For all the people that ask, "what do you see in these mountains"? All I can say is go hike / backpack / camp for yourself. The magic of the San Garbriel's will become part of your soul. Pharraoh can show you the way, but you must take the first steps yourself. I am 61 years old, and these mountains grabbed ahold of me when I was 14. I have camped all over the U.S. and overseas, but no place holds my heart like these mountains do. Thanks, Alan, for yet another wonderful video of the trails. Also, coffee and cookies on my porch on a brisk Sunday morning were wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed them. The acorns were a mixture of Crystal Lake campground, near the lake, west fork two oaks at the 3/4-mile mark, and a few dozen from along the north fork for that added kick. Out of all the product I have made, by far, the pancakes were the best this year with the added pine nuts. I just wish the Elderberries were available this year to make the syrup. But I read they alternate years, one year a great harvest, another Zilch. We found 4 berries this year with a 2-mile search. I just got invited t a Native American village! RUclips is incredible!
@PHARRAOH I tell you the coffee, you could make a business out of that. For people who like decaf, this would be a wonderful alternative. I know it is a labor-intensive job. I would pay a premium for it. Look forward to the America Indian visit. Hopefully, they will let you do a video.
Seeing HB hiker in your video was some nostalgia. "ELKABONG" the bear makes me laugh like it did years ago. Another great video! I hope those little trout grow big and make another appearance on you skillet someday. Happy new year, Alan!
Happy new year. I remember as a youth, out at the clubs or near the beach to see the fireworks. Now I am home replying to youtube and watching reruns of wagon train
When HB returned you and Eric hiked with him. Thought about him after seeing Jeanette at Crystal Lake. Eric drove back from LA to return an item to Dave. Eric was a superstar hiker. Glad Jeanette is well. Happy New Year.
almost EVERY person I have taken in, has picked up trash along the way and carried it out. Way back in roughly 2009 or so, I posted an invite to help me carry out a huge load of trash that included a 55 gallon steel drum, people were using as a trash can. It was about 2.5 miles back, with 7 water crossings. Two guys, A man named Eich and another named Martin. People actually though, the rangers walk in and empty this drum! Brain dead people for sure, We bagged 4 or 5 bags and rigged up a system to carry the drum using two of us. It took hours but we reached the road. The ranger drove by and asked, "is that the can from bear? Yup. throw all your trash on my truck, Ill get it from here. He told us for years they were wanting to get it out but no one wanted the job. That site remains clean to this day. I still see Martin now and then but Rich disappeared into the Matrix years back
I love seeing the native fish in the creek. Looks like you had a successful trip. I haven't been to Bear Creek in nearly a year, but we are headed up this Saturday for trail clearing. Did you see any obstacles that might require a big saw?
run across bears quite often but I go place few people go, to find them. They know to stay away from trails unless they are hungry, and wild edibles are not enough. They then know humans carry food and leave it in reach. I have many videos with bears, some I am being chased, one walks right through our camp. Another Im in my hammock and a bear grabs my pie. I literally chased him down trying to get him to drop it but they are fast! I had a Baldy village girlfriend about a decade back, the bears know the trash day there and every Thursday come looking for scraps. One time at night we heard her neighbors German Sheppard snarling and barking. We figured aa bear was walking past her fence. The next day on her motion camera, a huge lion hopped her 6' chain link, killed her dog, over 80 pounds and with the dog in its mouth, jumped back and walked right down the treat. It was Bear Street, going up, right before Glendora ridge but on the right. 4th house down, drive by and see the fence it hopped. Incredible strength!
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As soon as i saw HB Hiker, my first thought was of El kabong. Haha. Awesome, you guys got to hike the canyon again. Thanks for sharing.
hoping to join him for the superstitious mountains this year
Happy new years man. That place is full of surprises the farther you go
the entire west coast, even in the cities, hold remnants of the pioneer days. specially around the pomona area.
Happy New Year!!
happy new year. lets hope this is the year for first contact, well, they admit to it even if it was already achieved
Good times! Thanks for showing me all the lost history in that area, had a great time! Until next time!
superstitions this year. or the Indian place even better
Fitting to pack Bear creek for the new year , my favorite trek
thanks for watching
Great to see HB again. You should make a video of all your different cooking methods
I need to bring back the trail bake kit again, make some bread of corn bread. its been years
For all the people that ask, "what do you see in these mountains"? All I can say is go hike / backpack / camp for yourself. The magic of the San Garbriel's will become part of your soul.
Pharraoh can show you the way, but you must take the first steps yourself. I am 61 years old, and these mountains grabbed ahold of me when I was 14. I have camped all over the U.S. and overseas, but no place holds my heart like these mountains do. Thanks, Alan, for yet another wonderful video of the trails. Also, coffee and cookies on my porch on a brisk Sunday morning were wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed them. The acorns were a mixture of Crystal Lake campground, near the lake, west fork two oaks at the 3/4-mile mark, and a few dozen from along the north fork for that added kick. Out of all the product I have made, by far, the pancakes were the best this year with the added pine nuts. I just wish the Elderberries were available this year to make the syrup. But I read they alternate years, one year a great harvest, another Zilch. We found 4 berries this year with a 2-mile search. I just got invited t a Native American village! RUclips is incredible!
