Wrightwood, CA-Hiking/Camp/Knives

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Fresh back from an overnight hike/camp in beautiful Wrightwood California. I had never been there before and yet it seemed right in my backyard. First was a short 5 mile hike from Inspiration point to Blue Ridge camp. Nice scenery and some autumn colors are starting to show. After the hike it was time to make camp and patiently await the next days adventure---an 8 mile hike up Mt. Baden-Powell (9,400ft.) with an elevation gain of 2,800ft. in the first 4 miles. As expected, the trip was a blast and I got a few camp and hike pictures to share with you guys. I hope you enjoy them!

-RB


Blue Ridge Trail (Pacific Crest Trail). A 5 mile hike to start the trip off right.
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Camp/Knives
Barong Machete, Victorinox OHT Stay glow, JK Tactical Hiker, Becker Necker
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Cold Steel 12” Barong Machete did lots of wood splitting for the night’s fire.
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Fuzzy made with the 12” Barong
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Her first fuzz stick with her own knife.
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JK Knife was use to split smaller pieces of wood and make fuzz sticks.
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The Becker Necker helped with the fuzz too!
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My point exactly! Red is easy to see amidst the forest debris.
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Mora and JK
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Professional Spectator
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The end result and a warm night.
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Hiking to the summit of Mt Baden-Powell (9,400ft.) with 2,800ft. elevation gain.

Mt Baden-Powell from Inspiration Point
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A steep mountain
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View of Victorville in the back
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Almost there
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The Summit of Mt Baden-Powell
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Well now! I haven't seen you on here for a long time. Then again I go on and off here too in spurts. Welcome back! I always enjoyed your pictures of your adventures!
 
Great pics!

Did you guys get into the Grizzly Bear Cafe for some lunch? Thats a cool hike, me and the wife went last year and got caught in a freak snow, one minute it was nice, cool and clear the next minute the powder started flowing.
 
Awesome pics Ruben......

That JK of yours has seen some time. Looks like you guys had a great trip.
 
GEC said:
Well now! I haven't seen you on here for a long time. Then again I go on and off here too in spurts. Welcome back! I always enjoyed your pictures of your adventures!
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I go away for a few months at a time but I always return here. Thanks for the welcome.

Zombie Zeke said:
Great pics!

Did you guys get into the Grizzly Bear Cafe for some lunch? Thats a cool hike, me and the wife went last year and got caught in a freak snow, one minute it was nice, cool and clear the next minute the powder started flowing.
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That was possibly the highlight of the trip. Still thinking of it now!:D I will be back, if for nothing else!
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j williams said:
Awesome pics Ruben......

That JK of yours has seen some time. Looks like you guys had a great trip.
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That JK has been used in Peru, Arizona, and was in a SWAT Magazine review. It gets around!

tknife said:
Really beautiful shots. Suitable for framing!
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Thanks for that comment. Maybe I will print a few out and see how they look.:thumbup:

mtnfolk mike said:
awesome pics Reuben.. looks like you 2 had a great time...:)
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Thanks, we did! It's been too cold in Alaska.


WILLIAM.M said:
You always go to the best places

thanks for posting
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Thanks man, i like to see different places but some places I will always return, this is one of them!


Check this guy's set up. I quickly snapped this picture off the PCT. Seems he has it all!
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-RB
 
Wish i could join you on the hike. If you are around and up to a hike in two weeks im game..

Sasha
 
What pine species are those on the top? Some of the pictures look like foxtails, but I don't believe they are found that far south. And some look like whitebark, same story there. And some look like lodgepole.
 
Enjoy them I did!!
Very fine photography and real nice images.
Funny how pictures have a hard time getting the perspective of steep isnt it!
How heavy a pack did you take for the day?
Im going to look up that walk and see exactly where it is
Thanks for posting
Dan'l
 
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