The Outdoors Thread

[gotbeer]

Latest.  Mt. San Jacinto via the Palm Springs Tramway.  Unfortunately, not much snow left.  Stupid alltrails posters saying it was hard, and they needed gear to get up.  No gear needed.  So I carried a lot of dead weight.  Overall though, beautiful hike.  First 2/3 of the hike was through pines.  

 

[PattyD22]

That is an awesome hike @gotbeer.  I haven’t done it in a few years but I remember it being really cool.  Great pics 

[Blarg]

On 4/27/2022 at 7:26 AM, gotbeer said:

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.  

I have Merrell's as well and what sold me was it didn't feel like you needed to break them in. Kind of a from box to rocks product rather than taking a couple dozen walks round the neighborhood to get them to your liking. I use a sock liner to reduce the direct contact friction of the sock and inner sole. 

[PattyD22]

@gotbeer, not exactly the Gorgonio’s or Baldy, but the wife and I are down in La Jolla this weekend for a wedding.  We did a 6 miler along the Torrey Pines Trails.  Hit several of the View Points.  Great day for a beach hike.

 

Edited May 20, 2022 by PattyD22

[Redondo]

37 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

@gotbeer, not exactly the Gorgonio’s or Baldy, but the wife and I are down in La Jolla this weekend for a wedding.  We did a 6 miler along the Torrey Pines Trails.  Hit several of the View Points.  Great day for a beach hike.

 

Been there also. Beautiful views

San Diego is a blast and there is so much to do

Glad you are having fun! 

[gotbeer]

43 minutes ago, PattyD22 said:

@gotbeer, not exactly the Gorgonio’s or Baldy, but the wife and I are down in La Jolla this weekend for a wedding.  We did a 6 miler along the Torrey Pines Trails.  Hit several of the View Points.  Great day for a beach hike.

 

SD definitely has better beach hikes than LA.  The Del Mar hike is similar.  Great views, not too crowded, and usually very comfortable in weather.

[PattyD22]

51 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

SD definitely has better beach hikes than LA.  The Del Mar hike is similar.  Great views, not too crowded, and usually very comfortable in weather.

Probably will hit that tomorrow, if I’m not too hung over.

[PattyD22]

1 hour ago, Redondo said:

Been there also. Beautiful views

San Diego is a blast and there is so much to do

Glad you are having fun! 

Thanks @Redondo.  We love it down here also.  My daughter lives here and while we visit often, we don’t usually find time to hike.  Love it here and may look at property.

[katie]

It's ok

[Jay]

Springtime in Idaho

[gotbeer]

Finally found a gun to take hiking to ward off the bears.

 

[gotbeer]

Although this one might be good to take out an entire den.

 

[Lou]

I think this is a good time to remind everyone that along with  @ten ocho recon scout, gotbeer is my favorite AW poster.

[Jason]

59 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

Finally found a gun to take hiking to ward off the bears.

 

Is that at the Midway? 

[Jay]

I like how @gotbeer has his finger off the trigger of the machine gun.

[gotbeer]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

Is that at the Midway? 

Fleet Week at LA Harbor.  They had a lot of cool military stuff to touch and feel.  Essex tour was pretty cool, since it was a working Amphibious Ship.  So many soldiers with AR's patrolling to make sure you didn't go where you they didn't want you to go.  

[gotbeer]

17 minutes ago, Jay said:

I like how @gotbeer has his finger off the trigger of the machine gun.

Safety First!  Although I think I was the only one that didn't put my finger on the trigger.  All these "accidental" shootings at home really makes sense.  

[Jay]

A little closer to home. Drive about 10 miles from the house and you can hike the Chukar Butte trail in the foothills near Boise. So many trails around here, this one is easy and really pretty this time of year. Looking south, in the background is Boise and then in the distance are the snow-capped Owyhee mountains. This was Thursday 6/2 mid-morning, temperature 75 degrees.

Another view from the Chukar Butte trail:

One more (wife ahead on the trail w/dog)

 

[gotbeer]

@Jay  That looks really peaceful.  Like I'd want to bring a picnic lunch for the hike.  

[Jay]

5 hours ago, gotbeer said:

@Jay  That looks really peaceful.  Like I'd want to bring a picnic lunch for the hike.  

Spring flowers still hanging around but not for long.

[katie]

Wildflowers are my favorite.
I saw some “Mexican marigolds” last week at a botanical garden. They’re not the marigolds that Mexicans use for dia de Los muertos though

[gotbeer]

Some pics of Griffith Park.  This was a fast trip for me.  Did about 10 miles in a bit over 3 hours.  On a bum ankle.

 

[gotbeer]

Latest video along Griffith Park.  @Tank you should do this, even with bad knees.  I did it was bad knees, bad back, and a sprained ankle.  

 

[gotbeer]

Did a weekday hike to try and beat the heat this weekend.  Same place Griffith Park.  Might be my go to place for a bit, as it's only 5 miles drive for me, and I can still get in 10 miles.  

 

[Blarg]

Instead of drive you could walk to the parking lot and back and get in your 10 miles.