December 7-8, 2012
Friday after work and we had no plans. What better way to enjoy the evening than to take a stroll up into the Canyon and Continue reading
Category Archives: Trip Reports
Mt. Wilson Open Jaw – 27 miles
October, 5 -7, 2012
Even in a drought year, the West Fork was flowing well
After nearly two months of 90-degree-plus days, an 80-degree weekend sounded real good! Last weekend I lead our Boy Scout Troop on an over-night to Henninger Flats (above Pasadena). The hike up was upward towards 100 degrees and Continue reading
Henninger Flats Backpack
September, 29 – 30, 2012
JT giving a briefing before the hike. Temperature was well over 100 degrees.
Earlier this year, our Scout Master asked me to head up the backpacking program for Troop 4. I gladly accepted. I knew that I would be encouraging a BSA-approved Continue reading
Tuolumne to Yosemite Valley – 63 Miles
August 7-12, 2012
My pack weighed 11 lbs after five days
Last year Amber’s and my packs were in excess of 35 pounds base weight (weight less food, water and fuel) each. This year our packs were both sub-10lbs each, with my pack weight at 19lbs and Amber’s at Continue reading
Troop 4 High Sierra Backpack
Wednesday, July 11th – Day 1
Only five of us Scouts and Scouters this year. Click here for more photos
After a four-hour drive up Hwy 395 in 100° heat, we arrived at Horseshoe Meadows Campground above Lone Pine, CA. The crew spent about an hour Continue reading
Orchard to Henninger — 14 Miles
Friday, June 15th, 2012 
On our calendar, we have blocked off a few weekends reading, “Family Backpack Training.” If we don’t, those precious days will be Continue reading
Orchard – Jones Peak Loop — 10 Miles
April 20 & 21st, 2012
At the Mt. Wilson Trail trail head
Four Thirty PM, Friday and our packs were ready from the night before. Each of our backpacks weighed in at about 10 pounds base weight. The forecast this weekend called for clear skies, warm day and Continue reading
Henninger Flats with Graces
March-2-3, 2012
Amber, James, Andy, Myself; John, Ben and Colin Grace
We met at the Roosevelt and Altadena Drive trail head, leading down into Eaton. Before we left, we all weighed our packs Continue reading