Author: Drew Robinson

I'm Drew, creator of Trail to Peak. Trail to Peak brings content to life on the web through breath-taking photography and captivating video. I launched Trail to Peak in 2014 with a goal to inspire readers to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. I have traveled to 19 countries, walked Camino de Santiago, hiked the John Muir Trail, trekked through the Andes of Peru, and am constantly seeking new adventures in my home state of California. Joining me on my weekly adventures is my partner, Julia, our son, Owen, and our two goldendoodles, Isla and Lilly.

Gear Review: Hoka One One EVO Mafate Trail Shoe

by Drew Robinson February 21, 2019 0

Footwear Reviews

Gear Review: Hoka One One EVO Mafate Trail Shoe

The Hoka EVO Mafate is a max cushion trail shoe with 34mm of cushion in the heel and 30mm of cushion in the forefoot. Although the midsole is plush, it maintains impressive stability and responsiveness on tough trails. For the outsole of the EVO Mafate, Hoka combines Vibram MegaGrip with a thoughtful lug pattern that will handle any trail conditions you’re likely to encounter.

Video Post: The Camino Portuguese from Barcelos to Rubiaes (Pt. 2)

by Drew Robinson February 17, 2019 2

Video Post: The Camino Portuguese from Barcelos to Rubiaes (Pt. 2)

Part two picks of my Camino Portuguese pilgrimage documentary picks up right where we left off in part one. Starting in Barcelos, and passing through beautiful farms and vineyards towards Ponte de Lima. From there, we climbed the highest incline of the entire Camino Portuguese to get ourselves up and over Alto de Portela Grande.

Gear Review: Rokinon (Samyang) AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Lens for Sony E Mount

by Drew Robinson February 13, 2019 0

Camera and Electronics Reviews

Gear Review: Rokinon (Samyang) AF 24mm f/2.8 FE Lens

The Rokinon 24mm f/2.8 is a super light and ultra compact full frame lens for Sony’s e-mount cameras. The Rokinon 24mm comes in at just 4.7oz (133g), and is small enough to tuck away in the pockets of my pants or jacket. At $399.99, this is one of the cheaper e-mount full frame lenses you can buy.

The Camino Portuguese: Porto to Barcelos (Pt. 1)

by Drew Robinson February 5, 2019 4

Camino Portuguese Portugal Video Post

Video Post: The Camino Portuguese from Porto to Barcelos (Pt. 1)

This is the first video installment documenting our Camino Portuguese pilgrimage from Porto to Santiago. This video covers our first two days from Porto To Vilarinho and Vilarinho To Barcelos.

10 Best Trail Shoes For Pilgrims Walking Camino De Santiago 2019

by Drew Robinson February 3, 2019 5

Camino de Santiago Footwear Reviews Gear Lists and Advice

10 Best Trail Shoes For Pilgrims Walking Camino De Santiago 2019

Picking the right trail shoe is probably the most important gear decision you’ll need to make for a Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. In this post, I’m going to break down what to look for in a trail ready shoe, and then provide you with my top ten picks!

A Walk Around The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden – Claremont, CA

by Drew Robinson January 28, 2019 6

Kid Friendly Hikes San Bernardino County Hikes

A Walk Around The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden – Claremont, CA

The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is located in Claremont, CA. This small garden has Joshua Trees, Torrey Pines, a Boojum Tree, and more. In this post, I’m going to highlight one of my favorite walking routes at Rancho Santa Ana, and showcase some of the “must see” sights.

by Drew Robinson December 31, 2018 9

Gear Lists and Advice John Muir Trail Sierra Nevada Hikes

A Complete Guide To The John Muir Trail

The John Muir Trail covers 211 miles through the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in California. In this guide, I’ve put together everything you’ll need to plan your own hike, including tips on permits, gear, food, training, and logistics.

by Drew Robinson December 13, 2018 9

France Italy Switzerland Tour du Mont Blanc

A Complete Guide To Hiking Tour du Mont Blanc

Tour du Mont Blanc is one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Europe. The incredible thing about Tour du Mont Blanc is that you’ll hike through France, Italy, and Switzerland as you loop your way around the Mont Blanc Massif. The entire journey covers 170km (106m) and gains roughly 10,000m (33,000ft) of elevation. The Tour du Mont Blanc is the bucket list adventure of a lifetime, and I’ll be covering all of the details in this comprehensive guide.

3 Quick Hikes At Valley of Fire State Park - NV

by Drew Robinson December 7, 2018 9

Dog Friendly Hikes Kid Friendly Hikes Nevada Hikes

3 Quick Hikes At Valley of Fire State Park – NV

Valley of Fire is a State Park in Nevada located 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The park encompasses 40,000 acres filled with red sandstone, grey and tan limestone, petrified wood, 2,000 year old petroglyphs, bighorn sheep, and more. Valley of Fire is located just off of I-15 making it the perfect short stop on road trips through the American Southwest.

Gear Review: Arc'teryx Brize 25 Hiking Backpack

by Drew Robinson December 5, 2018 2

Tent, Backpack, and Sleep System Reviews

Gear Review: Arc’teryx Brize 25 Hiking Backpack

The Arc’Teryx Brize 25 is a comfortable day hiking backpack that is built to last a lifetime. The Brize 25 has a 25L main compartment, two side pockets, and an internal storage pocket. I’ve been using the Brize 25 as my sole hiking, travel, and photography backpack over the past few months and will share my impressions in this review.