Author Archive: Jeff Johnson

A springtime Hike in Solstice Canyon in late September! Led by Tom Molloy and Anna Baum Photo above: Anna resting by the creek in Solstice Canyon. Photo Tom Molloy. By Tom Molloy What a surprise we all had doing this…
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Led by Jeff Johnson and Nancy Beverly Photo above: Starting the 2-mile loop inside the El Dorado Nature Center. Photo Nancy Beverly. By Jeff Johnson One of the noticeable trends in GLS hikes is that easier outings have the biggest…
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Led by Anna Baum, Alan Schimpff, and Jeff Bates Photo above: On the trail above South Lake, headed for Bishop Pass. When the sunny day turned windy and wet while the hikers were still climbing, they prudently decided to turn…
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Photo above: On Horseshoe Meadows Road midday Monday, August 21, 2023. This road continues in switchbacks up the slope in the distance to get up to Horseshoe Meadows and the pack station. Photo Alan Schimpff. By Jeff Bates Planning for…
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Led by Jeff Johnson and Gina Masequesmay Photo above: The view south over Crystal Lake from the fire road, Monrovia Peak center left and Mt. Wilson center right. Photo Jeff Johnson. By Jeff Johnson South Mount Hawkins is one of…
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Led by Elaine E., provisional leader, and Nancy B. Photo above: At the trailhead. By Nancy Beverly, story and photos We have a new GLS leader! Elaine E. led a group up Los Leones in the Santa Monica Mountains Palisades…
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…and the story of the gay seagulls led by Tom Molloy, Jen Dooley, Alan Schimpff, Jeff Bates Photo above: The landing at Scorpion Cove on Santa Cruz Island Story by Tom Molloy The Santa Cruz Island trip began with fine…
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