By Tan Nguyen I was excited to go on my first Mule Pack trip with GLS. I’d seen stunning photos from previous outings featuring breathtaking views and gourmet meals, and the best part: I’d get to go backpacking without the…
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Led by Alan Schimpff, Anna Baum, and Jeff Bates By Alan Schimpff Friday, armed with an excellent weather forecast for the trip and the need to acclimate to the high elevation of the eastern Sierra Nevada alpine terrain, my co-leader…
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Led by Tom Molloy and Nancy Beverly By Tom Molloy What a perfect day we had for the 8 mile trek through solstice Canyon national park. We were on assignment from our club leader to find a blooming Humboldt Lily…
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From the September/October 2014 issue of GLS TRACKS Editor’s note Sept. 1, 2024: As Alan’s six-day Cottonwood Lakes mule pack trip is getting under way, this article about a shorter GLS trip on the east side of the Sierras almost…
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From the November/December 2006 issue of GLS TRACKS Editor’s note Sept.1 2024: This article is being republished now in anticipation of an upcoming hike to replace a memorial plaque for Kathy in Griffith Park. By Susan Campo On October 1,…
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Led by and Jen Dooley and Nancy Beverly By Nancy Beverly Great, turn-out, great company, great conversations, great scenery, great hike! Did I mention everything was great?! Jen and I had planned this 10.3 mile round trip hike on the…
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Led by Jennifer Dooley and Nancy Beverly By Jen Dooley We had a nice turnout for our beautiful (and slightly warm) hike to Mt. Pacifico. After we convened early at the La Cañada rideshare, we caravanned to the Mill Creek…
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As we consider sponsoring outings with other Angeles Chapter sections, and consider a 2025 GLS gathering in the desert, here is an article which appeared in the Jan/Feb 1994 issue of TRACKS, about an outing in Anza Borrego State Park…
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Led by Tom Molloy and Jeff Johnson By Jeff Johnson The route for Tom’s April 7 hike north of Agoura Hills was a counterclockwise loop from the Palo Comado Doubletree Trailhead to the Palo Comado Canyon Trail, the Palo Comado…
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Led by Kirk Olsen and Jeff Johnson By Jeff Johnson, story and photos Each year when we come to Mission Creek Preserve for a Spring carcamp, we find a slightly different place. This year, the big surprise was in the…
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