As winter approaches, the high country of our local mountain ranges get encased in ice and snow, limiting access to many trails for all but …
Read moreHWY 395 Weekend Road Trip to Alabama Hills, Death Valley, and Trona Pinnacles
The Trail 2650 is a stylish, yet surprisingly capable hiking shoe from Danner. Inspired by the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, this shoe features a stable …
Over the past few years REI has encouraged members to skip Black Friday and instead ‘opt outside’. In lieu of offering door buster deals the …
The vast majority of visitors to Mosquito Flat embark on a day hike of Little Lakes Valley (see guide), but in my opinion, the nearby …
Read moreHiking to Mono Pass via Mosquito Flat – Camping Overnight at Ruby Lake
The TX Guide is a durable, stable, and comfortable trail shoe that combines the best of La Sportiva’s expertise in mountain running, approach, and hiking …
The hike from from Onion Valley campground to Kearsarge Pass covers 10 miles roundtrip on a very scenic trail with nearby views of five alpine …
Read moreHiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
The Lycan 2.0 is a classic no-frills La Sportiva mountain running shoe. With an aggressive outsole, firm midsole, and bombproof upper, this shoe is made …
The Jackal is La Sportiva’s newest mountain running shoe. Designed with max cushion and a roomy upper, the Jackal is built with ultras and long …
Brooks has updated their venerable Cascadia model to version 14 with a brand new upper and outsole. The burly pivot-system midsole remains, making for a …
Salomon has updated their Sense Ride model to version three, and after a few months of use, I’m finding them to be the best version …