[pct-l] Section C micro-hikes

[Marion Davison]

On the weekend we hiked from Splinters Trailhead southbound to Holcomb 
Crossing trail camp.  We took chain saws, and cleared out all the logs 
in the trail (about 20 obstacles altogether).  There was plenty of water 
available in Holcomb creek plus many side creeks crossing the trail.  We 
were wearing long sleeves and long pants.  We didn't use any insect 
repellent.  We were grubbing about in the brush clearing the trail, and 
each of us got one tick.  We didn't find them until we were home taking 
showers.  I had one on top of my shoulder, under a bra strap, and Ray 
had one dug deep into his neck!  This is only the second time in 20 
years that we have picked up ticks in Section C.
On the trail we met four thrus--Dustin, Adam, Robert, and Mason.  They 
all looked clean and happy, having recently zeroed in Big Bear.
We also hiked from Highway 173 to Grass Valley Creek on April 16-17. 
Loads of water here.  Trailside Spring was running in gallons per 
second.  Grass Valley Creek is a broad but shallow bunch of water to 
cross. This creek is a very nice place to camp, by the way.
See y'all at kickoff.
Marion (llamalady)