Monthly Archives: March 2013

Easter

Easter, we did a short hike with Mom and Dad O., cousin Debbie, and niece Amanda.    Actually walked to the Orange County Redwood grove.   Who knew we had redwoods in the...
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Mt. San Jacinto, we got a little antsy and tried this hike too early in the year (March 17th).    We got about half way to summit before snow and ice became too deep, every step we would sink to above our knees.   Great work out, but didn’t get too far.    Tip-off should have been when every other hiker had snow shoes or cramp-ons.

Whitney Snub

Attended a prep class at REI and submitted max lottery requests, but we were not granted Whitney climbing permits. Bummed, may look towards Colorado for altitude practice...
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