Tahquitz Peak in Snow

It was early December of 2023, and I decided to hike to Tahquitz Peak, within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Wilderness.  My plan was to hike there before winter set in, but plans got delayed. In my search for backpacking partners to hike the PCT with, I met a woman in a hiking group… Continue reading Tahquitz Peak in Snow

Bertha Peak

I drove up the scenic and winding Highway 33, and the Rim of the World Scenic Byway, on my way to Bertha Peak, elevation 8199. It is one of the high peaks surrounding Big Bear Lake, in the San Bernardino National Forest. The hike would be 7.4 miles, and a level of moderate.