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Activities WTC navigation in Joshua Tree A WTC navigation day in Joshua Tree that turned into an improvised-rescue lesson, SAM splint and ropes included. February 27, 2022 Overlanding Shaking down rigs at Gorman A Gorman meetup at Hungry Valley to put some 4x4 rigs through their paces, LA's closest legal OHV ground. February 19, 2022 Activities Mt. Lowe and ice cream at the top A first bigger WTC hike up Mt. Lowe, past the ruins of the old mountain railway and its lost resort. February 13, 2022 Activities Idyllwild, again Another unplanned long weekend in Idyllwild: 4x4, hiking, pines, and the obligatory small-town parade. February 12, 2022 Activities Starting the Wilderness Travel Course Starting the Sierra Club's Wilderness Travel Course, the SoCal classroom that turns casual hikers into trip planners. January 30, 2022 Activities Sullivan Ridge to the graffiti The Sullivan Ridge loop above the Palisades out to the graffiti-covered ruins of the old Murphy Ranch. January 22, 2022 Activities Mammoth at minus eleven A record-cold Mammoth camp on the Long Valley BLM flats, minus 11 in the inversion, hot springs and skiing to balance it. January 8, 2022 National Parks Mojave Preserve on the way home Turning a Vegas obligation into a detour home through the Mojave Preserve: the lava tube, the singing dunes, and slot canyons. January 6, 2022 Activities December Mammoth An early-season December lap at Mammoth, big high mountain holding the snow. December 8, 2021 Activities Big Bear ski camp A cold December camp-and-ski at Big Bear, trading a chilly night for first chairs. December 4, 2021