will go up at a reasonable pace: 6-8 hours. If you feel that you cannot maintain this pace, please do not sign up.
We will take the tram down. The cost for a one-way car is about $12.00. We will then share a cab back to the Museum. The cab fair usually ends up being about $5.00 per person.
I recommend bringing all the regular hiking essentials, AT LEAST 3 liters of water, food or energy bars, gels and definitely electrolytes. Electrolytes are especially important to prevent or stop cramps.
Due to the extreme nature of this hike I am closing it for regular sign ups. If you would like to attend please sign up on the waiting list. If I have hiked with you before, know about you or can tell from your prior hiking experience that you will be able to do this hike at a reasonable place, I will add you to the list.
Waiver:
Every year there are many rescues on Skyline and over past years several hikers have died. Please do not attempt this hike unless you know that you are capable of doing it and please bring the necessary essentials. Skyline is especially dangerous in warm or hot weather. Please note that you agree to pay for any medical or legal cost involved in case of an injury to yourself, and request your heirs to respect your agreed waiver in case of a death due to any reason, by signing up for this event.

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Ron Zamow
Setsuko O
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Founded Nov 27, 2010

Updated Personal Websites + Rivers of Ice Images

2011-10-11T09:57:00.000-07:00

Himalayas

Sierra Nevada - California

These are the latest updated personal websites that I posted on Summitpost

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:46 pm

http://www.climberland.net/index_en.htm -- Lorenz -- Italy
http://www.summitpost.org/via-degli-inglesi/752967 -- Cool Piz Badile video

http://creekcrossingphotography.com -- peninsula -- California
http://www.summitpost.org/escaping-october/752795

http://www.hervebarmasse.com -- Herve Barmasse -- Italy
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38645 -- New route on Monte Rosa

http://www.joshklewis.com -- Josh Lewis -- Washington -- Updated in the North Cascades
http://www.summitpost.org/a-day-of-pure ... nce/752937

http://billkerr.ca -- Bill Kerr -- Canada -- Updated on Isolated Peak with Dow Williams
http://www.summitpost.org/isolated-peak-scramble/753075

http://drdirtbag.wordpress.com/ -- Seano -- Updated in the Southern Sierra

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:44 pm

SUMMIT SUMMIT --
12th October 2011 Today at 11:40am Mal, Ben, Siddhi Mama and Phemba Sherpa made it to the top of Mt Manaslu at 8,164 metres. It was an amazingly gorgeous sunny day but unfortunately the winds were too strong for Mal to fly from 8,000 metres, However it’s looking good for an early morning flight tomorrow [...]

http://speedfly8000.com/ -- Mal Haskins -- New Zealand

http://www.markwestmanimages.com -- Mark Westman -- Alaska -- Great Photography

http://www.justhiking.com -- jjust -- Colorado
http://www.summitpost.org/matterhorn-ho ... 011/753522 -- Video trip reports
http://www.summitpost.org/mont-blanc-3- ... 011/753525 -- Video trip reports

Rivers of Ice - Vanishing Himalayan Glaciers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-15216875


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Skyline Trail on Oct 8/ 2011

2011-10-07T12:58:00.000-07:00

The meetup group has a trip to Skyline tomorrow at 5.00 am from the museum

Skyline Trail 8,400' Very Strenuous

Saturday, October 8, 2011, 5:00 AM

Selected By: Kathryn

We'll meet in the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot

Selected By: Kathryn

Palm Springs Art Museum

101 N. Museum Dr, Palm Springs, CA (map)

This is a beautiful but VERY strenuous hike that ascends about 8,400 feet in about 9 miles. We will start at 5am at the Skyline trailhead, which is next to the Palm Springs Art Museum parking lot. The temperature can drop up to 30 degrees as we ascend, so I recommend bringing appropriate clothing. Please do not sign up for this hike unless you are sure that you can do it! Also, we will go up at a reasonable pace: 6-7 and 1/2 hours. If you feel that you cannot maintain this pace, please do not sign up.
We will take the tram down. The cost for a one-way car is about $12.00. We will then share a cab back to the Museum. The cab fair usually ends up being about $5.00 per person.
I recommend bringing all the regular hiking essentials, AT LEAST 3 liters of water, food or energy bars, gels and definitely electrolytes. Electrolytes are especially important to prevent or stop cramps.
Due to the extreme nature of this hike I am closing it for regular sign ups. If you would like to attend please sign up on the waiting list. If I have hiked with you before, know about you or can tell from your prior hiking experience that you will be able to do this hike at a reasonable place, I will add you to the list.
Waiver:
Every year there are many rescues on Skyline and over past years several hikers have died. Please do not attempt this hike unless you know that you are capable of doing it and please bring the necessary essentials. Skyline is especially dangerous in warm or hot weather. Please note that you agree to pay for any medical or legal cost involved in case of an injury to yourself, and request your heirs to respect your agreed waiver in case of a death due to any reason, by signing up for this event.

