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Von
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So this trek would take place in January i would be very interested. Id love to join you guys and gals i can carry up to 50lbs im very well trained
in long distance running and hiking. id love to mark the trail for future hikes that would be my interest in this too. Helping to clear out brush for
60 miles sounds fun to me. Bajaboy "Zach" will attest to this im sure he would love to join us if hes not workn. just a thought, he to can carry up to
50lbs. lol~! Let me know when thanks!
READY SET.....................
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bajaandy
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This sounds like a really cool adventure! If the timing is right, I want in. I've climbed to the top of Baja, so why not hike across it? I've done a
lot of climbing and backpacking, but not so much long distance hiking (+20 miles a day). Also, I'm fairly familiar with that stretch of road from
Catavina to the Pacific. Let us know once you nail down some dates.
subvert the dominant paradigm
"If you travel with a man, you must either fall out with him or make him your good friend."
JBL Noel
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TMW
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Bump so DK don't forget.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Von
So this trek would take place in January i would be very interested. Id love to join you guys and gals i can carry up to 50lbs im very well trained
in long distance running and hiking. id love to mark the trail for future hikes that would be my interest in this too. Helping to clear out brush for
60 miles sounds fun to me. Bajaboy "Zach" will attest to this im sure he would love to join us if hes not workn. just a thought, he to can carry up to
50lbs. lol~! Let me know when thanks! |
I'm game...let's run it Von
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Bump so DK don't forget. |
I haven't forgot, but unless I have an income, I am not going anywhere!
Help me get back to Baja... or, keep DK off Nomad longer 
IRRIGATION with state-of-art low flow sprinklers/ drip system specialist. New, upgrades and repairs... Smart Controllers (use weather data to adjust
irrigation), valves, gardens, groves.
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING with high quality halogen or LED lamps for your night-scaping and security/ safety.
DRAINAGE and New Lawns also installed...
FREE Estimates in North SD County. Consultations for do-it-yourselfers or landscapers available. u2u me for contact info. Orange County, too.
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Von
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Yeah Zach that would be awesome!
READY SET.....................
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El Comadante Loco
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It is time to bring this thread back to life. As we have discussed on this board the objective is to hike from Gonzaga to the Pacific coast. I propose
the following itinerary which is open to criticism, debate, suggestions and changes.
Feb 2012:
2/18 Meet in Gonzaga, camp, Rancho Grande or Beluga?
2/19 Hike to Santa Maria,
2/20 Santa Maria to Catavina,
2/21 Catavina to the coast
2/22 Continue hike to coast
2/23-24 Camp at coast
2/25 Head home
We will need support vehicles to carry all the camping equipment, food and of course our drinks since we will need rendezvous each day after the hike.
Several Nomads have expressed an interest so for all interested in participating either as a hiker or support driver please post your intent.
Gracias
ECL
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mcfez
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Bump so DK don't forget. |
I haven't forgot, but unless I have an income, I am not going anywhere!
Help me get back to Baja... or, keep DK off Nomad longer 
IRRIGATION with state-of-art low flow sprinklers/ drip system specialist. New, upgrades and repairs... Smart Controllers (use weather data to adjust
irrigation), valves, gardens, groves.
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING with high quality halogen or LED lamps for your night-scaping and security/ safety.
DRAINAGE and New Lawns also installed...
FREE Estimates in North SD County. Consultations for do-it-yourselfers or landscapers available. u2u me for contact info. Orange County, too.
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You paying for this ad space?
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mcfez
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by TW
Bump so DK don't forget. |
I haven't forgot, but unless I have an income, I am not going anywhere!
Help me get back to Baja... or, keep DK off Nomad longer 
IRRIGATION with state-of-art low flow sprinklers/ drip system specialist. New, upgrades and repairs... Smart Controllers (use weather data to adjust
irrigation), valves, gardens, groves.
LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING with high quality halogen or LED lamps for your night-scaping and security/ safety.
DRAINAGE and New Lawns also installed...
FREE Estimates in North SD County. Consultations for do-it-yourselfers or landscapers available. u2u me for contact info. Orange County, too.
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You paying for this ad space? |
YES, with my help and support for the hike! However, it isn't looking very good. The wrong time of year and an already destroyed home improvement
industry thanks to ... well, let's no go there!
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Bajatripper
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On my last trip up the peninsula I noticed this sign at the restaurant across the highway from the Cataviņa Desert Hotel. I won't know for sure until
after the new year if I can make it.

[Edited on 11-20-2011 by Bajatripper]
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
...and an already destroyed home improvement industry thanks to ... well, let's no go there! |
You're learning David, you're learing. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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John M
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Von & Zach
You two interested in doin' a little running on this trek?
I believe I could be in for some of that.
John M
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by John M
You two interested in doin' a little running on this trek?
I believe I could be in for some of that.
John M |
Sounds like we've found our trail setters for a hash run!
http://www.gthhh.com/
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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bacquito
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| Quote: | Originally posted by El Comadante Loco
It is time to bring this thread back to life. As we have discussed on this board the objective is to hike from Gonzaga to the Pacific coast. I propose
the following itinerary which is open to criticism, debate, suggestions and changes.
Feb 2012:
2/18 Meet in Gonzaga, camp, Rancho Grande or Beluga?
2/19 Hike to Santa Maria,
2/20 Santa Maria to Catavina,
2/21 Catavina to the coast
2/22 Continue hike to coast
2/23-24 Camp at coast
2/25 Head home
We will need support vehicles to carry all the camping equipment, food and of course our drinks since we will need rendezvous each day after the hike.
Several Nomads have expressed an interest so for all interested in participating either as a hiker or support driver please post your intent.
Gracias
ECL |
Hiker, thanks
bacquito
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TMW
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajatripper
On my last trip up the peninsula I noticed this sign at the restaurant across the highway from the Cataviņa Desert Hotel. I won't know for sure until
after the new year if I can make it.

[Edited on 11-20-2011 by Bajatripper] |
Last weekend there was a hike from Altamira to LA Bay thru San Borja.
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TMW
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This could be one of the greatest trips of the year next to the lost mission hike in April. I'm in as is my friend BJ. If I get my bro to join us all
the merrier.
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TMW
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I'm thinking I could bring my GMC Z71 down with the camper shell which would give us a lot of room for bags, ice chest etc. BJ was going to drive down
in his car to Rancho Santa Ines and leave his car there and ride to Gonzaga bay with me. Either my brother or I could drive to Mission Santa Maria
with the gear and meet the hikers. We can work out all the misc. details as it comes together. I've been hiking around town and Jaw Bone Canyon with a
12 lb backpack for practice. A side note: I was with my son and grandson at the 1000 race last week and we walked a lot. My son walks pretty fast.
He's in the army and retires next year after 22 years. He said they do a 12 mile hike with a 25 lb backpack in 3 hours. I guess the army won't take me
I can't walk that fast with or without the backpack.
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woody with a view
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an average person walks a mile in about 20 minutes. might be good for a baseline.
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dtbushpilot
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I think I want in........dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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John M
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Hike contingency
In the event the support vehicle(s) cannot get into Santa Maria site, how much further walk that first day to the top of the widow maker?
Is there potable water along this first day's route?
If not, is someone bringing a filter for water we may encounter?
John M
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