"4.12.2021~Wheeler Benchmark & 7,671, Spring Mtns, NV~15.5 miles, 5,300’ gain in 8:24hrs. Solo. I E-Biked 5 miles on Wheeler Pass & Willow creek bypass roads to start my hike. This was one of the most miserable, yet gorgeous adventures I’ve ever had. The entire hiking portion was fighting for 5 hours through thick scratchy brush and trees to get to and from the summits. The last part to the summit was class 3 cliffs but nothing too scary and it was on grippy rock. I didn’t honor my strict turn around time of 3:30pm since I was so close to the summit. I didn’t get off of the summit until 4:10pm. It was stressful to get down the Mtn through the tree and shrub maze while getting chased off by the shadows of sunset. My E-Bike malfunctioned on the return trip so I had to push it most of the way back up all the hills since it’s 75lbs (and I’m small) and I can’t pedal it up steep uphills without power. It was extremely difficult since I ran out of water. I drank from Willow Creek on the way back. I didn’t have a filter so I hope I don’t get sick. It tasted great and gave me the boost I needed to get back to the car. When the E-Bike died, I tried not to panic. I fought my way back. It was q..." — paula.raimondi • Apr 12, 2021

"Started this hike from the parking area on the west bound lane of Rt. 4 between West Rutland & Castleton. I thought it would be a bushwhack, but was surprised to find an ATV trail leading right from the parking area to almost the top of the ridgeline. From there, I traversed through open hardwoods & some ledges to the summit which has a cell tower. Just beyond the top, I found two vantage points giving great views of Birdseye, Herrick, Pico, & Killington. " — billsussdorff • Apr 12, 2021

"Rode the MTB up Mt. Hamilton Rd. from San Jose, then made the short hike to the lookout tower on Copernicus. Hung around at the summit for a few minutes taking in the various views before riding back down the road. Stopped at the saddle between Ptolemy and Hamilton and made a very quick trip up the SW side of Mt. Hamilton to the observatory. The observatory was still closed for COVID-19 and I was in full view of the security cameras, but no one bothered me. Then rode all the way back down to San Jose." — klotito • Apr 11, 2021

"Even though we had poor, dry, powdery snow conditions on our other Spring Mountain ascents, I was hopeful of good snow conditions on this route, which I hadn't previously done in the snow. While it was dry down low, once we got up a bit, the snow was actually pretty good! We got to practice some snow climb techniques and got to glissade quite a bit coming down. Great day!" — Kevin • Apr 11, 2021

"Rode the MTB up Mt. Hamilton Rd. from San Jose, then made the short hike to the lookout tower on Copernicus. Hung around at the summit for a few minutes taking in the various views before riding back down the road. Stopped at the saddle between Ptolemy and Hamilton and made a very quick trip up the SW side of Mt. Hamilton to the observatory. The observatory was still closed for COVID-19 and I was in full view of the security cameras, but no one bothered me. Then rode all the way back down to San Jose." — klotito • Apr 11, 2021