Strawberry Peak

First one of the season. It was nice and quiet on a Monday morning. It will get easier. Or so I hope, because I have

The is my second encounter with this peak and I said it the first time and Ill say it again the last mile  or so

Great weather for a hike! First 3 miles gradual incline. Last mile had patches of snow/ice. If careful, no spikes needed. Overall great hike!

My alarm went off at 5 am. I have an hour and a half drive and I like solitude when I’m hiking, so I need

Beautiful day to the peak. Several areas had hard-packed snow & ice but microspikes were not needed. Spoke with lots of hikers at the peak

First peak of 2020.  Hope to do all 18 of So Cal challenge.  Still spots of ice in shady spots but passable without spikes.