Chilao Camping Trip

Just got back from an awesome overnighter camping trip. We went up to Chilao to both explore the campground for future trips and to make sure our gear is in good shape for some additional camping trips this summer. Anyways, we found an awesome spot, had a great time, and it everything was cool except for the fact that I lost my Oakley sunglasses.... :(
Perfect Location For A Campsite

Ride 038: La Tuna Canyon

It's been a while since we rode here now that El P. and Sunset are open again. Anyway it was a perfect morning for riding, and MM3 finally got to take his new bike down the trail that we all started mountain biking on... La Tuna! No crashes, no mechanicals, and hopefully no poison oak... A complete success!
Ibis Mojo HD
It's Not Easy At The Top In Whatever You Do.
MM3 Da Single Track Riz Kiz
La Tuna Canyon
MM3 On The Chunk Section
Can't You See Me? I'm Right Here!

Park Gopher

I was playing fetch with my dog today and noticed this little fellow peeking out to watch.

The Gopher

Ride 024: El Prieto Trail (5)

I rode El Prieto again today with Blowtar and MMIII. I also finally snapped some pics at the Brown Mtn. Saddle, but as usual it was too fast and fun descending El Prieto to stop and snap some pics.

The Bike & Gear Shot
Looking Back At The Brown Mtn. Saddle Entrance
Purp N Yellow... All Day! Everyday!

Ride 020: Backbone Trail (1)

First of all, I can't believe I haven't done this trail before! WTF!?!?! The Santa Monica Mountains are a bit outside of my usual riding range, but this trail is definitely worth riding again and again. The weather was perfect, and the trail was in primo shape. When it was all said and done we logged about 15 miles in about 3 hours time (with a few stops here and there to check out the views).

Chillin' Before The Ride 7.5 Mile Ride Back

Chunks Of Rock Were All Over The Place

We Wound Up Meeting Sage & Co. At "The Backbone"

Alien Landing Pad, Or Satanic Shrine? You Tell Me.


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View Backbone Trail in a larger map

Ride 019: Chumash > Rocky Peak > Hummingbird (2)

This is one of my favorite rides to do, but today was absolutely brutal. The weather channel provided us some bogus info, and the trail was hot as Hell, not even close to the mild 60 degree weather that we expected. Note to self, start this ride no later than 7AM from now on, or else suffer the consequences.

The Chumash Trailhead


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View Chumash > Rocky Peak > Hummingbird in a larger map

Ride 018: El Prieto Trail (1)

After almost 2 years of being closed, the Brown Mtn. to El Prieto Loop is now open (officially) and ready to ride. I'm not positive, but I think I may actually like the trail more now than before it burned in the Station Fire. What was formerly a fire road climb up the Brown Mountain trail, is now all single track and double track, which is way better. Also, the El Prieto descent is still fast, still flowy, and really really fun, so major props to the team that put in major work getting E.P. back up and running. I rode with Lefty, Blowtar, and the UA crew, and we all had a blast. We even got to help in the rescue of a woman who had fallen over the side of the trail (which was super gnarly). Oh yeah, here's a Google Earth view of the newly rebuilt trail. Video's of the rescue will be posted later this afternoon.


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Hike 011 - The Bridge To Nowhere

Went on one of my favorite hikes today... the Bridge To Nowhere. 12 miles, 7 hours, 3 bighorn sheep, 3 snakes, and 1 sprained ankle later we finished the hike and returned to civilization.
This Trail Had Some Unexpected Rock Climbing Action
The Glendora Mountain Wilderness At It's Finest
One Of The Many Water Crossings
I'm Still Waiting For Some Poison Oak To Kick In
We're Almost There
Chillin' At The Bridge To Nowhere
There Were Some Crazy Rapids In The Narrows Past The Bridge
Balance Beam Action Across The Water
Saw These Bighorn Sheep
Grunson Looking Up At The Bighorn
Then Saw Another One


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Hike 004 - San Jacinto Wilderness

This is probably one of the coolest places you can hike at in Southern California, and the tram ride up is AWESOME as well.
Thats Us
5 Minutes of Walking Once You Exit The Tram And You're In This!
Chillaxin' On A Fallen Tree
No Need For Snow Shoes On This Trail
Boulder Hopping In Front Of A Scenic View
We're Off Trail Looking For A Better Vista
My Shorty Taking In The Beautiful Scenery
Some Insane Looking Old Gnarled Tree And Me
Photo Op Atop The World Famous Grubb's Notch

Hike 003 - Echo Mountain Trail

Perfect weather and a hike at the crack of dawn. Great way to start yesterday morning.
This Is Where We Hiked To, As It Appeared 100 Years Ago

Ride 010 - La Tuna Canyon (3)

Rode again after almost a month layoff due to school and other stuff. Felt great to be back on the bike and cranking it to the max.
Keepin' My 35 Minute Average Going Strong!

One Of The Best Mountain Bike Clip's Ever!

This is about as sick of a mountain bike video part you will ever see. Insane riding, great filming and editing, along with a stunning backdrop provided by some mountains in Spain. Enjoy!

A Hill in Spain from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

Hike 002 - Mt. Wilson Toll Road to SNOW!

So a big-time storm hit last night, and with it came a ton of snow in the San Gabriel Mountains. In fact, the storm was so big and cold that the snow line dropped below 3,000 feet! After seeing that, we decided to hike up to the snow line for an awesome day of hiking.
Snow Snow Snow!

Hike 001 - La Tuna Canyon (Alt.)

Went on a new hike in an old place today with my wife and our good friends. Had a blast, and found a new route to hike and bike!
My wifey striking a pose.
I and 'Mee
Hello Over Yonder Ladies!
Beer Gut Styles At The Waterfall.

Ride 009 - Mt Wilson to Winter Creek (1)

Thats What A 25 Miler Looks Like On Google Earth
Henninger Flats in 32.30... UGH!
Blowtar Riding Up The Trail
Me Mojo Relaxing Somewhere Around The 6 Mile Point
OK, No More Relaxing... Time To Go
Blowtar Thanking Satan For The Power To Do This Ride.
Awesome Panoramic View... Almost There
10.3 Miles Later & 5000 Feet Higher
Blowtar At The Towers
Blowtar On Upper Upper Winter Creek Secret Trail
Blowtar Upper Winter Creek With The Oregon Styles
More Fun At Upper Winter Creek
The Home Stretch Right Before Chantry
This Looked Much Worse Than It Really Was
See? I'm Smiling As I Flip Off Blowtar!