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  • #1728501
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/vendors.php

    for anyone needing to get an adventure pass for next weekend here is a vendor locator hopefully there will be a vendor close to your area so you don t have to go
    too far away to buy one

    kevin

    #1729118
    W I S N E R !
    Spectator

    @xnomanx

    It looks like instead of Friday I'll be heading in Saturday morning with Michael Skwarczek. We'll likely only stop to say hello and hang out for a bit though- we're going to move on and hike the 15 additional miles to the Sespe hot springs and camp there instead, leaving Sunday.

    #1729133
    Kendall Clement
    BPL Member

    @socalpacker

    Locale: Cebu, Philippines

    I some how missed this thread. I wouldn't be able to go on this trip, but I've felt for a long time that it would be great if we could have an active group like the Bay Area BPLers. You can count me in on future trips.

    #1729136
    Mike In Socal
    BPL Member

    @rcmike

    Locale: California

    I've been watching this thread and am definitely interested in future trips. The calendar doesn't work for me for this trip. If anyone is interested in going sometime in May, let me know. I live in Santa Clarita. Have fun!

    Mike

    #1729292
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    kendall and michael

    it will be great to have both of you out on future trips if this trip goes smoothly
    im sure we will plan a few more over the summer (too hot for the sespe trip after this month though)
    but we will find some other cool destination and head on out

    kevin

    #1729733
    Mike In Socal
    BPL Member

    @rcmike

    Locale: California

    Thanks Kevin.

    There's a short writeup about the trail Modern Hiker:
    http://www.modernhiker.com/2007/06/19/backpacking-sespe-creek/

    Mike

    #1730070
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/outdoors/weekend/050701:13

    here is the closest weather report i could find for the area looks like great weather pack accordingly lol

    kevin

    #1730094
    Nico .
    BPL Member

    @nickb

    Locale: Los Padres National Forest

    You just beat me to it!

    Here's a more specific weather forecast for the Bear Creek area of the Sespe. Beautiful weather on tap.

    Could be a little windy if the weather stays like the rest of this week… calm in the mornings, picking up to 20-25 mph with possible higher gusts in the afternoon/evenings.

    Keep an eye out for rattlers on the trail.

    #1730143
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    thanks for the updated report

    are you still comming out on saturday afternoon/evening??

    kevin

    #1730163
    Nico .
    BPL Member

    @nickb

    Locale: Los Padres National Forest

    Hi Kevin,

    Yeah, I still plan to hike in sometime Saturday afternoon or early evening. My exact ETA is a bit up in the air right now since I'm not sure how long I'm going to be held up at the race Sat a.m. It shouldn't be too hard to find you guys though.

    -Nick

    #1730575
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    well guys its almost here

    i talked to ojai ranger district this morning and they said it is beautiful weather out there right now high 70 s to low 80 s in the daytime and high 40 s to low 50 s at night

    they told me the water is still a little high but said the crossings are calf to thigh high so im guessing it wont be an issue

    also one reminder

    she also told me that adventure passes expire at 10 am the day after they are marked so if you are planning on sleeping in on sunday and hiking out later in the day you may want to consider getting an extra day pass

    if anyone needs directions to the trailhead please email or pm me and ill send you directions
    looking foward to meeting everyone and having a great time with other bpl ers

    A WORD OF CAUTION FOR ANYONE HIKING IN SATURDAY PITCH YOUR TENT AT LEAST 50 YDS FROM JACKS TENT UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE UP ALL NIGHT LOL

    anyway i will be in a dark blue jeep wrangler and will be at the trailhead around 11-30 or 12 pm on friday if anyone else wants to meet up and hike in with us come on out
    see everyone there lets have an awesome trip guys
    kevin

    #1730779
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    For all the people who are coming on this trip, me and kevin are going to have a couple of contest for you guys on Sat., can't give you any clues, but it should be fun, and there will be prize's. If any one else has some ideas for a contest you can let us know, or just spring it on the group when we get there. The contest wont be any thing crazy, like carring an egg on your head while fording a creek, all though that does sound kind of interesting, no, it will all have to do with backpacking, so bring your "A" game and may the best BPL'er win. We will try to start the contest around 4:00 p.m. hopefully everyone will be there by then. Thanks, Jack

    P.S I wont be there Fri. night, I just have to much stuff to get ready still, but I will be there early Sat. morning, hopefully start hiking around 7:30-8:00 a.m.

