March 2010

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SDC, Trip Reports
-Cowles Mountain and Pyles Peak-
03.30.10 | Permalink | 2 Comments

SDC: #21 & 22

Elevation: 1,591 and 1,379 ft.

Date Hiked: 3-27-2010

Trip Report:
These two hills are located in Urban San Diego and are very popular hikes. Cowles mountain is the highpoint in the City of San Diego. Pyles Peak is a mile and a half further making the round trip for these to mountains 6 miles.

The Antennae on Cowles Mountain
HPS, Trip Reports
-Mt. Baldy-
03.22.10 | Permalink | 1 Comment

HPS: #14

Elevation: 10,064 ft.

Date Hiked: 3-21-2010

Trip Report:
Mt. Baldy is the highest point in Los Angeles also an HPS peak. Mt. Baldy is also considered one of the 3 big peaks in southern California. During the winter months there is excellent mountaineering in the Baldy Bowl, a large bowl like feature with numerous climbing routes. I had wanted to climb this route while there was still snow, this weekend turned out to be the perfect time.

The Baldy Bowl
Anza Borrego, Trip Reports
-Anza Borrego Wildflowers-
03.15.10 | Permalink | 3 Comments

I had the opportunity to visit Anza Borrego and see the wildflowers. There were many flowers already in bloom but the peak is supposed to be a week from now.

Ocotillo Buds
Weather
-Snow in Southern California-
03.12.10 | Permalink | Comment?

Southern California has received lots of rain this winter, for the high country that means snow. Winter is coming to a close soon so if you have not had a chance to see the snow go quick because it will be gone soon. Here is a few images from the storm this past weekend:

North Peak from a HPWREN Cam
HPS, SDC, Trip Reports
-Middle Peak-
03.06.10 | Permalink | Comment?

HPS: #13
SDC: #20

Elevation: 5,883 ft.

Date Hiked: 3-6-10

Trip Report:
Middle Peak was one of the southern San Diego HPS peaks which I had yet to hike. This peak is just north of Cuyamaca Peak and is known for the poor views and large trees. Middle Peak has the largest trees in San Diego county. This area was devastated by the 2003 fires and is still recovering.

Middle Peak in the Clouds