Thinking About Doing Skyline...

[Sally]

You can do it, HJ! Although it's a little wacky navigating around the shortcuts at the bottom in the dark, starting an hour or two before dawn is nice because the sunrise is usually pretty spectacular, and you'll have way more than enough time to complete the hike before dark (even if you set a record for the slowest Skyline.)

Go Jim go!

[Andy]

Go for it Jim! Its a fantastic moral booster and with all of your experience you'll do just fine. Just start extra early, go light on the gear (gadgets) and set some milestones. I'm already looking forward to one epic write-up

[cynthia23]

My gut feeling is that you can do it just fine HJ. I would only urge you to pack as little as safely possible as that makes a huge difference. When I have seen you you always seem to be carrying a very heavy load. This is the day to leave the stove behind I will probably be up there on the 8th though doubt I'll go all the way. PM and let me know the date you're doing it, maybe I can work it to be there. Would be fun to hike at least some of the way with ya. If not, best wishes!

[Hikin_Jim]

Go for it! A little light rain would make it that much better, IMO. The last time I did San Jacinto this summer it rained a good portion of the time and it was AWESOME. I didn't like the almost getting hit by lightning part...

You almost had me until right there, Hal. Don't go into sales

HJ

[HH8]

I keep toying with the idea of doing Skyline

I think I can do it

If I could make it, I think you will too. Reread my TR:
http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3221&highlight=

[bluerail]

I don't know zip...looks like some uphill there.
Seriously looks nice and I know you always enjoy it.....someday Maybe I can join you.. I will be there in spirit....best of luck buddy and hug kat and the family for me.

I will be having my struggles as well Sunday.

[Hikin_Jim]

If I could make it, I think you will too. Reread my TR:
http://www.mtsanjacinto.info/viewtopic.php?t=3221

Excellent write up (and very encouraging). May I borrow your Sherpa?

HJ

[halhiker]

So I take it you didn't go. It would have been a PERFECT day for it. Nice weather and not a drop of rain out here.

[Hikin_Jim]

So I take it you didn't go. It would have been a PERFECT day for it. Nice weather and not a drop of rain out here.

Oh, crud. I wondered if that might happen. Weather reports are so iffy. I was quite persuaded by your lightning remarks not to go.

I'm now shooting for Saturday, Dec. 8. I'll probably start at 0400, which means I'll leave here around 0200.

HJ

[halhiker]

The lightning was from a summer thunderstorm. Winter storms are different, very little risk of lightning. It really was beautiful here today. Hope next week is as nice.