Gear Review: Danner Trail 2650 Hiking Shoes
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 …
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Camping at Hole-In-The-Wall Campground and Hiking The Rings Loop Trail
The Mojave National Preserve is a massive 1.6 million acre park on California’s southwestern border. Sandwiched between the I-15 and I-40, most California roadtrippers pass …
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My Top 10 Deals from REI’s Gear Up Get Out Sale
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 …
Hiking to Mono Pass via Mosquito Flat – Camping Overnight at Ruby Lake
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 …
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Gear Review: La Sportiva TX Guide Trail Shoe
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 …
Hiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
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 …
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Camping at Independence Creek Campsite – Independence, CA
Independence Creek Campsite is a basic no-frills campsite located just off of U.S. Route 395 in the town of Independence, CA. What Independence Creek lacks …
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Lycan 2.0 (II) Trail Shoe
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 …
Gear Review: Jaybird Vista Wireless Waterproof Earbud Headphones
The Jaybird Vista wireless earbuds are a rugged and waterproof headphone option for trail runners and hikers looking to enjoy some music or a podcast …
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Gear Review: La Sportiva Jackal Trail Shoe
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 …