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HPS, Trip Reports
-Tramshoeing up San Jacinto Peak(3)-
01.02.11 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Elevation: 10,834 ft.

Date Hiked: 12-31-2010

Trip Report:
The final day of 2010 was a good one. It does not get much better than a trip up San Jacinto in the snow. I had wanted to take the tram and hike the peak in winter for a long time and it finally worked out. Eric, who I hiked El Cajon Mountain with decided to come along as well.

San Jacinto Summit
Weather
-First Big Storm of the Season-
11.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The first big storm of the season is heading for southern California this weekend. The National Weather Service is estimating 6-12″ above 7000 ft. The snow level is expected to drop to 4500 ft. This means the mountains in San Diego county will get snow as well.

-Mt. Baldy Forecast
-San Gorgonio Forecast
-San Jacinto Forecast

Snow on the Thimble After the Week Long January 2010 Storms
Weather
-Toro Peak Snow-
01.27.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Southern California has been inundated with rain and snow this past week. The HPWREN cam on Toro peak caught a view of all this snow as the latest storm was rolling out. Here is the image:
SDC, Trip Reports
-White BM and Bonny BM-
01.23.10 | Permalink | 2 Comments

SDC: #14 & 15

Elevation: 5,326 ft. & 4,574 ft.

Date Hiked: 1-23-10

Trip Report:

I had been looking to go for a hike for the past few weeks. This past week southern California had an epic series of storms which left snow above 4,000 ft in San Diego. Although there was up to two feet of snow I was still going to try and bag an HPS and a few SDC peaks. I choose to hike San Ysidro mountain becasue you can also bag 3 SDC peaks (The Thimble, White BM and Bonny BM). These peaks aree located west of Borrego Springs along State Route 22. The directions from the HPS site were dead on.

White Benchmark
Weather
-First Snow for San Diego-
11.28.09 | Permalink | Comment?

We got our first snow of the year for San Diego county today. It is snowing above 4000 feet. Hopefully tomorrow I wil be able to get out and see it!

This is also exactly one year to the day when I first hiked Monument Peak. Here is a link to the trip report

Here is an image from the HPWREN can on Mt. Laguna
Weather
-Winter Storm Warning-
12.16.08 | Permalink | Comment?

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm region for the San Diego Mountains. LINK.

I am excited to head up there this weekend to the see how much snow has fallen. More to follow.
Weather
-Snow in the Mountains-
12.14.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Well the first part of the storm is hit the county yesterday with snow in the local mountains. They could potentially get 15 inches before the storm is over. Here is a picture from the HPWREN cam on Monument Peak:
Weather
-Possible Snow in Local Mountians-
12.10.08 | Permalink | Comment?

The preliminary weather report says possible snow above 4000 feet by the end of next Tuesday. Here is a link to the point forecast for Cuyamaca Peak

Here is another link to the forecast discussion which is updated frequently LINK

If this storm does pan out I will hopefully be able to get out and go hiking in the first snow storm of the season.
14er, Colorado, Trip Reports
-Quandary Peak(2)-
02.25.07 | Permalink | Comment?

Elevation: 14,265 ft.

Date Hiked: 2-25-2007

Trip Report:
This was my second time hiking Quandary peak but the first time during the winter. This peak is the most popular 14er to hike in the winter. It is easily accessed and a short hike. Today was no exception. Even though the weather was abysmal there were still plenty of people out today.

Quandary Peak West Ridge
14er, Colorado, Trip Reports
-Mt. Bierstadt Winter Attempt-
12.02.05 | Permalink | Comment?

Elevation: 14,060 ft.

Date Hiked: 12-2-2005

Trip Report:
This was my first attempt on Mt. Bierstadt and it happened to be in the middle of a strong winter storm. As soon as we got to the trailhead I knew our chances of summiting were slim. The winds were strong and it was overcast most of the trip.

Mt. Bierstadt from Guanella Pass