Marv and I wanted to do a short hike in the San Gabriel Mountains and we settled on Vetter Mountain. It was a very cool day but the views were OUTSTANDING!
Headed in the right direction.
There is snow up here and it is very artistic.
Not a tough hike, but always fun!
What do you see out there Marv?
STUNNING!!!
They were just rebuilding the fire tower.
Since not every peak has a custom sign left behind by a kind hiker, we had to improvise.
Dec 15th, 2019
This peak is the name sake for the San Gabriel Mountains, how did we miss this hike all of these years. Well today was the day, and the hike did not disappoint.
Dec 10th, 2019
This hike is not for sissies. It took us most of the day to drive up and back, and climb to this amazing peak.
Aug 3rd, 2018
This was an epic hike in the San Gabriel Mountains to bag Mount Islip. I had such a great day with my buddy Marv!
Jul 18th, 2017
Marv and I wanting to bag another peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, so we turned to our trusty hiking book and settled on Mount Waterman.
Sep 16th, 2016
Our hike to Ice House saddle and beyond to Timber mountain at 8303 feet elevation. Almost 11 miles and 3200 foot elevation gain made this the most amazing hike. On to Mount Baldy next...... So quite, peaceful, and inspirational!
Jul 10th, 2016
The challenge of Mt Throop, Mt Burnham, and Mt Baden Powell, all in one day! After the exhilaration of hiking up to Mount Lukens, we felt that we were ready for an even more challenging hike, three peaks in one day. It would take two cars to accomplish our goal. We drove up to Vincent Gulch and left Marv's car there. We then drove back to Dawson Saddle Trail head in the FJ to start the hike. This was truly an EPIC hike and I would recommend this hike to ALL hikers that love the San Gabriel Mountain range. With a few side trails, I believe we ended up at around 10 miles and 3000 feet of gain.
Mar 9th, 2016
Marv and I decided to hike back up to Mugu Peak today after two years. The views go on forever in both directions. You can see the Channel Islands clear as day!
Sep 19th, 2014
This was our first time hiking up to Mugu Peak. It is tougher than it looks and the start is very steep, but the views are forever.
Sep 10th, 2014
Omid, Marv, Alondra, and I headed off for a sunset/full moon rise hike, with our usual whiskey toast.
May 6th, 2014
Our hike to the top of Mt Lowe started out very cold! This is a must do peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a bit challenging. We had such a great day!!!
Apr 18th, 2014
So many hikes up to Sandstone Peak to see the sunset over the Channel Islands, and the full moon rise over Los Angeles. This is the highest peak in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Dec 30th, 2013
Marv and I took on quite a challenge this time. 11 miles with 3400 in elevation gain, did we bite off more that we can chew? NAH!!!
Oct 17th, 2013
Sunset and full moon on Sand Stone peak, while drinking some fine whiskey! We will make this trek at least 4 times a year. What do you do when you see a sign like this on your trail head, f......... it and hike on by.
Aug 20th, 2013
This was our first time going up to Sandstone Peak to see the sunset over the Channel Islands and the full moon rise over L.A. My favorite place almost anywhere. Better than Hawaii......... We then hikes out by way of balancing rock, without flashlights, just using the light of the moon.
Jul 16th, 2013
There is no better right of passage hike in the Santa Monica Mountain than making the loop up to Sandstone Peak, over to Inspiration Point, and then over to Balancing Rock.
