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Nice. Been a while since I hit the trails, so that'll be a good place to start. Thanks for the response!

Been a month since the last update and almost three since it was supposed to open in "two weeks". Any idea if the tunnel is open or anyone have any new updates? Thanks.

I would be in on this but alas, my daughter's birthday is that day. Otherwise I would totally join Falcon on the "go slow and smell the flowers" pace. I don't get out enough to be in shape to push the pace. Hopefully next time.

Jeff, Agreed. Percentages seem to be way off. In regards to the National Recreation Area (NRA), just look at the organizations involved: Anahauk Youth Sports Organization, San Gabriel Moutains Forever Coalition, The Wilderness Society, Conservation Corps, Acjachemen Nation - Juaneno Tribe, Sierra Cl...

Yup, the parking area looks familiar! Since we didn't see the trail going up the ridge from the road, we dropped down the use trail to the fire road below. I wish I could have taken in the sights, too busy keeping a sharp eye out for these damn bushes. Yes, non burn going forward. Thanks for sharing...

Thanks for sharing the pics. I tried to take my kids up to My. Sally a couple months ago, and the trail and even fire road were covered in Poodle Dog Bush. My son got a nice rash on his back and I didn't even see him brush against any.

That hike is definitely worth the drive. Another of great hike off ACH is to Pallett Mountain or Will Thrall via the Burkhart Trailhead at Buckthorn Campground.

What will cost more: Blasting the old boulder or the geological and environmental impact analysis?

I see from the comments on your blog that a certain SGMD ex-patriate still haunts you. Amazing how he hasn't changed one bit. Amazing, comical, and annoying all at once.

Congrats on the incredible accomplishment.

Talk about exposure....

When I first started hiking, I used Leki poles, and last year I switched to REI ones that were an ounce or two lighter each. I noticed the difference when weighing each standing on the trail, but no difference when using on the trail. I have two kids, and don't have the time to workout as much as I ...

I typically bring a pbj sandwich in a bag, and then put my apple core of peel in the bag to carry out. Simple and effective.

I hiked Sawmill and Pinos last week. Driving up to the trailhead, a bear cub raced across the road directly in front of us. Didn't see Momma bear, but that was an amazing sight! And it happened so quickly, didn't get a chance to get a picture.

I didn't know illegal aliens climbed mountains!!?? I thought they were self-contained in streams and rivers and things like that...

I've yet to see a snake on Baldy, and I'm just fine with that.

I think that was my kids science fair project...

I'm with Harper. Even though I grew up in L.A., I didn't "find" the San Gabriels until a few years ago when a buddy talked me into climbing Mt. Baldy. I just hiked past Cooper Falls for the first time this spring and couldn't wait to go back since it was so nice down in there. I am sad tha...

I am not saying post it for the humor, but post it because it is real. The forest is closed until this thing is out. As much as it sucks, it is reality right now.

Symbolic under the circumstances, especially with the "indefinite" closure...

The government has been looking for reasons to spend money on projects to help save jobs and stop the bleeding economy. This will be a perfect project to spend gov. money. Besides 1% of L.A. is more people than most places in U.S.

From the Mt. Wilson Towercam: Note: the large amount of new smoke seen is due to backfires set by firefighters. This is the very best thing to do at the moment. Go California firefighters! For recent fire updates, click here I guess that is the best thing for now under the circumstances. Cross your ...

Will the highway stay closed after the fires are out? depends on the damage, and how long it would take to fix. the Curve Fire closed a part of the 2 for 5 or so years! I guess we won't know the full extent of the damage until the rainy season is over next spring. Unstable hillsides in a possible E...

They dont talk about the forest because they dont interact in the same way we do...to them its just a heap of potential trouble. I just hope it doesnt turn into our Katrina as a symbol of government ineptitude. Im not pissed, Im way beyond pissed. Those 2 firefighters who died at the hands of the f...

I could not have comprehended that it could burn all the way over to Gleason and then on to Pacifico in so little time. And with no wind...Seems almost impossible to fathom. As for the reason it got so big, I would venture to guess they thought it would be good to have a controlled burn. Now it is ...

Congrats on tagging both in the same weekend. I was scheduled to climb Whitney in June, but badly sprained my ankle playing b-ball. Haven't been able to hit the trails since late May. I have to get out soon before I go postal...

You have to watch out for those foreign born lawyer/dentists. Their mean and unrelenting. I think those types are the same ones that own and operate the Donut/Chinese Food "restaurants".

Who comes up with these things?

and um, wow...

I'd like to see her make a car.

Nice shots. I was up in WA a couple weeks ago and was able to spot a black tailed deer. But not much else, and have never seen anything bigger than squirrel around here. One day...

Did see one deer up on the Whitney main trail a few years back. I forgot that.

Looking new or used? Dealer or private sale? I can only provide help/guidance if you're going to try the new dealer route. Let me know. It is nothing groundbreaking, but anything helps, right?

Where is that link to the crazy/stupid hiking outfits? I was looking for it the other day and couldn't locate it again... Need to save that to favorites for a good laugh now and then.