24-January 2015 to 1-February 2015: Anyways, it was times like these that reminded us of why trucks with trailers would flip over on their sides in the desert regions, especially near the Cajon Pass. And apparently, we were seeing a wind-tunnel effect where winds were being funneled into a narrow canyon or pass between the San Bernardino Mountains and the end of the San Gabriels. Little did I realize how relevant Mom’s story was when it became our turn to attempt the hike to Etiwanda Falls on this day.

The force of the winds were becoming even more apparent as we were driving through the local streets along both Base Line and Etiwanda Ave. That was because we saw a handful of downed trees and even whole chunks of tree branches in the middle of the road on both Base Line and Etiwanda Ave.

Now it was getting serious…

• Day 1 (January 24, 2015): THE FIRST ATTEMPT
• Day 2 (February 1, 2015): THE SECOND ATTEMPT

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