Route Climbed: Cactus to Clouds (up AND down) Date Climbed: 1/1/02
Nice 10,400 ft vert / 35 mile workout. The trail was snow-free until about a mile below the tram, where it started to get pretty icy. It remained icy until about a mile above the tram. The rest of the hike to the summit was on well-packed snow. I wore running shoes, shorts and a t-shirt the whole way, except I put on a light jacket near the top. I didn't bring any money with me so I wouldn't be tempted to take the tram down. (NOTE - 2/21/02: I just read the guilty's comment below that the tram ride down is FREE. I didn't realize this when I was up there, but it's good to know!) Times: 5:27 up, 4:44 down.
Many thanks to mdostby for his great San Jacinto page!
Josh - Jan 2, 2002 8:54 am
Route Climbed: Cactus to Clouds (up AND down) Date Climbed: 1/1/02Nice 10,400 ft vert / 35 mile workout. The trail was snow-free until about a mile below the tram, where it started to get pretty icy. It remained icy until about a mile above the tram. The rest of the hike to the summit was on well-packed snow. I wore running shoes, shorts and a t-shirt the whole way, except I put on a light jacket near the top. I didn't bring any money with me so I wouldn't be tempted to take the tram down. (NOTE - 2/21/02: I just read the guilty's comment below that the tram ride down is FREE. I didn't realize this when I was up there, but it's good to know!) Times: 5:27 up, 4:44 down.
Many thanks to mdostby for his great San Jacinto page!
mdostby - Nov 21, 2001 10:22 am
Route Climbed: Round Valley, Marion Mt., Devil's Slide Date Climbed: VariousHiked to the summit many times throughout the years. Great views from the top! Someday I would like to attempt the Snow Creek Route.