El Cajon Mountain

I wanted to get this hike done early in the year, I have a plan how to do the 18 peaks with success and that

This was challenging and I felt it for a while, but I'd definitely do it again and again. It was a never ending rollercoaster with

Fourth time up ECM, but firsts of 2020!  Much easier to cope with the constant up and down when you know exactly what to expect..

Started at sun rise and was still a terribly hot day for January. Hit El Captain, El Cajon, and the El Captain again.

Arrived at the trail head at 4:15 AM with the goal to summit before the sunrise. I was the first to summit on this particular

El Cajon is one tough mountain don’t let its elevation fool you !