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.
In 1996 , eight climbers got caught in a blizzard and died while attempting to climb Mt. Everest. They achieved their goal of reaching the …
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 …
This Christmas Eve, Julia and I took Isla and Lilly on a hike to the summit of Mt. Baldy. We’ve been blessed with a few nice storms here in Southern California in the last few weeks, so we knew we’d get to see some nice snow.
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
For the final day of our Mighty 5 Utah road trip, we visited Canyonlands National Park. The night before, we spent some time in Moab …
Read moreCanyonlands National Park: Sunrise At Mesa Arch, Upheaval Dome, and White Rim Overlook
After seeing Delicate Arch first thing in the morning, Julia and I continued our exploration of Arches National Park by making our way towards Balanced …
Read moreArches National Park: Balanced Rock, Garden of Eden, Double Arch, And The Windows