Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: SCUBA_Dale on January 29, 2017, 01:14:29 PM
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Lemans(Fire Ninja) and myself decided to take a trip out to Anza Borrego yesterday to explore Calcite Mine, which we have never done, and return up to Coyote Canyon and explore the area where we didn't get to before. All in all, we had a great time. Calcite Mine trail had a few technical parts that were a little challenging, but were overcome with some planning. At the top, there is one of the most incredible views of Ocotillo Wells and Salton Sea that I've ever seen. After parking for awhile for lunch, we ventured down the hill and headed to Borrego Springs to hit up Coyote Canyon. With the recent rainstorms we've had in the area, it looks like ground crews have smoothed out the roads for easier travel for non offroad vehicles, so the drive was very nice and smooth. The water crossings were nice and full, with some mud holes to get a little dirty. After making our way up the mountain, we continued up the trail toward Sheep Canyon. I've heard of it before, but never went back into the area. We discovered a very primitive campground back in the valley, which is the end of the trail. There are a few hiking trails further back, which I would love to check out. Being that I love to camp, I will be planning a return trip soon, so be on the lookout for an invite!
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Up in the rocks there are small waterfalls and some really nice places to camp. With the rains it should be nice and comfortable with a good water source. I'm glad you guys enjoyed your time there at Calcite, it's one of my favorite places for the view alone. You probably know this but the calcite was mined there during WWII to make the glass for the Norton bomb sights that was put on our B-17's and B-29's.
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Up in the rocks there are small waterfalls and some really nice places to camp. With the rains it should be nice and comfortable with a good water source. I'm glad you guys enjoyed your time there at Calcite, it's one of my favorite places for the view alone. You probably know this but the calcite was mined there during WWII to make the glass for the Norton bomb sights that was put on our B-17's and B-29's.
Of course I knew that! Everyone knows that....
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As a friendly forum reminder...
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As a friendly forum reminder...
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Fixed.
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Best...
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Well played sir!
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I dunno Dale... it says picherS (plural), and there's only one pitcher of beer in your photo there. Plus, it's not even spelled the same. Maybe Ghost actually meant this thread is useless without piNchers?
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here are some more pichers (keeping it old school)
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I dunno Dale... it says picherS (plural), and there's only one pitcher of beer in your photo there. Plus, it's not even spelled the same. Maybe Ghost actually meant this thread is useless without piNchers?
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One of the handiest tools I own
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here are some more pichers (keeping it old school)
(https://bapple2286.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/rollie-fingers-d.jpg)
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Damn...Goose Gossage...blast from the past!
He was part owner of one of the restaurants I worked at (with Craig Nettles) in Cardiff...he spent a few nights there knocking back some "pitchers" of social sparklers and telling stories about Yankees owner GS.
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Awesome, Rollie Fingers! When I was a kid I met him at a signing at the Redlands mall and had him sign a card.