The Outdoors Thread

[arch stanton]

Inappropriate shoes and carrying unnecessary crap. Your partner must have thought he was hiking with his gf. 

[gotbeer]

Latest hike.  Was going to do Cucamonga Peak, but after getting to the saddle, and wandering on the trail a bit.  Yeah, it was dangerous to go that way.  I didn't see any footsteps where the trail should be, and the only steps I saw were going in some bumbfuck way.  Plus it was soft snow.  My hunches were probably correct as there was a rescue helicopter in the gulch on my way out.  

On the Ontario side.  Stupid created the trails.  All of them were not anywhere close to the regular trail, and instead of bypassing the false peaks, they went straight up and down every single false peak.  Adding probably a few hundred feet of unnecessary steep elevation gain and loss in the process.

 

 

[gotbeer]

Mt. Wilson.  It's getting hot up there.  

 

[gotbeer]

And after all that, they turn out to be dumbshits.

'Can you help us': Text, calls didn't go through before a Northern California family died while hiking

 

[Redondo]

They made a new trail on the Arizona side of the river where I walk. I was able to walk to the dam  on the Nevada side, over it and come down the Arizona side. Then walk down to the bridge and cross to the other side.

7.5 miles, 2 hours 20 minutes, and it was beautiful weather today

[gotbeer]

Near where I usually hike in the river.

5 deputies hurt in LASD helicopter crash near San Gabriel Reservoir: Officials

That's Air 5, the search and rescue chopper that patrols our area.  Hopes and prayers to those guys.  

[gotbeer]

Quick Arizona trip.  Unfortunately wasn't able to hike much.  Didn't find gold with the metal detector either.  But had fun.  And it wasn't too hot yet.

 

[gotbeer]

Latest Hike.  Took a new route up Mt. Wilson.  Mt. Wilson Toll Road.  About 18 miles roundtrip.  

 

[Tank]

Hey GB, if you can bring me one of those ore carts before June, there could be a nice liquid reward for you from Trader Joe’s.

[gotbeer]

34 minutes ago, Tank said:

Hey GB, if you can bring me one of those ore carts before June, there could be a nice liquid reward for you from Trader Joe’s.

I wish.  I'd like one of those myself.  I found a lower section in the forest on the East Fork.  My buddy hiked it out.  115 lbs just for the lower section and axels.  

[Tank]

3 hours ago, gotbeer said:

I wish.  I'd like one of those myself.  I found a lower section in the forest on the East Fork.  My buddy hiked it out.  115 lbs just for the lower section and axels.  

You’re younger and stronger than me . . . What’s the problem?

[gotbeer]

Hikers freeze as cougar prepares to pounce — but they aren’t the prey, TX video shows

 

 

[gotbeer]

Latest hike.  Surprisingly, this is the first time I've done the Griffith Park trails.  And it's like right in my backyard.  I think I could see my house from one of the peaks.  Anyways, @Tank, A hike you should consider.  Maybe not the route I took, but it's a nice hike once you get to the top level.    

 

[Tank]

Thanks, GB. The spirit is willing, but the knees are not.

[gotbeer]

Another easy hike, this time in the SD area.  Short 6 mile one, with about a 1,000 foot elevation gain.  End is a waterfall, with low flow already in the spring months.  It's going to have trouble come summertime.

 

[Jason]

22 hours ago, gotbeer said:

Another easy hike, this time in the SD area.  Short 6 mile one, with about a 1,000 foot elevation gain.  End is a waterfall, with low flow already in the spring months.  It's going to have trouble come summertime.

 

I bet there’s some trout in that pool 

[gotbeer]

6 minutes ago, Jason said:

I bet there’s some trout in that pool 

Might be.  It was a really deep pool.  Steep dropoff from the edge where you couldn't see the bottom.  But limited water flow access from either end.  On the weekends, it's supposed to be a really busy spot.

[Lou]

never knew gotbeer has a 46" inseam.

[Tank]

2 hours ago, Lou said:

never knew gotbeer has a 46" inseam.

Yep. That’s because he’s 7’3.

[gotbeer]

3 hours ago, Lou said:

never knew gotbeer has a 46" inseam.

The camera adds 12 inches.  

[T.G.]

Why is @gotbeer posing in front of the rock pile in CF at Angels stadium?

[arch stanton]

1 hour ago, gotbeer said:

The camera adds 12 inches.  

That's what she said?

[Barf]

Hey friends, I am looking to get back into hiking but need some new boots first.

Which ones would ya'll recommend? Cheers.

[gotbeer]

8 minutes ago, Batman said:

Hey friends, I am looking to get back into hiking but need some new boots first.

Which ones would ya'll recommend? Cheers.

I use Merrell's.  Also, I add an insole to mine.  It really adds to the comfort, especially in rocky terrain.  A buddy of mine use Keen's.  

The other thing I'd recommend is socks.  Merino Wool socks make a world of difference when hiking.  I use Darn Tough's, a bit expensive, but they have a lifetime warranty.  It's cut down on blisters and foot pain quite a bit.  

[T.G.]

57 minutes ago, Batman said:

Hey friends, I am looking to get back into hiking but need some new boots first.

Which ones would ya'll recommend? Cheers.