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HPS, Trip Reports
-San Jacinto Peak(4)-
01.03.12 | Permalink | 3 Comments

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
Trip Reports
-Mt. Laguna PCT Hike-
12.25.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

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
Weather
-Heavy Snow in the Mountains-
12.12.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

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
HPS, Trip Reports
-San Gorgonio Mountain(3) From South Fork-
03.13.11 | Permalink | 5 Comments

Elevation: 11,499 ft.

Date Hiked: 3-12-2011

Trip Report:
I was back to give San Gorgonio another shot before the winter was over. The plan for this trip also included the remainder of the 8 peaks along the ridge from San Gorgonio to San Bernardino Peak. This would be done over a span of two days.

Jepson Peak to San Bernardino Peak
Weather
-Cold Storm Headed for SoCal-
02.23.11 | Permalink | Comment?

There is a cold storm headed for Southern California. Forecasters are saying the snow level could drop as low as 1,500 feet! This means Black Mountain could get a dusting of snow! Forecasters are also saying high temperatures on Saturday could set records.

NWS Special Weather Statement
San Diego Union Tribune Story

Pictures Below
Anza Borrego, HPS, SDC, Trip Reports
-Granite Mountain-
02.21.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

HPS: #19
SDC: #28

Elevation: 5,633 ft.

Date Hiked: 2-20-2011

Trip Report:
Granite Mountain is located in western Anza Borrego. It has many ridges which can easily be climbed. The most popular route starts a mile west of S2 and a few miles south of 78. This is the route we chose to hike.

Granite Mountain
Anza Borrego, HPS, Trip Reports
-Garnet Peak(2)-
02.06.11 | Permalink | Comment?

Elevation: 5,900 ft.

Date Hiked: 2-6-2011

Trip Report:
Garnet Peak is located on the eastern edge of the Laguna Mountains. It has one of the best views in San Diego county. The hike to the summit is short and easy but makes a good training hike. This was my second time hiking this mountain.

Garnet Peak from the Trailhead
HPS, Trip Reports
-San Gorgonio Attempt from South Fork-
01.25.11 | Permalink | Comment?

Elevation: 11,499 ft.

Date Hiked: 1-22 to 1-23-2011

Trip Report:
I have wanted to hike San Gorgonio in winter for quite awhile. I had never been up the South Fork in the summer or winter so I wanted to go with a group that knew the area. There was a meetup posted with the SoCal Hikers and Peakbaggers which I joined.

San Gorgonio from our Campsite
LPC, SDC, Trip Reports
-Mt. Woodson From Poway Lake-
01.09.11 | Permalink | Comment?

SDC: #27

Elevation: 2,855 ft.

Date Hiked: 1-8-2011

Trip Report:
Mt. Woodson is a popular hiking and climbing spot in San Diego county. There are two routes to the top, a paved road from the east and a nice trail from Lake Poway to the west. The road up the east side of the mountain has established climbing routes on many of the large boulders. The trail from Lake Poway is longer than the road and makes a good training hike.

Black Mountain to the West
Misc, Weather
-Mt. Laguna Snow-
01.08.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

This past weekend the San Diego mountains finally got snow. I took a drive over Sunrise highway to see the snow. It only took 45 min to get to Sunrise highway from San Diego. The snow started around 5,000 ft and got heavier the higher I drove. The roads were not too bad and were mostly clear all the way to Julian. The snow stopped about 5 miles north of the Mt. Laguna store. I could see Anza Borrego through the clouds the few places along I road where I stopped. Here are a few of the photos from the drive.

Consistent Snow Along The Highway