Topo and GPS tracks for today's 21-22 mile outing. Took the firebreak on the way out (the straight line on the left) vs. the road on the return trip.
12/10/2006 09:45 PM
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At the trailhead a little after 7 after the 4-5 hour drive south from Mountain View. Mid 40's and calm at the trailhead.
12/09/2006 07:12 AM
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Looking at the trailhead gate from the parking lot. The ridge above was clouded in and would remain so for most of the day.
12/09/2006 07:12 AM
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Turned onto the firebreak about a quarter mile up the trail. (The firebreak is quite steep, but cuts a mile or so off this leg of the route). Only about 20 feet visibility in any direction at this point.
12/09/2006 07:40 AM
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Up atop the ridge about 20 minutes later and back onto the road. Still can't see more than 20 feel.
12/09/2006 08:00 AM
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Looping around Chachuma Mountain
12/09/2006 08:08 AM
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Into one of the short sections of pines on the northern side of the ridge.
12/09/2006 08:58 AM
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A very brief glimpse of the first sunlight of the day. (And from a pevious trip, this saddle has cell phone reception)
12/09/2006 09:00 AM
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Another shot as the clouds parted briefly. Here's this section with better weather: link 12/09/2006 09:01 AM
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