[Mark]

Will you be doing the So Cal finishers shirt again for 2021?

[Mark]

I've done both ways. Personally, I liked going from Manker flats to the ski hut up the bowl then down devils backbone. The Manker to ski hut to bowl is shorter, but steeper. The part that is underestimated is after devils backbone when you have to go down the ski routes. It's a lot steeper than you realize. Also, having the lodge to stop at and get a bite to eat and drink before finishing the last downhill of the hike is a real plus.

[Mark]

Mt. Wilson did not have snow, but supposedly it's not allowed. Did it anyways. Strawberry Peak might have a little snow, but it shouldn't be that bad. It's not too far in distance from Wilson, and about the same altitude.

Never hiked it, but I think Sitton Peak near Lake Elsinore is clear.

Other than that, Mt. Lowe is not one of the peaks, but it's a fun hike. You learn lots of history on that hike. And you can combine it with Echo Mountain.

San Gabriel peak, which has one of the best westerly views and is also not on the peak list, should be in a similar situation as Wilson and Strawberry. Although the access trail is a north facing, so there still may be snow there. You can reach it from the Red Box parking lot just like Strawberry.

Bridge to Nowhere and Tunnels to nowhere aren't real tough hikes, they are relatively flat. But the Bridge goes along the river. That's pretty much my home when I'm not hiking up stuff.

[Mark]

Sent out connect requests. Next hike is either going to be Wilson or Strawberry on 1/30. It'll depend on how much snow gets dumped on the mountains in the next week.

[Mark]

Maria. Would love to partner up on the challenge. I scrubbed the Baldy hike because of the snow, but looking to do Cucamonga or Ontario on the 16th.