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10-27-2008 1:48 PM

Mount Hollywood

This was about to happen. Naturally when you are in LA, in West Hollywood you have to visit Mount Hollywood (or Mount Lee if you're only for the sign in LA). But before I set off I had to pack my stuff and say goodbye to my B&B. It worked out...
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10-25-2008 3:53 PM

Mount Williamson

With 8214 feet this days mountain will be the highest of my trip. Off course higher peaks are available (Mount Baldy being the highest) but I considered them either to far or to difficult yet to conquer. To get to the start point to need to drive the...
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10-24-2008 3:59 PM

Take a break

Today no thrilling new hikes. I did get out just to get some mileage but I had to adjust my plans just as I arrived at Trippet Ranch. The area was closed because of the high danger for bush fires. So I drove to Agoura hills to walk into the Cheeseboro...
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10-23-2008 3:58 PM

Sandstone Peak

Having been in cayons for the lats few days I decided it was time for some serious work. The Sandstone Peak Loop of 6 miles and an elevation of 1300 feet seemed a good choice. Sandstone Peak is the highest mountain within the Santa Monica Mountains. The...
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10-22-2008 3:42 PM

Sturtevant Falls

This day I opted for a moderate walk 4 and a half hours hike in a historic canyon and to a free-leaping watefall. The hike started with a 0.7 miles steep descent. This is always a great moment to realize that at the end of your day of have to walk uphill...
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10-21-2008 4:29 PM

Colby Canyon and Josphine Saddle

This days hike went to the Angeles National Forest. You need a permit for parking the car so I first drove to the Los Angeles River Ranger District office to buy the permits. On my way I drove through area that was hit by the recent forest fire. It looks...
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10-20-2008 4:02 PM

Latency and Througput

Yesterday I drove with my rented VW Rabbit to the visitor centre of the Santa Monica Mountains in Thousands Oaks. The lady at the desk provided me with the maps for the different areas and the well ment advice: be aware of the mountain lion. She didn't...
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