Trail Run: Rattlesnake Canyon & Big Bear

[Mitch]

Not making it to Calico this weekend I grabbed a few friends to check out Rattlesnake Canyon and the Big Bear area trails. Dennison and I meet with Jason (Calfireguy), Josh (Leadfoot) and passenger Kevin (XJKevin) in Hesperia and then traveled to Lucerne to meet up with Dave (Flatpoint) and Courtney. We then headed to Rattlesnake Canyon to air down. I had info from the Big Bear Discovery Center saying that 2N02 was still snowed in. This was not true and 2No2 is dry to Baldwin Lake from Rattlesnake. Time for a Heartbreak Ridge run.



We hit the usual extra credit spots. I can't seem to stay on the regular trail anymore thanks to my Jeep buddies.

Leading from the front! Follow me but it might hurt.







Josh did it again!





Jason



Following Josh



We then checked out the old mining camp. It is slowly getting destroyed. So unfortunate. A very cool spot. We had lunch here after a little exploring.





Dennison climbing on the great88



Dave and Courtney



Rose Mine area

Josh



Following Jason in the 250 foot mine tunnel



Dave the explorer



Ain't that sweet



Courtney Driving



We split up at this point and Dennison and I cruised to Big Bear with the others heading home. Dennison and I continued on 2N02 to Baldwin Lake and then to Moonridge to the Mountain Zoo. We walked around and checked out the neat little zoo and the animals for a bit before heading back home.

2N02



Nice kitty! Mr and Mrs Mountain Lion



Nice Hooters!



Bald is cool!!!!



Big Bear Lake was beautiful



Thanks again to everyone for such a fun day. Blue skies and warm all day, no wind.

[Dezertdog]

Hey Mitch,
SOrry buddy, I meant to give you a call and let you know I could'nt make it. Got busy & forgot.
Looks like a good time though. Sorry i missed it. (again)

Scott

[avjeepfreek]

Looks like a great time! Wish we could have made it also!

Scott

[flatpoint]

Great time!!! No pics of Courtney SLIDING down the Rose wall-o-death?

[Mitch]

Dave,

I'm sorry that I didn't film that. I looked the other way when I heard the yelling. You know that I'm wimpy watching the roll over stuff. It was nice seeing the panic look on Courtneys face. We ALL need that reminder. Another awesome day. There are a dozen more mines that I want to check out.....

Mitch

[Mitch]

A video from the climb to a tunnel at the Rose mine. Josh, Courtney , and Jason.

[flatpoint]

Mitch, this is Courtney, and that look was not panic,
it was intense concentration!
I usually get that look when I'm trying to block out
all the yelling and warnings, to master an obstacle

[CalFireGuy]

It was really nice to get out again and as always I had a blast... Good seeing you Mitch and Dave and it was nice meeting Dennison, Courtney, Josh, and Kevin. Looking forward to getting out again and thanks for taking a pic of the back of my head now I need to get Botox... LOL

[mkjeepers]

[COLOR="Blue"]So Mitch do I hear you saying you'll be at the next Cougar Buttes run???[/COLOR]

We hit the usual extra credit spots. I can't seem to stay on the regular trail anymore thanks to my Jeep buddies.

[Mitch]

Mike,

Maybe, but I will be on Mottino for sure anytime this year! It is totally clear of snow. I will bring my friend Ron because I know he wants to get out on the real trails this year.

Mitch

[aw12345]

Mitch, you will be so bored on Motino wash, from what I heard it's stacked to the hilt and a stock Subaru can drive through there. Might just take a leisurely drive out there next Sunday and check it out for ya.

[Guest]

Nice pics as always.

[Mitch]

Art, I will follow you if you go! You have jumped into a different league so be nice to us rookies. I'm not afraid to play with the big boys, just not up to the Hammer stuff. Lets go out and play.

Mitch

[aw12345]

Pretty sure I will be doing something on Sunday in Big Bear with some friends from Holland so if they are up for Motino, I will let you know

[mkjeepers]

Mike,

Maybe, but I will be on Mottino for sure anytime this year! It is totally clear of snow. I will bring my friend Ron because I know he wants to get out on the real trails this year.

Mitch

[COLOR="Blue"]I'm wanting to do Mottino some time before it gets too hot. I don't think I can do next weekend, but for sure sometime this spring.

If I were rich, single and good looking, like Art, I'd be out there all the time.:smile:
mk[/COLOR]