First time with Crampons. 

It keeps getting steeper and steeper about to break out the ice ax.

Mt. San Gorgonio 

6/4/23

Made it down to the end of the continous snow to where the patches of snow begin.

Was talking of my crampons could here a person yelling.

Found the person yelling.

Had to trudge back up through the snow about a 1/3 mile to get to him. Was a Korean man that couldn't find his friend.
I called 911, they transferred me to San Bernardino County Sherriff, they transferred me to thier search & rescue department.
I was able to get our pin drop location sent to them.
They take it very seriously and jumped right on it.
Sheriff started a sweep of parking locations, trailheads & campgrounds. They put me on the phone with the helicopter pilot.
I came here with a friend from a hiking club and fellow Lakesider Chris Eveland. Chris found the lost hiker before anyone else.
I tried to get the helicopter to give me and the Korean man a ride out.
They were circling over head but wouldn't do it. Hiked out with the Korean about 6 miles. Was a 14 mile day in total with 4,700 elevation gain.
Made to the vehicle just before dark. Home about 11:pm.
Arrive parking lot jobsite 6:am Monday morning.
I can feel it, but going to work will be like getting some rest compared to yesterday.