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I realize that this is most likely not the most opportune time to be climbing due to the wet season but i am forced to utilize this time window to check out the area. Any areas in the valley or jtree that are known to be fairly reliable (stay dry) ? I would even take some suggestions on some nice hikes within the valley. Being that i have never been to either place i would ...

Wondering what the descent options are when doing this in early April? Glissading down Avalanche Gulch would be great but "avalanche" gulch might not be very safe that time of the year. Any other options for a fast descent (as in glissading) ?

Does Casaval Ridge top out at 13k? From the pictures it seems to be roughly the same height as the Red Banks. Do you continue towards Misery Hill just like the AG ...

My g/f is an avid outdoor photographer and, as we suspect, it's up near/in the Buttermilks, she wants to shoot it this weekend. Thanks!



Photo credit to Jeff Sullivan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffreysullivan/

Just wanted to link this to SP. Tood Gordon is inviting all from the climbing community to join him at his rancheria in Joshua Tree to pay tribute to Jim Bridwell, the father of modern day big wall climbing and beyond. I'd say more but the post on Supertopo spells it out. I'm there!! :D

Bridwellfest 2010 @ Todd Gordon's Ranch (Joshua Tree), April 24th

Anyone heard or know of a high desert peak outside of Barstow called Sidewinder Peak or Sidewinder Mtn?? Got a source if you do?

Yes, it's a System. Involves stamp collecting and a leaf blower. Who'd a thunk it? :)

Whitney Lottery

And if you didn't get your application in already, I think you missed this year's initial deadline.

If anyone is interested, I have some vouchers for the Mt Baldy ski area. I think its around 55 bucks for a lift ticket, I will sell the vouchers for 20 each or best offer

PM me for details

Anybody been up there recently, know what the ice is like? Howz about Cold Stream Canyon? Thanks for any updates.

Does anyone have a recent picture of Telescope peak from the east that they wouldn't mind posting?

Thanks!