Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
Great country, HJ. Thanks for the pics. I didn't even break a sweat!

The photos got my brain going -- funny how memory is triggered. The areas that look subalpine have lots of deciduous trees. So similar, and yet so different, from my beloved Cdn. Rockies!

Someday I'd like to have a closer look. Your pics are a much better ad for California than anything coming out of L.A. (No offence.)
No offense taken.

Now, "shhh." Don't let the secret out: the greater Los Angeles area is ringed with mountains, some of which are over 11,500'/3500m high. I can go out, provided that I'm willing to work a bit, for days at a time without seeing a soul. And this within two hours drive time from downtown Los Angeles.

Really, Southern California isn't a bad spot for those who enjoy the back country. Yep, a lot of people, but if you know where to go...

I love the Canadian Rockies. I've spent some great times up in Banff National Park hiking and cross country skiing.

HJ
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