San Gorgonio via Vivian Creek 05.24.15
This Sunday I finished hike number 27/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and have now completed 318 of my goal of 1000 miles …
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Gear Review: Julbo Explorer With Spectron 4 Lenses
When it comes to protective eyewear for the mountains, Julbo is the only company I buy from. I used to be a huge fan of Oakley, …
Photo Gallery: Mt. Baldy via Ski Hut Trail In The Snow
May is the month that usually kicks off the SoCal hiking season, with high peaks becoming clear of ice and snow. Due to the drought, many of the trails under 10,000 ft have been bone dry since February. Needless to say, I was really excited when a cold storm blew through this week and dropped a nice coating of snow and rain over our mountains that were in desperate need of such precipitation.
Gear Review: Salewa Speed Ascent Shoe Preview
I got a chance to try on a pair of the Salewa Speed Ascents this week, and wanted to post a quick preview of the …
Help Me Find Blue, The Inca Dog From Machu Picchu!
Two years ago, Julia and I took a summer trip to Peru, where we got to visit Cusco before setting out on the Salkantay and …
5 More Exciting Lightweight Hiking Shoes for 2015!
In December of 2014, I wrote a post titled “5 Most Exciting Lightweight Hiking Shoes For 2015“. I had no clue it would turn out …
The Trail to Peak SoCal “Category 5” Hiking Series
The Trail to Peak Category 5 hiking series includes five leg burning hikes in Southern California. If you’re looking for the toughest hiking routes in the area, this is the list for you.
Play Hard Give Back Snack Bars and Trail Mix Review
It’s almost been three years since I walked Camino de Santiago. As I’ve written many times before, it was the people I met that stick …
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Iron Mountain via Heaton Flats 05.02.15
This Saturday I finished hike number 24/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and have now completed 274 of my goal of 1000 miles …
Gear Review: La Sportiva Crossover 2.0 GTX Mileage Update Wear Report
This is a mileage update and wear report for the La Sportiva Crossover 2.0 GTX, if you would like to read my full review, you …
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