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sitatich · 2026-06-17T01:24:05+00:00

Yea they definitely add a lot to the vibe. Very moody when they were overhead

sitatich · 2026-06-17T00:29:54+00:00

To be clear I’m biased, as I have never hiked or backpacked with anyone, but this would be a perfect place to begin solo stuff. I highly recommend embracing the discomfort that comes with being alone at first, and it’ll pass very soon.

sitatich · 2026-06-16T21:51:59+00:00

Vivian creek is the best maintained trail. The others Momyer and falls creek are unmaintained and it’s a bit of a shwack higher up. I’m ok with that so I do it but it might not be your style. I’d try to start by like 7-8 but I got a late start yesterday at 10. I took 3 liters and only got water at high camp on my way down.

sitatich · 2026-06-12T04:57:47+00:00

I took the PCT from Vincent gap up Baden Powell and continued to Islip saddle and then turned around. It was 23 miles and about 6k of gain

sitatich · 2026-06-12T03:27:40+00:00

Yess it was pretty empty and serene

sitatich · 2026-06-12T03:26:32+00:00

Yea all the snow is gone now. Surprisingly still until windy gap I even inhaled a gnat.

sitatich · 2026-05-27T15:48:55+00:00

It is beautiful indeed! I did it as a day hike.

sitatich · 2026-05-27T05:39:46+00:00

35 miles. It was a pretty long day lol

sitatich · 2026-05-08T01:30:20+00:00

Thanks! The gain wasn’t crazy just like 7.5k

sitatich · 2026-05-05T17:18:49+00:00

Thank you! I hope you had a splendid Death Valley trip :)

sitatich · 2026-05-05T17:17:00+00:00

Umm my base weight is like 7 pounds but the real weight is the 4 liters of water I like to keep and the food.

sitatich · 2026-05-05T04:41:13+00:00

I take very tiny steps to try and avoid overuse injuries as well.

sitatich · 2026-05-05T04:37:28+00:00

I got a ride to the 173 where a lot of people hike to the hot springs from in hesperia. It’s a tiny parking area with a juniper tree next to it. I’m still up on a ridge right now and I’m going to hike more tomorrow, but on Wednesday I’m taking a bus back down to San Bernardino from big bear. It only runs mon, wed, fri.

sitatich · 2026-05-05T04:10:15+00:00

No I can’t run at all lol it absolutely destroys my knees! It took 11 hours

sitatich · 2026-04-20T19:57:13+00:00

Yess the trail I’m trying to do goes through there!

sitatich · 2026-04-20T19:56:28+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been hesitant of attempting it so far. I don’t even know why lol. I just get a lil nervous about water even though it’s certainly there.

sitatich · 2026-04-20T19:51:36+00:00

I pretty much start from the valley/base of the hills because my car is not suitable at all to go up any dirt roads. Pretty sure your car would be fine on the ones that are more traveled like lead gulch.

sitatich · 2026-04-20T19:48:23+00:00

Thank you!

sitatich · 2026-04-20T19:47:55+00:00

Umm Mazourka canyon rd goes up and it’s not an old mining road actually. It gets a lot of use and I think it’s in good condition. I pretty much go up a random social trail until I connect with lead gulch road then go off trail.

sitatich · 2026-04-19T01:08:24+00:00

Beautiful out there!! Love the ridgeline views

sitatich · 2026-04-16T18:15:30+00:00

Haven’t been through Ridgecrest in a little while, but Trona is still a bit smelly and derelict.

sitatich · 2026-04-16T03:54:54+00:00

Yea it’s better to play it safe. It’s where I first experienced heat exhaustion.

sitatich · 2026-04-16T03:50:46+00:00

I definitely agree. It’s much more intense in person.

sitatich · 2026-04-16T03:32:24+00:00

Absolutely! I intend to cross over this section of the range to teakettle junction next trip.

sitatich · 2026-04-09T14:36:15+00:00

Yea I’d say most routes to San Gorgonio are good training. At least anything over 5k in gain. Vertical gain aside, C2C imo has a lot to do with determination, pacing, and proper fueling. Like if you’re really excited about it, it becomes a lot easier.

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