Mike Weinberg I'm signing up for Oct 8 in case the predicted T-storms cancel the Oct 1 hike.
Posted September 29 at 9:13 AM
Mike Weinberg After violent T-storms on Friday, Sep 30, the skies cleared and we had a successful, if hotter than usual, trek to the tram on Oct 1. So I'm withdrawing my RSVP for Oct 8. Have a great hike!
Posted Monday at 12:01 AM
Perry A http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.801973518...
Posted Monday at 7:54 AM
Perry A I will have to see how much snow comes down in this big storm heading our way.
Posted Monday at 7:55 AM
Kathryn I don't think we'll get any snow at 8400 feet, but there probably will be some at the peak!! We need to bring warm clothes for the final ascent though...
Posted Monday at 9:43 PM
Kathryn Awesome you're going with with us Joe. Don't forget to bring earplugs!!
Posted Wednesday at 3:56 PM
Digs Hi, Kathryn/Everyone! This will be my first time hiking up Skyline. My first Meet-up hike, actually. With the rain yesterday, how's the weather like on the way, you think? I'm thinking about just wearing shorts & bringing a jacket, no rain gear. What do you think? Also, how many forks are there? (I think it's always good to know, you'll never know). Thanks! See you guys Saturday!
Posted Yesterday at 1:26 PM
reza Would a C2C be an option for those making it to the tram?
Posted Yesterday at 3:01 PM
Kathryn Digs, here is a weather forecast for near the top of Skyline:
http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=33.814525326...
Most of the hike is in the sun, but the uppermost section...last 2 miles and about the last 2 hours is quite shaded. It can be cold on that section, especially if you stop to rest. I will bring gloves, a fleece and a jacket, just in case. But I will probably hike most of the way in shorts and a T-shirt.
Posted Yesterday at 3:48 PM
Kathryn Reza, we are all planning on making it to the tram and anyone who wishes of course is free to continue to the peak. I don't plan on going all the way though.
Posted Yesterday at 3:49 PM
Digs Thanks, Kathryn!
Posted 3 hours ago
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reza
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Director J.O.E., Co-Organizer
I want to go but I will cancel if the snow line is too low.
Jack Pansegrau
Indie Jack, Co-Organizer
Kathyrn, I'd like to 'join' but as I mentioned, on this Skyline, I really want to savor it and enjoy it without any sense of responsibility.
Digs
Kevin Hess
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Kendall Vaught
Sorry to miss this wonderful hike but my son has decided to come home for the weekend from college. I can't miss that, of course! Hope you all have a great time!
Kristine
not sure I'm up for this
Mike Weinberg
Had a great time doing this with Kathryn and group with clear skies on Oct 1!
Donald Luck
Darn I'm working that weekend. This is a trip I definitely want to do!
Muku
Sorry, accidentally clicked yes. I will do a week earlier with you, Kathryn. =)

A Pomona group (OTL) is leaving at 3.30 am from the museum
http://otl.pomona.edu/main.php?p=trip_details&trip=988

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A Cool Morning on Skyline + Mt Brewer Trip Report w/ pics

2011-10-06T08:40:00.000-07:00

Ellen and Sally completed Skyline in questionable weather

http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3200

Mt Brewer

Calicokat climbed Mt Brewer and took some great pictures with his trip report
http://calicokat-hiking.blogspot.com/2011/10/mt-brewer-via-east-ridge.html
http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3202

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Badwater to Whitney in a day

2011-10-04T15:12:00.000-07:00

Badwater in Death Valley to the top of Mt Whitney (14.496 ft) in a day.
140 miles and 22.000 ft of elevation gain - first by bike and then on foot from Whitney Portal (8400 ft) - Wow!

http://pullharder.org/2011/10/04/badwater/

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New Routes in the Alps

2011-10-03T12:35:00.000-07:00

Posted two new routes in the Alps on Summitpost.org including an interesting video

Re: Personal Websites

by Cy Kaicener » Mon Oct 03, 2011 3:52 pm

Grandes Jorasses, new Swedish variation on Pointe Young
http://olovisaksson.blogspot.com -- Olov Isaksson -- Sweden
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38624

