adventure - Trail to Peak

DIY Gear: Learn How To Make A Tyvek Rain Kilt (Skirt) To Keep Your Legs Dry In Wet Weather

April 13, 2017October 16, 2015

Hiking in wet weather can provide a whole host of challenges for the thru-hiker and day-hiker alike. When well prepared, there are few things that …

Isla and Lilly Explored The Huntington Dog Beach And Had A Great Time!

April 3, 2016October 12, 2015

After finishing the 52 Hike Challenge last week with a 50 mile Rim to Rim to Rim hike of the Grand Canyon, I decided it …

An Epic Grand Canyon Adventure Hiking Rim to Rim to Rim

October 15, 2015October 7, 2015

This weekend, Julia and I decided to make our way out to Arizona for a Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) hike of the Grand …

Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout via Devils Slide Trail

Hiking To The Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout With Isla via Devils Slide Trail

April 3, 2016September 28, 2015

This Saturday I finished hike number 50/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. Isla and I decided to drive out to Idyllwild to hike to …

Best Lightweight Trail Shoes For John Muir Trail Pacific Crest Trail Hiking Backpacking

Gear Review: Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 3

April 22, 2017September 24, 2015

I’m just going to start by saying that I haven’t been this excited about a lightweight hiking shoe in a very long time. The Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 3 has been the only shoe on my feet for the last month, and I couldn’t be happier with it’s performance. Here’s my review!

Mt. Langley Cottonwood Lakes Old Army Pass Horseshoe Meadows

Hiking To The 14,026ft Summit of Mt. Langley via Cottonwood Lakes

April 3, 2016September 21, 2015

This Saturday I finished hike number 49/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. For this 20 mile round trip hike, I made my way back …

San Bernardino Peak via Angelus Oaks September 2015

Hiking To The Summit Of San Bernardino Peak In The Clouds

April 3, 2016September 12, 2015

Today I finished hike number 48/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. I made my way out to Angelus Oaks early this morning to …

John Muir Trail 2015 Video Preview

February 1, 2018September 9, 2015

I came home from the John Muir Trail with more photos and video footage than I know what to do with. I just finished the daily trip reports for the entire John Muir Trail and have set my sights on tying to put together a proper video, like the ones I did for the Camino and my Peru treks. Until then, here is a preview of some footage I captured on my 222 mile hike from Yosemite Valley to Whitney Portal.