Mt. San Jacinto Outdoor Recreation

Howdy All

Headed up with Marilyn.

Looking up Falling Rock Canyon (FRC) after bypassing the dry falls at the bottom.



My hiking buddy, Miracle Marilyn.



Looking back down the canyon from whence we came



We've hiked out of FRC via the talus/scree slope and attained the ridge that will take us to Ontario peak. Looking back at Sugarloaf peak (left bump).



The route follows the ridge up, switching from side to side. Looking up at the western shoulder of Ontario peak.



Getting higher, closer to Ontario's left shoulder. I wonder if that canyon is doable without technical gear.



Looking back at Glendora Ridge road.



Looking at Baldy from the summit of Ontario peak.



Looking at the San Gabriels from Ontario.



Looking south from Ontario.



Heading up the use trail to Big Horn peak -- looking at Cucamonga peak.



Looking at Baldy from Big Horn peak. What's that bloody blonde doing in the picture? Pay no attention to the gleaming metal item in her left hand.



Heading down the ridge before we turn left and drop into Icehouse Saddle.



We're now descending Icehouse canyon. I think that peak in the distance is Lookout.



Right after this picture, Marilyn declared that she saw no new blood -- shh...don't jinx the hike

It was a lovely overcast day.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

Pictures AND narration! You're really getting the hang of it!

Did you get any pics on our Sunday Baldy hike? I didn't and I am kicking myself because it was such a pretty day.

Great hike and post, Ellen.

Dang, we need some snow....

Your signal mirror is unique, serving also as an emergency reserve for fluids.

And yes, dat be Lookout Mtn. - and whatisthat agrees, too.

stay warm,
arocknoid

Howdy Arocknoid

Yes, the paucity of snow is depressing

I love your allusion to my (ahem) signal mirror

Had a lovely hike up FRC with Sally and Carole last Wed. There was enough white stuff that we benefited from our microspikes. The temperature was even brisk enough that I didn't overheat in long sleeves and pants.

Looking forward to trying some new routes -- Good canyon to Baldy, for example.

Miles of smiles,
Ellen