[Philip]

@Jeff Yes! I like the “SoCal Sweep” too. Has a nice ring to it. That could be an additional challenge/goal to reach.

@AlanB Yep! I'll be doing the SoCal Sweep for the 5th year in a row. ? ? Don't tell anyone, but I'll be doing 12 again, not 11. ?

[Philip]

Thanks Jeff. Fingers crossed!!

[Philip]

2022 Goals: Hmmm. San Diego, SoCal, NorCal, Nevada, AZ Six Packs of Peaks, 3 California 14ers, and complete the Sierra Club San Diego 100 Peaks Challenge. Maybe an “unofficial” Fool's Traverse. ?

[Philip]

I'd be interested. I've done all of the peaks multiple times over the last few years. I began my “Original” Peaks Challenge yesterday with Cucamonga, after competing the “Alternate” Peaks for 2021.

I hike with a lot of different hikers and a few group at times, or just solo. I would be considered fast by some peoples standards. However, when hiking with others its about the group and having a great time, not the speed.

I no expert, but I'm handy with navigation and trail knowledge. I'm also certified as a NOLS Wilderness Responder. I'm on Facebook and Instagram, so if you'd like to set up a hike send me a message. I hike just about every weekend and I plan well in advance. 🙂

[Philip]

@Rizo18rd Diana, have you done Wilson yet? We are hiking that on Saturday. Starting at the top and hiking down to Chantry Flat then back up again, if you're interested.

[Philip]

Oh, I used Google Maps too, and it showed it was closed, even when the road was open.

[Philip]

@Vickie there are intermittent closures on the 2 for repairs, weather, slides, etc. Before I went up I called Caltrans and the Visitors Center to verify if the roads were open or closed.

[Philip]

A few of my quests this year will be the Backbone Trail x 2, Cactus to Clouds x 2, PCT from Snow Creek to San Jacinto Peak, of course the 6 pack of peaks (actually planning on all 8) x 2, Fool's Traverse, and the 9 peak Challenge.

[Philip]

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Gerhard Tratter wrote:

My goal is to hike as much as possible, at minimum once per week. Following are some of my hike list items for 2018

• – Six Pack times Two (I like 12-packs)
• – Mt. Whitney via Mountaineers route (permit for 6/19 and 6/20 secured) – 14ner
• – Mt. Langley via Horseshoe Meadows (permit for 5/27 and 5/28 secured) – 14-ner
• – Telescope Peak in Death Valley National Park (March'ish)
• – Corksrew Peak in Death Valley Nation Park (March'ish)
• – Snow Skills class in Mammoth (April)
• – Backpack San Gorgonio and traverse to San Bernardino (June / July)
• – White Mountain (July/August) – 14ner
• – Zion trip (October/November)
• – The Wave ( Coyote Buttes in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness) providing I can get a permit (December)

When I check last year the area in between Bernadino and Gorgonio was closed. I hope it opens for you this year.[/quote]

AlAnCap, the San Bernardino Divided trail that you mentioned did open up late last year.

[Philip]

We hiked up from Islip Saddle TH and then exited through Vincent Gap. Excellent hike! You will also be able to summit a few other peaks going this route. Requires staging of vehicles though.

[Philip]

My turn! ;p

Just now reading your response. Thanks! I was able to do both Bishop and Alan Peaks on Feb 17th and 18th. I cancelled my plans for Caliente on Feb 24th due to the approaching snowstorms. Plus I needed to be back down in Oceanside by Sunday, Feb 26th. I was coming from Gilroy and had I not cancelled and driven straight through on Feb 23rd, I would definitely have been one of those vehicles stuck on the Grapevine. Now just trying to figure out when to reschedule.

[Philip]

Awesome! Thank you

[Philip]

Haha! I didn't mean this year! ;p I'm sure someone has hiked them at some point in time over the years though. Thanks for the info about Thursday. I knew it was coming up, but I couldn't recall when it was.