[Julie]

I believe the the Wilson, San Bernardino, and San Gorgonio were all removed due to extended forest closures related to the fires last year.

[Julie]

Thanks for the input.

I'm close to Idyllwild and hoping to head up over President's weekend.

[Julie]

Thank you – I'm looking at Hillsound and Kahtoola

[Julie]

That you Jeff for the breakdown and difference between each.

I've order my microspikes and looking forward to practicing with them on packed snow and ice where there is already some tread laid down. At this time, anything more that this is something I'm not comfortable with. Next year, as my experience grows with winter hiking I hope to try snowshoeing and add crampons to my gear. Late in 2017 I saw some groups hikes and classes for winter hiking and I'll be looking to build with those too next year. Who knew this winter would be so short.

[Julie]

My thoughts exactly Haemama.
I am a very cautious hiker and have been reading and researching trails and snow hikes. I'm looking at hiking trails with worn paths through patches of snow and ice (you won't see cutting a path through snow or ice this year:). Idyllwild is my home area and I'm very familiar with quite a few trails up there and plan on exploring in hopes there is still a little ice/snow on flatter areas by the saddle that I can get comfortable on. I want to take baby steps, an be prepared if I run into snow and icy conditions on a trail.

[Julie]

Thanks for the update on trail conditions.