San Gabriel Mountains Discussion Forum

Hikin_Jim · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject:

Interesting story that you linked to, Alan. He went through what I think could count as the "classic" Southern California SAR incident: getting caught out after dark. Interesting to see how he reacted and how useful that one small item was (the lighter) in the hands of someone who reacted well. Based on my experience, that was a very honest comment, that bit about how hard it was for him to stop and not press on in the dark.

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Hiking? Aw, gee, do I have to?

Mike P · Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 69 Location: Glendora, CA

Great report! I gotta try climbing someday.
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hiking past rocks and trees as if they were standing still...

TacoDelRio · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks Mike. You're welcome to come along with us one of these days.

TacoDelRio · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject:

Vijja
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlQMCnCfgrM

406 · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:00 am Post subject:

I was looking at that nut placement picture and debating if I should call "sketchy place bro" on the forum moderator, but I noticed in the text that you knew that.

Looks like a real adventure!

TacoDelRio · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:45 am Post subject:

Well... that was actually one of the BEST placements that day. Embarassed

Unidirectional... was intended to be part of a belay anchor, bringing my buddy up.