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In our Between a Rock series, we share thrilling tales from local adventurers about close encounters in California nature, whether it’s a story of being stalked by a mountain lion or getting snowed in on a simple day hike. Have an experience of your own to share? Tell us about it here.
Trail culture is an important aspect of hiking anywhere. It’s the belief among many hikers that we look out for one another. That includes during a serious storm on one of the tallest peaks in America.
A longtime trail runner went for an evening run in a remote area of San Bernardino County. ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’ she joked to a friend before she left. ‘I get eaten by a bear?’
A Bay Area couple hoped to spend a few days camping near hot springs and redwoods. Then they heard a peculiar sound on the trail and their whole trip was turned upside down.
A Long Beach couple wanted to visit Lukens Lake, but a sudden shift in weather left them stranded with no overnight gear.
I knew running would only make it worse. I had no weapon. I thought, ‘Wow, I guess this is how it ends, I’m only 31.’
