Wrightwood, CA/Hiking Mormon Rocks

[bearthedog]

I did some hiking and camping this past weekend in one of my favorite places here in Southern California, Wrightwood. Elevation around 7,000 feet. Had some new gear from Cascades Design (MSR, Platypus, Thermarest) I needed to check out. It was super windy and the night temps got down to 40F. Here are the pics, they speak better than I can!

-RB

Wrightwood, CA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrightwood,_California

Camp/Gear/Hiking

Blue Ridge Trail

Took a break on the ski lift benches as…

A coyote passes

MSR Hyperflow kicks arse!!!!!!!!!

Camp Tools

Easy access Kit

Out of sight

Tramontina Bush Machete

Superlight 8.5 oz for a wood splitter, chopper, butcher knife, spatula, backpacking camp tool.

Splitting the big stuff

Splitting oak with the BK-14 EsKabar

Jackson Lake

Mormon Rocks
http://aeve.com/digitaldesert/ddaa/mr01.html

 

[Junglas]

Never knew such cool sights were at Mountain High. Thanks for the pics

 

[TheGame]

Thanks for sharing the pics. I really like the last shot. :thumbup:

 

[Guyon]

Beautiful photos Reuben. Some of them are quite stunning.
What's the story on that Tramontina? I like the handle. You get it local or away?

 

[WILLIAM.M]

You have more fun than any man should----

and yes--I'm Jealous!!!

But keep them photos a coming Bro

Dr.Bill

 

[bearthedog]

Beautiful photos Reuben. Some of them are quite stunning.
What's the story on that Tramontina? I like the handle. You get it local or away?

I got it in 2008, but usually use the 12" bladed version. I got this in Peru and it has a 10" blade with a black plastic handle, perfecr for lightweight carry. It makes a good wood splitter and butcher knife, but lacks weight for chopping. Funny, it actually is a better carver than chopper.

-RB

 

[the rat]

Great pics Reuben as always. Enjoyed the post, keep'em coming.

 

[The Warrior]

Wow. Beautiful shots brother, thanks for sharing, much appreciated.

 

[PropThePolecat]

Great pictures man! Looks like a fantastic areas to hike in. Thats a nice featherstick you made with the Tramontina :thumbup:

 

[lambertiana]

Are you using a polarizing filter?

 

[Stark Knives]

Great pics!
What were you cooking?

Erdbeereis

 

[sicily02]

awesome pics.

bryan

 

[sasha]

Man i need you to share the starting point and the route you took... For over a year now i been spending more time working then outside.. My body and soul are diying for 2-3 days of outdoor time... Its not too far that i can go there in less then a moments notice if i get some time off...

Sasha

 

[bearthedog]

Great pictures man! Looks like a fantastic areas to hike in. Thats a nice featherstick you made with the Tramontina :thumbup:

Thanks. I think machetes make the best feathersticks because they are usually around 1/16" thick, yet not too many people look to them for the fine stuff.

Are you using a polarizing filter?

Sometimes.

Great pics!
What were you cooking?
Erdbeereis

Chicken.

awesome pics.

bryan

Thanks buddy.

Man i need you to share the starting point and the route you took... For over a year now i been spending more time working then outside.. My body and soul are diying for 2-3 days of outdoor time... Its not too far that i can go there in less then a moments notice if i get some time off...

Sasha

Sasha,

I will go with you and show you the way. Let me know when you can do it. You owe it to yourself!

 

[sasha]

Reuben Im going to take you on that offer thats for sure and it would be sooner then later.. Thanks

 

[bearthedog]

Anytime. Gina would love to see you again. Maybe it was the amount of food you had last time.

-RB

 

[jcl-MD]

Great Pics!!!

THANKS!!!!!

 

[sasha]

Hey what can i say some good food at the end of the day makes it sooo much better.. I guess i should bring some of the spicy sausage again with some flat bread. If Gina is willing to carry some of the food i would also bring feta cheese and green olives and some more yummy food to keep us going.. talk about finding haven on top of a mountain at the end of the day... Going to email you as soon as i get a free weekend .

Sasha

 

[Rockywolf]

Beautiful pics buddy!

 

[thrillbilly]

I am adding that to my list of sheet to do before I leave Cali. Awesome pics bro! Thanks for the journey.