TRIP REPORTS




NOVEMBER 2-3, 1968 - MT. SAN JACINTO (Via Palm Springs) - Sid Davis

At 5:25 Saturday morning six of us left Palm Springs for the top of the tram.

At the end of the first hour we stopped for a five-minute break, and at the end of the third hour, we were caught up by a 67-year old climber who lives in Palm Springs, by the name of Ray McCarty, with whom I climb quite often.

The top of the tram was made by all, after a strenuous 8,300'ft. climb.

We spent a lovely afternoon at the tram, where most of us had dinner. Ray McCarty had a previous engagement, and took the tram down.

The next morning, we got up at 5:00 and left at 6:00 for the peak. Five of the DPSers made the round trip and one was lazy and stayed in the sack.

Upon returning we gathered up our gear and had a free, ride down on the tram, where we picked up my car and drove to the start of the trip where the other cars were parked.

It was a great trip and I think Mt. San Jacinto should be on the DPS list, if climbed from the desert floor.




NOVEMBER 4, 1968 BABOQUIVARI Steve Smith


This prominent Arizona peak is well worth a trip from California to climb. About 3 times as prominent as Castle Dome, the summit sits over 1,000 feet above the ridge and is an impressive sight. Easy access through the Papago Indian Reservation and a trail which was built during 1941 leading to a fire lookout on the summit are helpful. The trail is in good condition, but steep, gaining 4,000 feet in three miles. Unfortunately, near the summit there are two steep pitches where wooden ladders which once made it simple to climb have rotted away. The second pitch
 
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