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-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
Anza Borrego, HPS, SDC, Trip Reports
-The Thimble(2) & San Ysidro Mountain-
04.11.11 | Permalink | Comment?

HPS: #20
SDC: #29

Elevation: 5,779 & 6,147 ft.

Date Hiked: 4-9-2011

Trip Report:
This was the third time I was visiting this area, both times before I did not summit San Ysidro Mountain. Mark had not summited the Thimble or San Ysidro so we decided to tag both while we were here.

San Ysidro Mountain
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
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
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
Misc, Weather
-Weather Update, Lunar Eclipse, Etc.-
12.19.10 | Permalink | Comment?

The NWS is forecasting a series of storms moving through California over the next week. In the Sierra they have posted a winter storm warning for areas above 7000 feet. They are forecasting between 5 and 10 feet of snow could fall over the next week. In southern California the snow level is expected to remain above 9000 feet. This means only a few areas will see any snow fall and any snow which remains below this level will likely melt.

San Gorgonio and San Jacinto December
HPS, Trip Reports
-Mt. Baldy(5)-
11.28.10 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Elevation: 10,064 ft.

Date Hiked: 11-27-2010

Trip Report:
The first big storm of the season hit last week and I wanted to see the snow. I was going to hike San Gorgonio but got back to late from my hike yesterday. I decided to hike Mt. Baldy with my friend Nate. I knew Baldy had snow and could be hiked easily in a day.

Mt. Baldy Summit