Thursday, April 29, 2010

Billiard Flats

My dad found this image of a gentleman taking a nap on his mule in 1918 at Billiard Flats.
Notice his Montana Peak Hat, the billiard ball and the amount of brush that isn't in the back ground.
Does anyone know the story on "the billiard ball"?

Pendola

The LPO Herd overnighting @ Pendola Station.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

C.C.C. of Camarillo

The Camarillo Trail Crew, CA Conservation Corps.
Getting ready for a hard days work in the back country.
Want a good job? and learn how to work in the outdoors? Join the California Conservation Corps.
GO to: http://www.ccc.ca.gov/JOBS/jobs.htm
Los Padres Outfitters does all their mule packing and re-supply here locally, we pack tools, their provisions and whatever else they need while in camp.
Here they are teaching the mules how to strech properly before hitting the trail.




"The First Camera"

A great lady with an old fashion camera took these shots the other morning at the trailhead before we rode out. It was quite a process, 30 min per shot.
For hire, She does family portraits for people and shots of whatever you'd like, her name's:
                                      Lisa Dodge 805 643-3667









                                                                  Here's Lisa with here great assistants doing the "process".

            Allmost finished!

Amazing..Just like Ansel Adams...

Monday, April 12, 2010

Packing for The "C.R.E.W."
The Crew is a unique non-profit organization providing paid employment opportunities that develop character and leadership skills in youth ages 14-21 while improving our public and private wildlands. They work hard in the back country, this is their camp that I'm packing out from Twin Fork via the Piedra Blanca Trail.
THE CREW has a great event coming up in Ojai on April 17th, join them for a fun day with a ride/hike, music and BBQ, go to the website to contact and for more information website.
There is also an auction to benifet the CREW with many exciting items. Bring your family and friends! You can hike or bring your own horses and meet other equestrians that enjoy trail riding in the area.
If you would like to rent a horse for the trail ride, contact Los Padres Outfitters 805.331-5961
We also have horses available for kids ages 12 and older if they would like to join the ride.
$150 per horse, $25 bucks goes back to the THE CREW.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Hannah and Quinn checking out the bear's remodel.
Reilly Goodfield on her favorite horse "Suger".

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

EASTER FAMILY PACK TRIP TO THE OGILVY

Llewellyn Goodfield, on "Chino"The Gang

Arlene, Kerry and MarilynLlew, Bruce and Quinn Goodfield, riding Rocco. See the Video