[pct-l] Panamint Rash [was: Ankle rash after hiking]

[CMountainDave@aol.com (CMountainDave@aol.com)]

In a message dated 3/12/02 6:23:31 PM, kevin@antelecom.net writes:

<< The first time was on a hike in July, 
starting at about 10000' approaching the Telescope Pk summit. >>

Telescope peak is a great hike! I believe it (the mountain, not the trail) 
has the third largest "slope" in the U.S. after Denali and Rainier - over 
11,000 feet in one continuous drop. The view  over Death Valley is well worth 
viewing. Of course, Mt. San Jacinto ain't no slouch when it comes to 
elevation loss. Climbing it from the east in one day  (1000' to 11,500' ) 
would be quite the exercise! And no water to boot! Anybody out there done 
that off of the PCT, say along that magnificent ridge that runs from the 
summit down to the desert floor, from snow to 120 degrees?