August 2010

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HPS, Trip Reports
-San Bernardino Peak-
08.31.10 | Permalink | 3 Comments

HPS: #17

Elevation: 10,649 ft.

Date Hiked: 8-29-2010

Trip Report:
San Bernardino Peak is on the western edge of a high ridge in the San Bernardino Mountains. It is 5 miles from San Gorgonio, the highest mountain in southern California. It is also one of the 22 mountains in southern California over 10,000 feet. I hiked this peak from the Angelus Oaks trailhead with my friend Mark who I had hiked Mt. Whitney with last month.

Mt. Baldy Above the Clouds
Weather
-SoCal Thunderstorms-
08.28.10 | Permalink | Comment?

On 8/26 southern California had a round of thunderstorms in the mountains. These storms dropped several inches of rain as well as strong winds throughout the day. The HPWREN cams picked up some of the weather throughout the day. These cams are located throughout southern California which provided a great view of the stormy weather.

Lyons Peak Looking East
14er, Colorado, Trip Reports
-Mt. Democrat-
08.21.10 | Permalink | 2 Comments

CO 14er: #8/54

Elevation: 14,148 ft.

Date Hiked: 8-16-2010

Trip Report:
I have wanted to hike the four 14ers in this area for a long time. I had made one attempt in 2004 but had to turn around because of severe AMS. I was in Denver for 5 days and decided this area would maximize my peakbagging chances. The flight in was great, I was amazed there was not a single cloud in the sky, very unusual for August in the mountains. I drove up to Kite Lake Sunday afternoon and spent the evening taking pictures and resting. The weather was beautiful, only a few small clouds in the sky. There were also people finishing the hike as I arrived at the lake.

Mt. Democrat
Misc
-Aerial Photos-
08.20.10 | Permalink | Comment?

On the flight from San Diego to Denver I had a window seat and was able to take some photos of the mountains around southern California. I could recognize most of the prominent peaks and some of the less prominent ones. It was amazing to see the mountains I have hiked from this vantage point.

San Diego Bay to Cuyamaca Peak