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tinaballina
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 Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:36 pm Post subject: BACK TO BACK |
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After all the controversy regarding skyline trips this past year I hesitated to post this at first but this board is active with enthusiasts that share the same passion for the trail. After much consideration I have come to the conclusion that in order to do skyline back to back successfully we must push the date from October to November. I was thinking November 7th This date will come sooner than later so nothing like planning early.
Here is the weather history for Palm Springs:
November 7, 2008
Actual: Average : Record :
Temperature:
Mean Temperature 75 °F 67 °F
Max Temperature 84 °F 81 °F 100 °F (1991)
Min Temperature 65 °F 52 °F 34 °F (1951)
November 7, 2007
Actual: Average : Record :
Temperature:
Mean Temperature 75 °F 67 °F
Max Temperature 91 °F 81 °F 100 °F (1991)
Min Temperature 58 °F 52 °F 34 °F (1951)
what are your thoughts? |
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phydeux
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Location: Orange County, CA.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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I won't be doing it, but here's a little outside input (did I just write that?  ):
How about looking at the temps at the PS Tramway/Long Valley for that same date? Especially the low temps on November 7. It'll can be quite chilly at Long Valley on November mornings. You should be able to get this information off of the PS Tramway's website (they did have 5 years of it on there).
Compare you're original October date's temperatures with the November 7 temperature data and see if any appreciable difference.
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Zé
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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i'm in.
the cooler the better. 30 - 40 degrees at long valley would be very nice!
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Cy Kaicener
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 1:53 am Post subject: Back to back |
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Tina - I think Tina Skylina might be a suitable avatar for you 
The Sierra Club is also doing Skyline in November but probably later than you are.
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tinaballina
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 8:29 am Post subject: Re: Back to back |
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| Cy Kaicener wrote: | Tina - I think Tina Skylina might be a suitable avatar for you
The Sierra Club is also doing Skyline in November but probably later than you are. |
LOL Cy...i spoke to Doreen, that may be around the same time that you both do your 250th trip. That would be great if that were the case, it would be a festive time on skyline that day for sure.
phydeux-good idea, when i have a chance later today i will look into that.
i figure whatever the temp is in long valley will be okay, it not until you reach the notch that you actually feel the major temp. change. we will actually short cut up the rocks and come up the back side of the tram so the cool temp. shouldn't affect us much. |
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zippetydude
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| Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Somehow I missed your post Tina. I like the temps you have posted, and I agree with Ze, cooler is better. I'm putting the 7th on my calendar at home tonight. I may have a 5k on the 8th (a friend helps organize it)...I wonder if this will affect my time? Perfect chance to compare to last year. Anyway, I'm in, sounds perfect.
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Ellen
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Howdy Tina
Call me crazy, but I'll give it a shot as well. Based on who else has signed up, I should start at midnight 
Miles of smiles,
Ellen |
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tinaballina
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| Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:45 am Post subject: |
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| zippetydude wrote: | Somehow I missed your post Tina. I like the temps you have posted, and I agree with Ze, cooler is better. I'm putting the 7th on my calendar at home tonight. I may have a 5k on the 8th (a friend helps organize it)...I wonder if this will affect my time? Perfect chance to compare to last year. Anyway, I'm in, sounds perfect.
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stobbart
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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What do you mean by back to back? You will do it the 7th and then again on the 8th?
After my failed attempt at a C2C last year I have been waiting for the right time to do this again. |
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AlanK
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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| stobbart wrote: | | What do you mean by back to back? You will do it the 7th and then again on the 8th? |
She will do it the 7th and then again on the 7th. |
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FIGHT ON
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| Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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| AlanK wrote: | | stobbart wrote: | | What do you mean by back to back? You will do it the 7th and then again on the 8th? |
She will do it the 7th and then again on the 7th. |
and zip will do it on the 7th and then again on the 7th and then again on the 7th!
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tinaballina
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:28 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, a true back to back. Same day, 16,000+ elevation gain in 22 miles. It will be a skyline extravaganza and i can't wait. |
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Cy Kaicener
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:33 am Post subject: Back to back |
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Tina Skylina - If I dont see you on the trail on your first ascent I will see you on the second ascent. Where are you planning on hiking on the next day
Ouch - my back is hurting just thinking about it.
The Coachella Valley hiking club is doing Skyline on Wed September 30 th at 4.00 am. If there is no heat wave I am tempted to go. Thats about five days after the tram re opens from maintenance. (It starts September 12)
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stobbart
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:36 am Post subject: |
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| Well that sounds like quite a day. Though my appetite for C2C is still strong since I have not done it yet. Im thinking that Nov 7, or whenever your back to back day is planned will be a good day to attempt it again. I may finally see some of you on the trial! |
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tinaballina
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| Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Oh I plan on doing C2C a couple times in October to prepare for the true back to back, if you are interested let me know.
Cy-my skyline King, i have missed you greatly. I can't wait to get back on the trail come the end of September. I have been a good girl and stayed away as per Doreens request. She would have my you know what if she found me up there in the heat....but this is why i love her so she watches over me.
BTW, what number will you be at if you go up on the date of September 30th? 24? |
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