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User Name:

TomVag ( Email)

Level / Points:

7400 points

Gender:

Male

Age:

35

I am a:

Hiker - I prefer hiking over backpacking.

I go hiking:

Several times a month

I usually go on hikes that are:

Moderate to Difficult

Birthplace:

Detroit

City:

Long Beach

State / Region:

CA

Country:

United States

Zip:

90814

Biography:

I hike primarily in the Angeles National Forest. Although I do hike elsewhere, I am primarily concentrating on documenting Local Area hikes. I picked up John W. Robinson's "Trails of the Angeles" about a year ago and have really "re-discovered" the Angeles. There is a lot more than the crowded campgrounds and picnic areas found in the front-range. I hope by documenting some of my adventures, people in the L.A. area will be compelled to enjoy the treasures of ANF. Many hikes I do there have little or no traffic. The ecological diversity is outstanding ranging from pine forests to riparian canyon streambeds to desert to treeless peaks above 10,000'. I Highly recommend Robinson's book to anyone interested in the ANF. There are many other suitable guides as well including numerous guides by Jerry Schad. In addition to Angeles hikes I will periodically add some of the better hikes from San Bernadino National Forest, as well as some planned Joshua Tree National Park hikes. As winter approaches I will be doing more desert and front-range hikes.

Though I am concentrating mostly on hikes local to the LA area, I have hiked extensively in Joshua Tree National park (Ryan Mountain, and Key's View among those) Catalina Island, Yermo/Calico, and the Southern Sierras. Hikes in those regions tend to be well documented so as this site becomes more and more visited, I expect to see some of those from other hikers. I might possibly add a few of my favorites if this turns out not to be the case.

Best Hike Name:

Any day hiking instead of working is a good day.

Best Hike Description:

It is so hard to find the time(and gas money) to hike. I enjoy every minute of it. The occasional blister, sore muscles, pokes from yuccas never get me down.

Worst Hike Name:

Blister pass

Worst Hike Description:

See picture. Been there a few times. A little pain would never turn me away.

A Memorable Moment:

Dumbest Trail Item:

My Profile Picture.

Trails To-Hike List:

Buckhorn to Twin Peaks, Mount Baldy Via Ski hut trail, Silver Moccasin trail, Mt. Whitney, PCT, Mount Wilson from every direction.

This Member's Hikes