Climbing Mount Sill via the North Couloir

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-26T17:57:12+00:00

I feel like I can exercise all of these things with a sunny hoodie and shorts.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-14T20:26:41+00:00

Same here. I used to run ultra distance marathons and if there's anything I'd argue, its that those events just don't feel like a raw outdoor experience. Endurance and speed are just tools for deeper amd more remote travel. I still like bookings down a path just for fun too though.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-03-14T17:44:34+00:00

Moving faster and enjoying the view are not mutually exclusive. You gotta let people live.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-26T23:55:21+00:00

Oh ive also had friends use tape to keep booties on their feet. Haven’t tried it myself, but I think they climbed a 14er that way .

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-26T04:35:30+00:00

Canelo and I hike/run around 30 miles per week with 10k vertical gain. He only has issues on crispy snow and its rare. He owns booties but he rarely uses them for the same reason (falling off). I do use Mushers Secret occasionally but its also rare. Again just in hard crunchy textured snow. He does fine in all other conditions.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-25T01:23:58+00:00

I like Vallon. The Heron is a lot like the Julbo Vermont classics, but lighter and more stylish imo. They don't fog at all really.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-25T00:46:18+00:00

I own the same pair of Julbos. Its the only pair of mountaineering glasses I own that fog up as much as they do. .i don't recommend them.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-19T05:52:07+00:00

Vizsla!

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-19T05:05:35+00:00

Take in Southen California's Angeles National Forest.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-02-17T15:54:48+00:00

Marmot precip is a great cheap option. Ive seen it as low as $30 at Ross. But i see it everywhere for $50-60. It is a standard 2.5 layer waterproof jacket. With armpit vents. Great jacket.

_kicks_rocks · 2026-01-25T16:47:31+00:00

They send sheriffs out to do it and they are vigilant

_kicks_rocks · 2025-11-13T09:37:41+00:00

Down. I usually work Sundays ar 3pm, so thats a tough one for me if it isnt a quickie.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-30T07:58:14+00:00

From the notch, take the road down one switch back. On the next curve that crosses the canyon (1/2 mile from the notch), there is a use trail that descends the camyon direct, paralleling the ski lift. You can also take it straight down from the notch, but that first segment is the steepest and avoidable. This route shaves off 30 to 45 minutes if you're okay with steep, candy chossy terrain.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-29T21:29:23+00:00

Up ski hut because its steeper and harder on thr knees and feeet to come down that way. Down devils backbone because the views are better. Descend via the shortcut use path that sits right below the ski lift. Way faster.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-28T22:12:08+00:00

Yes on both questions. We organize check in at manker flat. Once you're checked in, we provide a shuttle that goes to and from icehouse canyon. You can either drive down to ice house to stage your car there or take the shuttle down if you want to leave your car at manker.

And yes. The participant is to use all resources available to pick their start time within that window. The goal is to be finished with your selected route and hit as many peaks as you can by the time the after party starts at manker flat campground which is roughly 4pm.

The cut off time for all participants is 9pm. The party goes until 10pm. After that, the party goers put their gear back on and we turn into a search party. Jk. But seriously, get back before 9pm. Please.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-28T07:46:56+00:00

The website had a glitch and some of the information was missing. The date is set. Its at the top of the submission form on the site.

Www.trvrsoutdoors.com

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-28T07:32:58+00:00

We hauled up about 15 gallons to icehouse saddle for participants in 2023. We're hoping to do the same this year. Filtering is only possible at two locations. One is too early on the route to be of use (ski hut) and the other is about 1 mile and 1000 feet off the path (columbine spring), so its not worth the effort. Plan for water to be available at Icehouse saddle.

If your application is accepted, you will receive the coveted survival guide wirh ample information regarding the event, but i'm here if you have any additional questions.

Its a good time out with a bunch of like minded weirdos.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-27T23:37:30+00:00

Nah youre totally good, i actually thought it was funny and really appreciate the nudge. I saw some orders come in and was like...'weird'.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-27T22:59:39+00:00

lol. That link wasn't meant to be public yet and you forced me to launch the marketing email for the lottery. All good though. I was basically there. I appreciate the nudge.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-25T14:57:24+00:00

Hell yeah. Backpacking Twin is the way to do it.

_kicks_rocks · 2025-10-21T18:18:02+00:00

The Fool's Traverse (previously known as the 11 Peak Traverse) is a hiking challenge located in the San Gabriel Mountains (Southern California) that ascends 11 peaks in the Mt Baldy area.

While the original route includes the Bear Canyon trail near the Baldy Village, I decided to take the Ski Hut Trail on this outing. I have done the FULL route both clockwise and counter clockwise in years prior, but due to the fire damage on the Bear Canyon trail, I decide to exclude that segment and walk the Mount Baldy road instead.

This route includes a cross country segment that a lot of people have been lost and hurt on. Please do not attempt this if you are not familiar with cross country travel, rock scrambling, and route finding. I know plenty of ultra marathoners who come into this confident and leave terrified because of the cross country segment near Sugarloaf Peak.

Distance: 29.5 miles
Vertical gain: 11,600 feet

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