@PHARRAOH I tell you the coffee, you could make a business out of that. For people who like decaf, this would be a wonderful alternative. I know it is a labor-intensive job. I would pay a premium for it. Look forward to the America Indian visit. Hopefully, they will let you do a video.
Awesome to see you and HB in the canyons again!
when you coming back to join us? happy new year
Some things just can not be improved upon. Long live their memory indeed. Happy New Year and Happy Trails
thank you. cheers
Seeing HB hiker in your video was some nostalgia. "ELKABONG" the bear makes me laugh like it did years ago. Another great video! I hope those little trout grow big and make another appearance on you skillet someday. Happy new year, Alan!
Happy new year to you and your family
Another great video❤❤ Happy new year.
Happy new year. I remember as a youth, out at the clubs or near the beach to see the fireworks. Now I am home replying to youtube and watching reruns of wagon train
Happy new year Pharroh!!
same to you. thanks for watching
So nicely put together my friend! Shots are so nicely framed here!
thanks for watching
Tackling Mt.San Jacinto tomorrow. Wish me luck and happy new years
little round vallys a great place to sleep
Wow, amazing vid. Hoping to tag along one of these times. 👍
thanks for watching
Awesome! Please stay safe my friend ❤ Wishing you a safe and happy new year from vegas 🙏😎 I ❤ all your knowledge and stories from the past ❤
happy new year. thanks for watching
Happy New Year my friend !
happy new year, can you believe 2025?
When HB returned you and Eric hiked with him. Thought about him after seeing Jeanette at Crystal Lake. Eric drove back from LA to return an item to Dave. Eric was a superstar hiker. Glad Jeanette is well. Happy New Year.
That was craig from back east. He left his camera in Eric's car.
@ so many comings and goings in your cast. The new narration and addition of photos before the end is effective, your photography is impressive.
Happy New year! Hope everything is well with you and yours!🤗❤️🔥🥂🎉🎊🥳👋👋🙋
Happy new year Tammy
Happy new year
Happy new year man. Lets hope its a good one
I hope you and Arizona do another desert video with another pretty side kick.
Happy New Year🎉 Let’s go explore that gulch.
happy new year. went home google earthed it and it doesnt go too far, then rises to a ridge Ive walked but there are thousands more
@ let’s find another one.
@@bertnerny come on down
@ Let’s go!
Thanks for making the place better than you found it. Hope Leave No Trace becomes more prevalent.
almost EVERY person I have taken in, has picked up trash along the way and carried it out. Way back in roughly 2009 or so, I posted an invite to help me carry out a huge load of trash that included a 55 gallon steel drum, people were using as a trash can. It was about 2.5 miles back, with 7 water crossings. Two guys, A man named Eich and another named Martin. People actually though, the rangers walk in and empty this drum! Brain dead people for sure, We bagged 4 or 5 bags and rigged up a system to carry the drum using two of us. It took hours but we reached the road. The ranger drove by and asked, "is that the can from bear? Yup. throw all your trash on my truck, Ill get it from here. He told us for years they were wanting to get it out but no one wanted the job. That site remains clean to this day. I still see Martin now and then but Rich disappeared into the Matrix years back
I remember HB Hiker. He looks a lot different now.
happy new year
@@PHARRAOH You too Alan....
I love seeing the native fish in the creek. Looks like you had a successful trip. I haven't been to Bear Creek in nearly a year, but we are headed up this Saturday for trail clearing. Did you see any obstacles that might require a big saw?
there are a few trees, nothing huge. she never said that
I miss his channel
he's still around and just bought a new camera, so, there may be videos soon
have u ever been to the top of the creek
All the way end to end. Have a video of it posted
Hey ever run across any Bear up there? If so, what kind? Also how about Mtn. Lion?
run across bears quite often but I go place few people go, to find them. They know to stay away from trails unless they are hungry, and wild edibles are not enough. They then know humans carry food and leave it in reach. I have many videos with bears, some I am being chased, one walks right through our camp. Another Im in my hammock and a bear grabs my pie. I literally chased him down trying to get him to drop it but they are fast! I had a Baldy village girlfriend about a decade back, the bears know the trash day there and every Thursday come looking for scraps. One time at night we heard her neighbors German Sheppard snarling and barking. We figured aa bear was walking past her fence. The next day on her motion camera, a huge lion hopped her 6' chain link, killed her dog, over 80 pounds and with the dog in its mouth, jumped back and walked right down the treat. It was Bear Street, going up, right before Glendora ridge but on the right. 4th house down, drive by and see the fence it hopped. Incredible strength!