    #1730896
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    all packed up and ready to head out leaving in about 30 minutes as soon as ryan

    finishes packing his food

    everyone have a safe trip to the trailhead we will see you all tonight or tomorrow

    looking foward to agreat weekend guys

    kevin

    #1730901
    Rob Vandiver
    Member

    @shortbus

    Locale: So Cal

    Nice! Im already stoked! I'll see you tomorrow morning-ish.

    #1730915
    Nico .
    BPL Member

    @nickb

    Locale: Los Padres National Forest

    Just in case you guys want to go explore before I arrive…

    There's good water from a spring just a little up the trail from Bear Creek. You'll see it on the topo as Kerr Spring. It's in practically the only stretch of trail that passes through a more lush, green area. The spring seeps out of the hillside. Otherwise, you can just filter/treat water straight from the Sespe.

    There's lot of good swimming holes all along the Sespe and they shift around each winter as big rains move boulders and sand around. EDITED: To remove hints to a favorite swimming hole. I hiked in there yesterday and was dismayed to find trash, fire rings, etc. left behind. While I doubt any of the BPL folks would trash a site, I don't really want other non-BPLers to find the spot if they can't respect it.

    If you have the time on your way in or out, I'd encourage you to detour into the Piedras Blancas formations. For you non-spanish speakers, that means white rocks. You can't miss them from the trailhead. It's a big jumble of HUGE sandstone monoliths with various caves, cracks, etc. to explore. Really interesting formations.

    Looking forward to meeting all of you guys.

    -Nick

    #1730998
    Adan Lopez
    Spectator

    @lopez

    Locale: San Gabriel Valley

    I just got word that another tribe of bpers will be raiding sespe sat morning. LA backpackers club, 12 strong, heading to the hot springs. if we all bring rubberbands we can take the high ground and shoot paperclips at them as they go by.

    #1731109
    Backpack Jack
    BPL Member

    @jumpbackjack

    Locale: Armpit of California

    Adan, what time are you going to get there? I have a lot of rubber bands, and I'm a pretty good shot, I think I can widdle that group down to about 5. LOL

    #1731135
    Adan Lopez
    Spectator

    @lopez

    Locale: San Gabriel Valley

    Actally im sick. I thought i could shake it by now. If i feel strong enough i might try to be there by 8. Not sure pretty bummed.

    #1732001
    Nico .
    BPL Member

    @nickb

    Locale: Los Padres National Forest

    Fun trip guys! Glad to have met all of you.

    Seems like everyone enjoyed themselves. Looking forward to seeing everyone's photos and write-ups.

    Cheers,

    Nick

    #1732028
    kevin smith
    Member

    @divr6347

    posted up a trip report

    kind of a mess but got some photos in anyway

    everyone feel free to post your photos and comments when you get a chance

    it was a fun trip with great people nicholas knows the area like the back of his hand and is a wealth of information on the area it was amazing to hear how much area there is to explore out there and the swimming holes he was talking about sound awesome

    great meeting you nicholas im sure i will hit you up for further trips into the sespe and other places around the area soon

    kevin

    #1732094
    Andy Duncan
    BPL Member

    @bluewater

    Locale: SoCal

    Thanks for organizing a fun trip Kevin. Everybody was beyond cool and welcoming. It was good to meet everybody. Sespe is a beautiful spot, looking forward to going back soon. See you next time. ~ Andy.

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