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meaning: that you've personally seen every major canyon and peak that the Sierra has to offer.

high or mid Sierra, your choice, e.g. for as far south, north and west as you want to claim


e.g. I have not even been up thru half of the trailheads on the East Side, so I would not claim to have seen much.

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I am going to the be at Ediza Lake climbing Banner/Ritter later this month and would like to head over Ritter Pass then to Foerster. Anyone know how the route is? Better to take Glacier Pass?

Just a heads up that it will be unusually hot this weekend in the Sierra and that wet slides are a good possibility, especially in couloirs. Maybe someone with more know-how can chime in.

Hey there guys, got a week off in June (12th-18th) and would love to spend it climbing and generally having fun in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne, and the East Side.

I can lead 5.6/7 and follow .8 in most cases. I have a pretty quick learning curve, and am willing to try harder. Looking to getting after it for the week and maximize climbing time.

If interested in any of the dates, shoot me a PM ...

A hiker who started from Humber Park near Idyllwild was lost and descended Chino Canyon to end up at the LOWER tram station the next day :shock:
http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=2303

anyone been in this area? not going for another threee weeks, but wanted to get a feel for the conditions.

Saw this on another forum...

"Hike" the entire Mount Whitney Main Trail (up) on YouTube!

In 40 video-clips, of 8 to 10 minutes each, you'll be able to watch the entire trail from Whitney Portal Trailhead to the Summit. All are in real (hiking) time (your time may vary) for a total of 6 hours, 11 minutes. The "first person perspective" capture takes on a very realistic virtual hike all the way up to the ...

Sad news!

He was with his 10 and 15 yr old boys yesterday, attempting to ski a line down Matterhorn Pk.

Apparently the 10 yr old got in a jam and dad tried to help him but fell some 90' trying to help him.

The 15 yr old had to ski down to camp, leaving the dad and brother behind, to get help.

What a nightmare for these two young boys, the Mom, and the ...

Anybody been up Bishop pass lately? I'm thinking of heading up Agassiz in a few days. Bring snowshoes along or can get by without?

Thanks.