Cucamonga Peak

Last weekend of the pre thaw freeze. Thought I would get away with not taking crampons. Big mistake – made for an overly strenuous trip

Completed the 2nd hiking challenge in the snow on March 24, 2018. Total 12 mile hikein 9 hours and 5 minutes.

Ice and clouds everywhere. Icehouse Saddle was extremely cold as always. Sitting above the clouds and watching them move in the wind was an amazing

Great hike. Started off right around 6:45 am in crisp, mid 30’s temps. Things warmed up as the ascent progressed, until I hit the saddle.

Easy hike up to the summit. Some snow/ice on the ground, not enough for crampons but micro spikes would have been nice. There was a

So wet and so cold and I know now what winter essentials are missing from my hiking wardrobe. Miserable but worthwhile! Loved walking around the