For our second day in Japan, we used our JR Pass to take a shinkansen bullet train to Hiroshima and then caught a ferry to Miyajima Island. Miyajima is famous for it’s “floating” Great Torii Gate, forests, and temples. The Great Torii gate marks the entrance of the Itsukushima Shrine. We explored all of this and more on our second day in Japan.
I woke to the smell of morning dew and the chilled droplets of condensation that had accelerated and fallen off of the sloped walls of …
Read moreHiking From Little Harbor To Two Harbors On Catalina Island And Sailing Home
Julia and I traveled out to Catalina Island last year for Valentines Day to hike the Trans-Catalina Trail. It was an incredible backpacking experience, but covering …
Read moreHiking Hermit Gulch and The Trans-Catalina Trail From Avalon To Camp At Little Harbor
This weekend I took a drive up to Monterey for a work conference. The nice thing about business trips in California is that I can …
I’m lucky to live in Southern California where there really is no “off season” for hiking. Here in SoCal, we’re blessed to have access to the beach, desert, and ocean within a very short driving distance. If you’re a SoCal resident, don’t let this incredible playground go unexplored! Below you’ll find 11 great hikes in SoCal to help you achieve your fitness goals in 2016.
It felt good to hit the trail this weekend after taking a few weeks off. For 2015, I completed the 52 Hike Challenge and covered more …
2015 has been an incredible year here at Trail to Peak. I’ve had the opportunity to travel and explore the Southwestern United States like never …
If you’ve ever wanted to visit all five National Parks in Utah, this is your guide to making it happen. Seeing Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, …
Read moreThe Mighty 5: Visiting All Five Of Utah’s National Parks
In this guide I cover everything you need to know about hiking and backpacking with a dog. I start from the very beginning when you have a puppy, and cover gear, safety, training, health precautions, and more!
This weekend Julia and I took a drive out to Joshua Tree National Park. A family friend owns a vacation property in the town of Joshua Tree, and generously …
Read moreJoshua Tree National Park: Hiking Ryan Mountain And Other Fun In The Park