Snow Creek Roll Call/Transportation/Car Pooling

[tinaballina]

I can't bring that much sugar..

Your bringing enough for atleast 2 people, correct?

usually i bring enough sugar for ten people, i am not allowed to eat it all because i become crazy tina. i think Ze has video of me with rock candy, that was the crack of all crack for me. i have since cut back on that.

[Ellen]

Howdy All

I'm bringing a bag of snack-sized Snickers left over from Halloween for anyone that wants added carbohydrate

Miles of smiles,
Ellen

[Florian]

I should be available to give some hikers a ride from tramway back to Snow Creek on Saturday afternoon. But only before 4pm as i have other commitments later. I think Tina and Zippety have my phone numbers. If anyone else thinks they'll be at the valley station before 4pm DM me and i can send you my phone number.

-Florian

[Marknhj]

I am trying to work out dropping my truck off on Friday afternoon at the tram station overnite parking. I am trying to find someone to pick me up that afternoon to take me home in La Quinta. I can fit 5 or 6 additional folks ( more if they want to lay down in the back of my truck). I will update with more info when available.B

Brad - I can give you a ride back to LQ. Let me know what time Friday afternoon, I'm only ten minutes from the tram station.

[tinaballina]

I should be available to give some hikers a ride from tramway back to Snow Creek on Saturday afternoon. But only before 4pm as i have other commitments later. I think Tina and Zippety have my phone numbers. If anyone else thinks they'll be at the valley station before 4pm DM me and i can send you my phone number.

-Florian

thanks Florian...

[lik2hik]

Hello Ellen:
I would like to join you folks on the Snow Creek hike. Sounds like nonstop fun! Thanks to the excellent directions, I can make my way to the starting point, so I plan on being there at 3:30, ready to go. Is the permit situation all set? Anything you need me to bring?

Thanks,
Phil

[Florian]

I should be available to give some hikers a ride from tramway back to Snow Creek on Saturday afternoon. But only before 4pm as i have other commitments later.

I need to revise this a bit. Looks like i might be picking up Zipp and Blue Rail sometime before noon. I could also do another shuttle run after that say 1 or 2pm if anyone else is back to the tram by then. But otherwise i need to be done and back home by about 3pm. Thanks.

-Florian

[Florian]

Just for fun i hiked a ways up the PCT from Snow Creek this morning. It's a very nice trail through huge boulders with great views. However it takes forever to get anywhere. After 5.5 miles i was at the 3200' level and had only gained 2000' of elevation from the gate! That distance on the Skyline you've climbed about 5000'. You guys that love a steep cardio climb are probably not gonna like the start of this hike too much. BTW, i don't see any reason why 2 or 3 cars couldn't park right at the gate as long as you keep off the pavement. There are no NO PARKING signs and my truck was fine there today. Even saw a DWA employee and he just smiled and waved. Just saves a couple hundred yards of walking is all.

Also ran into a couple forum members. Was it Scott and Rick? Sorry for not remembering your names. If you guys see this let me know who you are!

-Florian

[halhiker]

Just for fun i hiked a ways up the PCT from Snow Creek this morning. It's a very nice trail through huge boulders with great views. However it takes forever to get anywhere. After 5.5 miles i was at the 3200' level and had only gained 2000' of elevation from the gate! That distance on the Skyline you've climbed about 5000'. You guys that love a steep cardio climb are probably not gonna like the start of this hike too much. BTW, i don't see any reason why 2 or 3 cars couldn't park right at the gate as long as you keep off the pavement. There are no NO PARKING signs and my truck was fine there today. Even saw a DWA employee and he just smiled and waved. Just saves a couple hundred yards of walking is all.

Also ran into a couple forum members. Was it Scott and Rick? Sorry for not remembering your names. If you guys see this let me know who you are!

-Florian

It's not steep at all but that's why you can move fast.

[zippetydude]

...it takes forever to get anywhere.

You noticed that, huh?

I understand that it's intentionally graded to be smooth and functional for backpackers as well as hikers. Still, from our perspective as regulars on Skyline, it does seem a little too easy on the incline.

I prefer it as a running trail myself, as you don't get bored and can get some serious miles in without having to stop and gasp for air like I do on Skyline.

z