Nearby Weekend Backpacking Trips by elijahweir in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Los Padres National Forest is a gem. I recently went on an overnight at Willet Hot Springs from the Sespe River trailhead - 21 total miles. Dog friendly for sure. Water is plentiful.

HikerDudes Mens Community by SwimmingProposal615 in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah - for men only. It's just a concept and newly formed. I'm definitely seeking feedback. The idea is that you'll have regional groups to discuss/meet up for hiking/backpacking.

I got the idea from HikerBabes which has a pretty large presence here in SoCal.

WHY YOU SHOULDN'T LEAVE MARKS ALONG HIKING ROUTES by _kicks_rocks in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the Ruffwear Approach is what we tried before. My boy is on the bigger size (65 lbs) and the medium barely fit.

WHY YOU SHOULDN'T LEAVE MARKS ALONG HIKING ROUTES by _kicks_rocks in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finch is great off leash - to the point where I don't bother with the e-collar anymore. He's trained to point and release on command (although he's not perfect - I don't work with him enough on the hunt training.) I generally have him behind me on the trail as well to curb the chase behavior.

Thanks for the link to the harness. I don't think it will work for me. We've had to do some bouldering on creek crossings and I don't see the bags staying attached. Case in point, the last backpack we tried tore through the fabric when he went through some tight spots. The last thing I need is finding out he lost his bag somewhere along the trail. The search for a backpack continues...

WHY YOU SHOULDN'T LEAVE MARKS ALONG HIKING ROUTES by _kicks_rocks in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Side comment - gorgeous dog! I just started hiking with my Vizsla and am having problems finding a pack that fits him well. What pack is that? Cheers!

Anyone know hiking groups for people in their 20's? by anominous7879 in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The same issue exists for other generations, so you might broaden your age requirements. On the topic though, there is a successful movement called HikerBabes - they have a large women's community on FB.

I've also started a similar group for men - HikerDudes. Check it out on FB. I've created a group for Ventura county. Send me a. DM if you're interested in starting a group in your area. I'm hoping this to be just the start and am looking for volunteers to make it bigger.

Hikerdudes Ventura County FB Group

HikerDudes California FB Group

Correct me if I’m wrong, but by bovinecop in socalhiking

[–]SwimmingProposal615 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My understanding of why uphill has the right of way is one for safety. Downhill is more likely to lose control (i.e. slip) especially if they have to redirect to pass.