New Route on the Marmolada, Dolomites
http://www.thenorthfacejournal.com/my-m ... k-climber/ -- Cool Video
http://www.hansjoerg-auer.at -- Hansjoerg Auer -- Austria
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38626

http://recordalley.com/Trips.aspx -- recordalley -- California -- Canyonlands pictures

http://allyswinton.blogspot.com -- Ally Swinton -- UK -- updated on the Droites in the (Argentier)

http://johnfrieh.blogspot.com/ -- John Frieh -- Oregon
http://www.climbing.com/news/hotflashes ... tt_needle/ -- New route on Alaska's Burkett Needle

http://coldthistle.blogspot.com -- Dane 1 -- Denmark
http://chamconditions.blogspot.com -- Charlie Boscoe -- France -- Updated on the Moine Ridge of the Aiguille Verte

A new Slovenian route on K7
http://pzs.si/mediji.php?pid=47 -- Urban Novak -- Slovenia
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38628

http://www.mountaintour.ba -- bosnich -- Bosnia and Herzegovina -- New Member -- Excellent Gasherbrum 2 Winter Ascent Video

http://andreasfransson.blogspot.com/ -- Andreas Fransson -- Sweden -- Updated on Chimborazo

Cy Kaicener


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Interesting Topics on the Mt Sanjacinto Forum

2011-10-01T09:59:00.000-07:00

http://mtsanjacinto.info/search.php?search_author=CY+Kaicener

Links and banner exchange (from my website)
http://www.hiking4health.com/?page_id=56

Ellen's Skyline trip report
Met the Craigmeister, Hengst Joe, Kathryn and 11 other intrepid souls at the museum for a 4:35 AM start. As soon as I stepped out of my car, I could feel the heat and humidity. My headlamp died on the way up to the picnic tables -- this happened on my last Skyline too, maybe it's an omen Most of the hikers were first time Skyliners. I led, Craig kept track of everyone front and back and Kathryn was trail sweep.

At the top of Shade Rock, the sunrise (hidden in clouds) looked like a large blaze in the Chocolate mountains -- absolutely gorgeous. The group stayed together nicely -- only one person turned back at Shade Rock. The play of sunlight and clouds on the Coachella valley and San Jacinto was marvelous and of course my new camera was at home. The Dynamic Duo caught us at the very beginning of the Never Ending Ridge and went on ahead. The heat was oppressive -- it felt like the oxygen had been sucked out of the air.

We took a lunch break in the trees above Flat Rock. Patti passed us, looking like she was out for a stroll. By comparison, I looked rode hard and put away wet Started up through the manzanita and started the never ending process of wiping the sweat out of my eyes so I could see. Took a short rest and picture break at the Thankyou Jesus Rocks at the beginning of the traverse. The shade and cooler, pine-scented air were revitalizing. Took pictures at Coffman's -- the first timers really enjoyed this awesome view -- before grinding up the final 400 feet to Grubbs Notch.

We regrouped in the tram bar and enjoyed celebratory beverages, then cabbed back to the car and continued to recover at Las Casuelas. It was a great day with old and now new friends.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

An Odyssey Through Southeast Alaska

2011-09-28T08:11:00.000-07:00

Scott took his family on a great adventure in Alaska - Great pictures

http://www.summitpost.org/an-odyssey-through-southeast-alaska/747192

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Ellen and Sally's Pictures of the High Sierra Trail

2011-09-26T09:09:00.000-07:00

Ellen and Sally spent a week on the John Muir Trail

https://picasaweb.google.com/100947735931229008274/HighSierraTrail?authuser=0&feat=directlink&gsessionid=6CJDWbtXiOiN8iYKi0Cwjg#slideshow/5656363203218594610

The trip report is on the thread link below
http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3156&start=0
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Local Peak Updates and Ski Videos

2011-09-22T07:35:00.000-07:00

Updated local websites and Ski Videos of Kangchenjunga and Denali

http://pullharder.org/2011/09/19/home-s ... hitchcock/ -- Gil -- California -- New routes on Mt Hitchcock

by Cy Kaicener » Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:38 pm

http://www.listsofjohn.com/PeakStats/allupdates.php -- John Kirk -- Colorado -- Updated

http://endlessflow.posterous.com -- Bjarne Sahlen -- Sweden -- Cool videos including Andreas Fransson ski descent of the S face of Denali

http://philippegatta.fr/blog -- Philippe Gatta -- France -- Ski descent video of Kangchenjunga (Scroll down)
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/20 ... junga.html

http://www.snwburd.com/bob -- Bob Burd -- California -- Updated

http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/video-fun-in-chamonix.html -- Colin Haley Video - Fun in Chamonix

