Tag Archives: Peaks

Cachuma Mountain, Los Padres National Forest

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Jack Elliott

The view looking at Hurricane Deck from Cachuma Mountain on Monday afternoon. Looking east from the slope of Cachuma Mountain. The, or a, route up Cachuma Mountain. A butterfly decided to fly through the frame. It kept circling around and … Continue reading →

Posted in Santa Barbara County | Tagged Cachuma Mountain, Hiking, Hiking (2), Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Peakbagging, Peaks, Photos, Pics | 1 Comment

White Ledge Peak, Santa Ynez Mountains

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Jack Elliott

White Ledge Peak, the dots noting our route. From Home to Hills I waken in the three o’clock hour after four hours of sleep and shuffle across the cold creaky floor, flick on the heater and proceed to the living … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged Hiking, Landscapes, Los Padres National Forest, Nature, Peakbagging, Peaks, Photos, Pics, Santa Ynez Mountains, White Ledge Peak | 9 Comments

Whiteacre Peak, Fossilized Bones, Cougar Prints and Condors

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jack Elliott

California condor soaring over Whiteacre Peak. Stillman (DavidStillman.blogspot.com) had a good idea, which by the end of our day turned out to be an excellent idea, to find a route to the summit of Whiteacre Peak in the Sespe Wilderness. … Continue reading →

Posted in Ventura County | Tagged backcountry, Condors, Fossils, Hiking, Los Padres National Forest, Mountain Lions, Nature, Peaks, Sespe Wilderness, Whiteacre, Wildlife | 8 Comments

The Pine Mountain Punisher: 22 Mile Day Hike

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jack Elliott

The trail outline of the route taken through the Los Padres National Forest and Sespe Wilderness. “Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.” —Steven Wright, comedian 22 miles—7000’+ combined elevation gain & loss—sections of ankle to thigh deep … Continue reading →