Backpacking - Trail to Peak

The Top 7 Trail To Peak Moments From 2015

January 12, 2020January 2, 2016

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 …

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A Snowy Christmas Eve Hike To The Summit Of Mt. Baldy With The Dogs

May 1, 2017December 26, 2015

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.

Top 7 Trail Shoes For The John Muir Trail And Pacific Crest Trail 2016

March 19, 2018December 22, 2015

In this post I will cover my top 7 trail shoe choices for 2016. I will also cover and explain the criteria I used to select my top 7.

New Balance Leadville v3 Shoe Preview Gear Review

Gear Preview: New Balance Leadville v3

April 3, 2016December 22, 2015

Now in it’s third iteration, the New Balance Leadville has reached it’s finest form to date. There wasn’t anything glaringly wrong with the first two …

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The Mighty 5: Visiting All Five Of Utah’s National Parks

April 3, 2016December 19, 2015

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, …

Gear Review: La Sportiva Ultra Raptor

July 4, 2017December 19, 2015

The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor has been one of the most amazing hiking shoes I’ve ever worn from a performance standpoint. The combination of a grippy Frixion Green rubber outsole, and a cushy and protective La Sportiva midsole, make for the perfect combination. I’ve worn through two pair in the last two years, and now have a very intimate understanding of this shoe’s strong points and weak points. I’ve now had a chance to give the Ultra Raptor a test on a wide range of hiking trails, and am always amazed out how well they handle anything I can throw their way.

Julbo Explorer Gear Review Spectron 4 Lens

Gear Review: Julbo Lens Comparison For The Spectron 4, Zebra Photochromic, and Camel Photochromic

January 30, 2018December 17, 2015

I’ve written a few reviews in the past on my Julbo sunglasses that have proven to be quite popular. Lately, I’ve seen an uptick in questions and search terms involving the specific lens offerings from Julbo. Below you’ll find a comparison and analysis of the Julbo Explorer with Spectron 4 lenses, Julbo Camel with Camel Photochromic lenses, Julbo Dust with Zebra photochromic Lenses, and the Julbo Sherpa with Spectron 3 lenses.

Gear Preview: Altra Olympus 2.0 Max Cushion Trail Shoe

December 13, 2015

The Altra Olympus has arrived, and things are looking pretty awesome! It’s been a lot of fun to watch the evolution of Altra from a …

Backpacking Camping Overnight Mt. Baldy via Ski Hut Trail

How To Start Hiking And Backpacking With Your Dog

January 18, 2018December 12, 2015

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!