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Dale Hill
Mar 29, 20216 min read
Woodson Mountain 2021 v3.0
The 3rd time is the Charm! I learned of a Survey Mark on Woodson that I'd never heard of...I had to go look for it! I found it and more!
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Dale Hill
Mar 26, 20214 min read
Nuthin' But Stems
All that remains of the three USGS survey markers on set on Big Black Mountain are the brass stems left in the bedrock. Vandalism sucks 😡
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Dale Hill
Mar 6, 20215 min read
Boundary Marks Galore!
What a day! 25 new Boundary Markers located, increasing the total to 30 founds so far. Check it out to learn more about these cool Corners!
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Dale Hill
Feb 27, 20215 min read
A Sweep of San Ysidro Peak
A repeat visit to The Thimble and San Ysidro Peaks from the SD 100 Peak Challenge plus two new Reference Marks found on San Ysidro Peak!
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Dale Hill
Feb 16, 20213 min read
On a Mission to Stonewall Peak
The final leg of my day's adventures! Another trip up Stonewall Peak and successful recovery of the Cuyamaca Azimuth Reference Mark No. 1
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Dale Hill
Feb 16, 20216 min read
In North Peak's Shadow
Focusing my attention on a 2.5-mile stretch of SR 79 SW of North Peak, I made several new recoveries and confirmed one lost/destroyed mark.
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Dale Hill
Feb 16, 20214 min read
Fletcher Island High Point
On my way to Fletcher Island High Point, I encountered my first Meander Line and recovered 5 very cool corner markers along the way!
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Dale Hill
Feb 9, 20217 min read
Mount Pinos Survey Marks
Two new recoveries today for the win! Confirmation of three previous recoveries and two lost marks. I still have to find the azimuth though.
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Dale Hill
Feb 2, 20215 min read
Making Tracks at Torrey Pines
This afternoon was spent hiking all the trails in the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, it was a beautiful day...check it out!
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Dale Hill
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Hop, Skip, and a Peak
A fast and fun hike to bag the Torrey Pines State Reserve High Point and a bonus survey mark recovery!
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Dale Hill
Jan 28, 20212 min read
Woodson Mountian Dash
A quick trip up Woodson Mountain to recover the Reference Mark I missed on January 1st! Mission Accomplished!
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Dale Hill
Jan 28, 20216 min read
Mt Woodson Station
Over the course of 3 outings, I was able to recover 7 of 9 Survey Marks for the Mount Woodson Station. Check this out to see what I found!
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Dale Hill
Jan 24, 20213 min read
Santiago Peak Survey Marks
Two survey marks recovered on Santiago Peak today! SANTIAGO 1899 RM 8 1975 and USFS RP 1. Check this out to learn more!
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Dale Hill
Jan 16, 20214 min read
Ortega Highway Scavenger Hunt
More Survey Mark recoveries from today's hike to Sitton Peak and four "Drive-By" recoveries along Ortega Highway.
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Dale Hill
Jan 9, 20215 min read
Hot Springs Mountain
Peak #5 in the SD6POP Challenge and the 3rd time I've hiked Hot Springs Mountain. It was a beautiful day with lots of snow on the trail!
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Dale Hill
Jan 4, 20217 min read
There's a NASA Control on Cuyamaca!
Perhaps one of the coolest survey marks that I've found so far is the NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center disc on Cuyamaca Peak! Check it out!
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Dale Hill
Jan 2, 20212 min read
El Cajon Mountain Survey Marks
The typical trio of survey marks, a station disc, and two reference marks. I didn't find the Azimuth mark, but it was still a good day!
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Dale Hill
Jan 1, 20216 min read
1 Order of Woodson, Hold the Chip
Kicking off the New Year by bagging my first peak on the San Diego Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge and scouting for Survey Marks at the summit.
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