hiking - Trail to Peak

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 …

Gear Review: Woolx Merino Wool Base Camp Long Sleeve

September 15, 2015September 12, 2015

With all of the advancements in synthetic materials in the last few years, it’s amazing that nothing can really come close to real wool. I’ve …

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 …

Gear Review: Black Diamond Trail Pro Trekking Poles

May 8, 2017September 11, 2015

My trekking poles have slowly become an indispensable gear item I just can’t hit the trail without. Coming from a running background, I was very slow …

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.

Gear Review: DeLorme inReach SE 2-Way Satellite Communicator

May 27, 2020September 8, 2015

Before leaving for the John Muir Trail, I decided it was time to purchase a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon. My first thought was …

BearVault BV500 vs Garcia Food Container Bear Canister

Gear Review Bear Canister Faceoff: The BearVault BV500 vs The Garcia

February 2, 2018September 6, 2015

In this review I compare the two most popular bear canisters, the BearVault BV500 and The Garcia. I’ve used both of these canisters throughout California, and have an in depth understanding of each one’s strengths and weaknesses.