Category Archives: Trip Reports
Exploring The San Gabriels
West Fork area
Every trip seems to have a theme that we remember it by. Sometimes it’s excessive rain. Maybe mosquitoes, unexpected snow, or when solo, a song that won’t leave your head.
I think this trip will be remembered as the “weekend of exploration.” We didn’t blaze new trails or go where no shoe has seen before, rather, we Continue reading
Bigfoot Seen in Foothills
If there is any question in your mind about the legitimacy of Bigfoot, hopefully this story will help you become a believer.
One summer back in 1973, my buddies and I went to see a Saturday matinee: The Legend of Boggy Creek. We were about 12 years old and full of anticipation of seeing the Bigfoot monster. When the creature finally appeared and put its arm through the window of a single-wide, all of us screamed, almost as loud as the cry from the creature. Nevertheless, the creepy images and unnatural sounds from the cheesy documentary kept my imagination alive for a long time.
I was constantly aware of shadows and sounds in the night that could be Bigfoot. A few years later, I was on a backpack with the Boy Scouts. All of us Scouts swore we heard the eerie cry of something big, dark and abnormal. One boy claimed he saw a shadow of what he described as Continue reading
Mt. Zion Loop Backpack — 11 Miles
May 10-11, 2013
Ten Scouts from Troop 4 pose before completing the Mt. Zion Loop. Click here for all images.
Within minutes after my trailhead briefing, the boys were on their way down the trail. Out of the ten Scouts, the average base weight weighed in at 14 pounds, with some tipping 18 lbs and one a little over 10 lbs. It’s satisfying to watch boys hike unencumbered by heavy packs, practically jogging up the trail. From my experience in lightweight backpacking with Scouts, Continue reading
Summiting Mt. Wilson with Scouts — April 12-14, 2013
Chantry to Eaton Canyon via Mt. Wilson
Assigning the Pace Setter, Navigator and Sweep. Click here for all photos.
All us backpackers met at Chantry Flats and did last shakedown in the parking lot. I handed out crew gear and had the four scouts decided themselves Continue reading
Wilderness First Aid Course
Recently, four of us Assistant Scout Masters completed our Wilderness First Aid certification.
The course was held at Continue reading
Hoegees Camp — February 22-23, 2013
Hoegees Backpack
February 22-23, 2013
First leg of our 2-1/2 hike up to Hoegees Camp along Lower Winter Creek Trail. Click here for all photos
Last week a few of the scouts and ASM’s met together for a quick backpack shakedown. They quickly learned that Continue reading
Chantry to Mt. Wilson Loop — 20 Miles
January 4-5, 2013
Amber, Andy (dog wonder), and I left Chantry Flats Friday evening hiking 8 miles to Devor Camp where we spent the night and completed a full loop up and over Continue reading