06/17/2004 | KQ6EE KQ6EE hiked up to Mt. Baden Powell ( 9399 feet above sea level ) which is the second highest peak in Los Angeles area. On Saturday, I waked up in morning, left my at about 6:30am, and arrived at the trailhead was about 8:30am. It took me about 3 hours to hike up to the peak. The weather was so perfect: clear, sunny and NO SMOG. I brought my FT-817, ICOM four bander HT, Alinco 220 HT, dual bander beam, magmount, tripod and other stuffs. I operated from 6m to 1.2 ghz--FM and SSB; except 220 and 1.2 ghz--(FM only). I enjoy the whole Saturday afternoon breathing fresh air, seeing the best view, AND doing CQ CONTEST. I didn't do any contest on Sunday because of the family activity. I don't know where to go during the Field Day. May be hike to Mt Baden Powell again because it is the best view and the most popular mountain in Southern California. OR hike up Mt. Baldy which is the highest peak in Los Angeles area -- only a plan. 73 to all -- KQ6EE