I did not get outside in 2011 as many times as 2010 but I still had quite a few great hikes. I was able to visit Death Valley for the first time as well as the Sierra twice. I visited the San Gorgonio area twice during Calendar winter with one summit. I took quite a few trips to Anza Borrego and visited Canyon Sin Nombre for the first time.

Unfortunately I did not summit a 14er this year, this will be a goal for next year. The highest elevation reached in 2011 was Trail Peak 11,605 ft.

Mt. San Jacinto

Date Hiked: 12-31-2011

Trip Report:
Hiking up San Jacinto has become an annual tradition on new years eve. This was the second year Eric and I hiked to the top from the tram. It was a beautiful day and a fun hike.

Mt. Baldy and San Gorgonio From The Summit

Date Hiked: 12-27-2011

Trip Report:
Canyon Sin Nombre is a gorge in Anza Borrego near the Imperial County border. It as well a the Mud Caves are located in the Carrizo Valley.

Canyon Sin Nombre

Date Hiked: 12-23-2011

Trip Report:
I went for a short hike along the PCT on Mt. Laguna to see the snow and experience the wind. It was a beautiful but cold day. Here are some pictures.

Monument Peak

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issues a winter storm warning for areas above 5,000 feet. There is a powerful storm on its way which could bring snow all the way down to 3,500 feet!

Southern California Satellite Image

All Highlighted Locations Could See Significant Snow

Date Hiked: 11-5-2011

Trip Report:
Valley of the Moon is one of the premier rock climbing destinations in southern California. There are plenty of established routes and it is never crowded, it is also a great place to hike and explore. This area contains the point at which San Diego county, Imperial county and Mexico meet.

Valley of the Moon

Photo by Bruce

SDC: #35

Elevation: 3,409 ft.

Date Hiked: 8-20-2011

Trip Report:
Bell Bluff is a mountain in eastern San Diego county near Alpine. There is a nice trail which will take you near the top but some off trail work is needed to get to the actual summit.

Bell Bluff

Elevation: 11,499 ft.

Date Hiked: 7-30 to 7-31-2011

Trip Report:
This was a trip with the peakbaggers meet up group. The plan was to start at the Momyer trailhead, hike to Saxton camp then hike to the summit. The total mileage was around 26 with an elevation gain around 6000.

San Gorgonio

DPS: #4

Elevation: 11,048 & 9,994 ft.

Date Hiked: 7-16-2011

Trip Report:
I had wanted to hike Telescope peak for a long time and finally had the opportunity this weekend. Eric, Dave and I drove from San Diego to hike Telescope and see Death Valley.

Telescope Peak

Elevation: 11,605 ft.

Date Hiked: 7-9-2011

Trip Report:
Trail Peak is small peak near Horseshoe Meadows and can be reached with an easy day hike from the Cottonwood Pass trailhead.

Trail Peak