2/15/2021
Topic:
Villager Peak
deborah
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Nice job to both of you! Good pictures and report. |
2/15/2021
Topic:
Rockhouse Canyon 2 Days
deborah
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Still catching on these great trip reports... This sounds like it was an adventure! The dry falls near the Adler / Nicholias junction look really fun. Thanks for sharing. |
2/15/2021
Topic:
Fish Benchmark and Eagle Benchmark
deborah
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Great trip report tekewin! I had to look that up on Caltopo, haven't been out there yet either. Nice work! |
4/2/2021
Topic:
some pics from Wednesday
deborah
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Oh that's great! I chuckled reading it. It reminds me of those internal debates, like "this downclimb can't be that bad?" when you know the alternative is a long backtrack...
Where is this? |
4/2/2021
Topic:
some pics from Wednesday
deborah
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Thanks Brian, I thought that's where it was but wasn't quite sure.
It's a great area to explore. Sometimes I follow Schad's approach, then meander back via Rockhouse Canyon. I have yet to do the climb to Dawn's Peak though. Maybe this year.  |
7/11/2021
Topic:
Ban Mylar Balloons - Sign The Petition
deborah
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I signed it. I think I am closing in on 100 balloons found in Anza Borrego over the years. |
7/11/2021
Topic:
2021
deborah
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Amazing pictures as always!! |
7/11/2021
Topic:
North McCain Valley
deborah
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Great pictures and report! I never knew the name of the "striped racers". I always like seeing those. |
7/29/2021
Topic:
North McCain Valley
deborah
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Rocko1 wrote:
tommy750 wrote:
A few years back I showed up in McCain for a mid summer overnight trip with Daren while wearing all white including a big floppy hat. As I recall, the ensemble went over like a lead mylar as did prior discussions about a reflective hiking umbrella. Never got one but still think it would be a good idea in low wind open terrain. Don't forget the SPF part. Have already had my share of skin cancers removed and total body coverage with something, sunscreen or clothing, is a good idea.
On the way down from Rabbit one in our group had an ultralight reflective umbrella. 6-7oz if I recall. It also had a hand strap that attached to your shoulder strap so your hand could hold umbrella shaft and quasi rest your wrist at the same time. 2 miles from the trailhead it was 92F and 1-5mph winds. I tried it for a few minutes and it helped with the heat greatly. The shadow cast covered about the top 40% of your body. Having air move around you while in the shade it much cooler and preferable that just having clothing-however breathable-cover your skin. Of course would work for rain too.
Is it worth the weight?
Cons-can't use 2 hiking poles, weight, doesn't hold up to strong wind-will break.
I have a Sea to Summit umbrella that I occasionally carry. I like it for days that are particularly hot when I know I'm going to be out all day. I may only use it for a few hours, but even then it really helps with the heat.
If I'm going to be doing more trail running then I leave it behind to save weight and volume.
Yeah, it doesn't work well if it's really windy or if you're scrambling. But I find that when it's warm enough to use the umbrella, the rocks are too hot to climb around on anyway, so that problem kinda works itself out. It's just a different kind of outing.
And I've actually used it for hiking in the rain too. |
7/2/2023
Topic:
Pholisma arenarium
deborah
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Thanks Britain. I saw some of these in the North Pinyon Mountain area around mid May and was really curious about them. The bees seem to like them. |
11/27/2023
Topic:
some pics from Wednesday
deborah
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Brian wrote:
I'm happy to report that Rockhouse Road is still passable in a Subaru as far as the Butler junction. I was expecting much worse considering that Hillary apparently wiped out a good chunk of Coyote Canyon Road.
Thanks for that info! I'm glad to hear the road is passable. I was out there during the storm, and Clark Lake (with actual water) had slightly submerged a part of the jeep trail for a bit. |
2/13/2024
Topic:
Anza Borrego Egg Mountain
deborah
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Nice pictures! Love the colors of the sky behind the cholla. |
2/13/2024
Topic:
Little Blair North
deborah
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Sounds like you guys timed it perfectly. That's a great area. More beautiful skies that go on forever. Thanks for sharing! |
4/16/2024
Topic:
Panamint City
deborah
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Great trip report! Love the pictures. I've only done a little exploring in Death Valley, and that was a long time ago. On one trip I did a really pleasant hike up to Telescope Peak. It was blazing hot on the desert floor, but the temps on the hike were great because of the elevation. This is a good reminder for me to get back out there. So much I haven't seen yet. Thanks for sharing! |
4/16/2024
Topic:
Middle Ysidro
deborah
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That injury sounds like it was rough - good to hear you are back at it! And nice job reaching the peak. It's a good feeling when you get a "project" completed. |