November 27 on Echo Mtn

With a blimp, even

On sunny winter afternoons, hikers in the mountains around LA are treated to a magnificant ocean shine. Today, it even silhouetted a blimp over the USC-UCLA game at the Coliseum.

November 14: Night Hike with the Hiking Club

LA, from atop the Verdugo Hills

Hiking Club had perfect autumn weather for another night hike, this time in the Verdugos. This is a really good night hike, and a loop hike too.

Group photo

November 7 in Nightmare Gulch

The Hills Have Eyes, kids.

Ace Desert Rat Mr Mike and I hiked the north rim of Nightmare Gulch this time, instead of in the wash. On the way back we casually watched a couple hikers going upcanyon, but they were totally unaware of our presence. If that's you, we saw you peeing.