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
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
February, 3-4, 2012
Friday afternoon, and the view of the mountains from the 710 North made me think that I should head for the hills! The day was warm, clear, and I was about Continue reading