Conditioning Hikes and Maps...

Where is it and where are we are continual questions for us. Practicing translating maps to terrain in our most frequent locations is the simplest way to master map reading, so here are some maps for conditioning hikes, where you can get your stride and map skills up to speed. Links to Yahoo maps can get you there. I have made overlays of current maps over the topo to have the information of both available. The files are large, and as a result, slow to load. The image can be saved (NS- RtClick|Save Image... or File|Save as|...) or printed and return to the page via your BACK button. Ideas and feedback are needed. Some area Pix on ClubPhoto

• Peters Canyon Park Map(700x1350, 361K) (Pictures)  Directions to Peters Canyon Park ArialMore info

• Turtle Rock Area(1649x1673, 1374K); Directions to Turtle Rock Arial

• Whiting Ranch Park(700x600, 319K, poorer match with county map)Arial, Directions to Whiting Ranch This park is closed due to the 2007 fire.

Good descriptions are available at Orange County Harbors, Beaches & Parks Wilderness Parks when their server is up. A useful hint for locations is www.orangecountywild .

Other Stuff

Preparing to get out there: Restrictions? Problems? Info...
So. Calif. Snow condition links
Current Wildland Fire Information National Forests in California
CA road info Weather Underground

For those who have asked what to carry, here are check-off lists converted to html for the net, print-ready, one-page (in table) versions for day packs and backpacks, which are also linked from the list version, Backpack list , which can be copied to a word processor for editing. Then you can omit reading glasses and add insulin kit as needed.

I have some Sierra Club and Orange County Sierra Singles related stuff in addition to this page and the links pages. From Avalanche Training, Snow Observations and the Decision rules, and the versions for downloading, editing for size: Snow Observations and the Decision rules.

A Few useful Links

• Resources

• California Dept of Fish and Game Home Page
• Orange County Harbors, Beaches & Parks Wilderness Parks
• Forest Service Southern Cal Map
• USDA Forest Service Home Page
• Recreation.GOV - Recreational Opportunities on Federal Lands
• REF11 Hiking, etc links page, where the real goodies are, like a live cam view of Los Pinos, and a pile of snow condition sites.
• Southland Recreational Weather and Road Reports
• Angeles Chapter Sierra Club
• Suppliers - a few of our regulars, and a start on more...

• Adventure 16, Mountain Safety Research, Inc, REI Home Page, REF10 More outdoor suppliers

Many more links are in the links pages, with subjects most easily found using FIND on Outline of Links Pages .

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