Thursday Jan 18th - Waterman, Kratka & Williamson

[Michael Geoghegan]

Since this list has seen a bit more use recently I thought I'd post that on Thursday I'll be aiming for Waterman, Kratka and Williamson. Alerts are up.

I'll be combining a bit of trail running and hiking before more snow hits so I'm geared for fast and light. Goal is FM but I have my CW gear with me if needed for the activation.

It would be great to get you in the log on 2 meters if you are around tomorrow.

You can track me online: kx6a.link/track

Thanks.

Michael KX6A

[Jerry Hildeman]

Good luck and be safe Mike. I’m at work today but wish I were with you. 

Jerry Hildeman

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[Michael Geoghegan]

Thanks Jerry,

It worked out well. I ended up activating Mt. Watermen, Kratka Ridge, Mt WIlliamson and Table Mtn on the way out through Wrightwood. 

Table Mtn was a real wobbler, I was having horrible issues hearing anything on CW but stumbled upon some Hams in the high desert having a conversation on 52 that saved the day for my final two contacts.  

Thanks to all the local SOTA folks who helped out on 2-meters.

73 Michael KX6A

[Christian Claborne]

Was it you that was calling CQ on 449.120?  I could hear the SOTA CQ but you couldn't hear me.  I was in San Diego.  Were you using a split to receive?

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[Michael Geoghegan]

Chris,

I was on 146.52 all day except for my ill-fated CW attempts on Table Mtn.

Michael KX6A

[Christian Claborne]

I took off from work to test my CHA MPAS.  Had a little better luck... Japan and east coast.

More boring report HERE. 

73

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[Michael Geoghegan]

BTW - for anyone else looking to take advantage of the favorable Winter Bonus conditions in the San Gabriels, I have a few notes for traditional hikers without snow travel equipment.

As of Thursday the 18th:

 

Waterman and Kratka (via the ridge shortcut) were clear to the summit.  You will see some snow, but just barely.  You could easily walk around it if you wanted.

Mt. Williamson - interestingly had more snow patches on the trail but just a few and none more than 20-25ish feet long. The issue is that the ridge line right before the summit drops over to a North - North/Eastern facing slope and is extremely steep and narrow. I really slowed down and was cautious crossing this area.  Snow is sticking here and is compacted and slippery/icy in spots.  Next real snow accumulation and this will require additional gear for safety. 

Mt Lewis is clear.

I didn't get a good look at the Islip approach.

Baden Powell and Throop - are now holding snow all along the Northern Flanks  - which is where the all the trails are.  They looked pretty well covered from the road.

Pine Mtn is holding snow.

Table Mtn  - no snow.

Of course this will all change with any future snow accumulation and or CalTrans road closures.

Michael KX6A