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Action on Kilimanjaro, the High Sierra and El Capitan

2011-09-20T07:56:00.000-07:00

Alan Arnette has just climbed Kilimanjaro by the Machame Route
Seano has climbed more peaks in the High Sierra
A new womens speed record on El Capitan

by Cy Kaicener » Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:23 pm

SPer Alan Arnette summits Kilimanjaro by the Machame Route
http://www.alanarnette.com/blog/2011/09 ... nette-blog
http://theadventureblog.blogspot.com/20 ... njaro.html

http://drdirtbag.wordpress.com -- Seano -- Updated on Milestone, Midway, Table and Thunder (in Calif High Sierras)

http://www.elcapreport.com/content/elcap-report-91911 -- Tom Evans -- California
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/N ... eyid=38574 -- New women's speed record on the 'Nose'

Cy Kaicener Please visit my website at -- http://www.hiking4health.com/

Calicokat Pictures from Mt Kahweah (High Sierra)

2011-09-18T12:55:00.000-07:00

Calicokat climbed some interesting peaks in the Mineral King area

http://mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3165

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Sierra Club Hiking Schedule for Sept, Oct, and Nov

2011-09-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

The Sierra Club has a great schedule for the next few months including Cactus to Clouds
http://angeles.sierraclub.org/hps/outings.asp

John Muir founder of the Sierra Club

Seano is having a great season in the High Sierra
http://drdirtbag.wordpress.com/

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Hiking and Climbing Adventures

The Most Beautiful Mountains/Places in the World

Upcoming Hikes for the Coachella Valley Meet up Group + Websites

Welcome Fellow Hikers and Adventurers!

This Meetup repeats every week on Wednesday

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Pakistani Truckers Perilous Journey Video + Death Valley CA

Winter Whitney East Face Solo

Bear Hibernates in Woman's Cabin

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Coyote Buttes, Vermillion Cliffs and Bryce Canyon

Mt San Jacinto Hiking Club Calendar + Nanga Parbat Video

Re: Personal Websites -- http://www.summitpost.org/phpBB3/personal-websites-t2819-1770.html

The John Muir Trail in 7 days - 224 miles

Videos on Personal Website Thread + Skyline Rescue Report

17 hikers stranded at 8400 feet in blizzard

Hiker Found Dead After Search

Hiker Found Dead After Search

A 24-year-old Hemet man dies in the Santa Rosa Hills

Updated Personal Websites on Summitpost

Skyline Trail January 16 - 6.00 am

Skyline Trail- Very Strenuous- 8,400 Feet Gain

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Video - Trekking the Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal

Dog Survives after avalanche - Owner does not

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Second Seven Summits Completed on Mt Tyree (Antarctica)

Climbing Updates from Different Countries

Upcoming Hikes with Coachella Valley Meetup Group

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This Meetup is about…

Andes Ascents and Website Updates

Canadian Rockies - 9 Peaks in 9 Days

Folly Peak NW Face - 9000 ft Gain in a day

Arctic Blues - Global Warming Video

Latest Personal Websites Updates at Summitpost

Yunnan's (China) Stone Forest Video

Vinson Video and California Photography Website

A Wednesday Skyline Hike (and Bike)

New Members on my Personal Websites thread

Leatherneck Ridge San Jacinto + Skiing Video

Climbers Stuck in Storm on Grandes Jorasses since Thursday

Snow Creek PCT trail Sunday Nov 13

Cactus to Clouds on November 5

Cactus-to-Clouds before the Clocks Turn Back!

The Palm Springs Tramway Road Challenge (Pictures)

Alaskan and Alpine Adventures

Colorado Video and Matterhorn & Mont Blanc slideshow

Cactus to Clouds Trip Report with Photos

South American Andes Adventures

Skyline Trail Scheduled Trips on Oct 22

Sierra Club Trip on Skyline Trail - Oct 22

Skyline Trail 8,400' Very Strenuous

Join the waitlist?

Updated Personal Websites + Rivers of Ice Images

Skyline Trail on Oct 8/ 2011

Skyline Trail 8,400' Very Strenuous

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A Cool Morning on Skyline + Mt Brewer Trip Report w/ pics

Badwater to Whitney in a day

New Routes in the Alps

Interesting Topics on the Mt Sanjacinto Forum

An Odyssey Through Southeast Alaska

Ellen and Sally's Pictures of the High Sierra Trail

Local Peak Updates and Ski Videos

Action on Kilimanjaro, the High Sierra and El Capitan

Calicokat Pictures from Mt Kahweah (High Sierra)

Sierra Club Hiking Schedule for Sept, Oct, and Nov