Thanks for Creating the C to C Web Site

[nussgary]

I successfully summited Mt San Jacinto last Wed (10/3). My friend (who I convinced) and I traveled to Palm Springs from Columbus, Ohio just to hike the Cactus to Clounds trail. We took all of your posted advice. We started the hike at 4:20 am at the Museum. We both each carried 2 gallons of water & Gatorade and guess what? It wasn't enough to reach the tram. My friend who is athletic and slim consumed his ration by the time we reached 7,000'. I shared my remaining bottle of Gatorade and we reached the Tram station in 7 hours. After reloading with Gatorade I pushed on to the summit solo. My friend decided that he had enough excitement for one day. I reached the summit in 3 hours.
I'm so glad my running buddies at the FrontRunner in Columbus told me about this eat hike. I also thank you for providing all of the technical advice. YOU ARE SO RIGHT WHEN YOU STRONGLY ENCOURAGE HIKERS TO CARRY MORE LIQUIDS THAN EXPECTED. We were lucky. Our supply lasted just short of the Tram ridge.

[Felipe de España]

Now for your pleasure; why not try the peak on the other
side of Interstate 10- Mt. San Gorgonio? It's a tad bit higher
and every bit the challenge that San Jacinto is. Others will no
doubt agree or disagree. Much different than Ohio isn't it?

[IgoslowUgoaround]

hey nussgary
-waves-
FINALLY i have met somebody off this board!.. i passed you on the way up and talked to you for a lil while on the way down... i also played your friend some chess @ the bar while he was waiting for you to come back from the peak... congratulations on conquering C2C and you had a great pace going when i saw you considering you came from the valley floor and i only came from the tram... well i hope to see you out in the splendor of our hiking trails and public lands again...

[KathyW]

nussgary: congratulations! - C2C is a tough hike.

[Hikin_Jim]

I'm really impressed! Good job, bro. Ohio isn't typically associated with high elevation and steep alpine terrain, so you guys did an exceptional job on training.

[zippetydude]

Yes! Nicely done. That's a big trip and a lot of prep - extra credit for having to do the prep without any first hand scouting of the trail! You guys must be in great shape to just hit the ground running and pull it off on your first try! Be sure to post if you're back out this way!

z