6/15/2011 Topic: New to the forum wescarmichael	Hey All, I am new to this forum, but have been enjoying reading your updates. I can't wait to get out to ABDSP and start exploring. I have never been out that way and wonder if my vehicle will be able to make it to the trailheads I have been lusting over for the last few months. I drive a chevy HHR, it's pretty low to the ground. Do you think it can handle it? Once it cools down, I would like to check out Arroyo Seco Del Diablo and the surrounding areas. There is a previous post that also includes Sandstone Canyon, Fish Creek, Diablo Peak, and Arroyo Tapiado that sounds like a blast, I would love to hit that one. In any sense, I am stoked to have come across this forum and can't wait to get out there and start seeing everything. Any tips or pointers would be appreciated. Wes
6/16/2011 Topic: New to the forum wescarmichael	Awesome, thanks for the replies! I read about the Mud Caves (and loads of other hikes) in Jerry Schad's book and decided then that I have to check them out. I have been using Afoot and Afield for a few years now and am never let down. I'm glad to hear my car should be able to brave the journey. I have a 2L camel back, but it sounds like I may need to step it up a few liters. The Peak 6582 trip that Daren described sounds like a good time. If you decide to make the hike and have room for one more, count me in. Thanks for all of the help, Wes
6/22/2011 Topic: New to the forum wescarmichael	Are dogs welcome anywhere in ABDSP? If so, any recommendations for a 2 yr old full of energy pup and a me? Wes
6/22/2011 Topic: New to the forum wescarmichael	Thanks Daren. Looks like I'll save the desert for people hikes.
7/6/2011 Topic: New to the forum wescarmichael	Sounds like a great time, I believe some of those are in my ABDSP hiking book. I had my first spelunking experience near my work in Escondido in the Lawrence Welk Caves recently, and that was awesome. Can't wait to hit some or all of these caves this year. Thanks for the heads up! Wes
9/26/2011 Topic: Sad News about Jerry Schad wescarmichael	Signed the petition, thank you for posting it! I really hope this goes through, that would be an amazing tribute to him. I was so bummed to hear the news last week. Although I never met him in person, Mr. Schad guided me on so many hikes throughout the county. I am sure a lot of people can say the same thing. <em>edited by wescarmichael on 9/26/2011</em>

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