High Sierra Topix

Campers:

More than a few of you have written wondering if I've been abducted by aliens. I'm happy to report I have no memory of that being the case. It's kind of a dog-ate-the-homework excuse, but I've been in a long and depressing struggle with federal worker's comp and have not worked backcountry in a year. Sigh.... . I need a new hip. No excuse for not checking in occasionally, but there you have it... .

But, kind of a new thing: I'll be working as a ranger at Channel Islands NP (Ventura, CA) at Santa Rosa Island. Very new and different and looks like a cool place. I'll send updates and will try to weigh in here more often.

Everyone have a safe and terrific hiking season! I was there in the '76 & '77 drought years and the high country is still every bit as outstanding!

George

Dear George:

I'm really happy to hear you are still with us. You have brought new perspective to many issues discussed here--always a most valuable contributor whose presence has been missed.

Thank you,

glad you're back George. Missed you!

Russ

Been doing any ironing?

Santa Rosa Island? You are on our way to Valhalla.

Sure hope this is the real George and not some alien clone.

Good to see you back George.

Uh oh you mean Miles will be back at Leconte? Lol maybe I will get a ticket this year for coming through with a permit I picked up at the Devil's Post Pile.

...."depressing struggle with federal worker's comp"....Say no more.

Great to have you back George!

welcome back