Mt. San Jacinto Backpack Trek, Sept. 2003

Getting our gear out of the cars.

Alex and Jason eager to get going.

Jason and Ian relax while we get our camping permit at the Long Valley Ranger station.

Time to hit the trail.

Alex and Jason slept under the stars.

Filling up with water from the spring on our way to the summit.

Making our way up the mountain.

Having our lunch at the summit.

Jason, Alex, Garrett and Ian pose at the top of Mt. San Jacinto, elevation 10,834 feet.

Resting at Long Valley before we hike up the path to the Tram station.