With all of the snow here in the San Gabriels, picking a trail to hike on the weekends has become somewhat of a conundrum. There are …
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Deciding on a tripod can be a very difficult experience for hikers looking to shed weight and bulk from their packs. Some just come to …
A good headlamp is critical for backpacking and hiking, yet a piece of gear that’s easily overlooked. I bought my first headlamp before walking Camino …
2014 started out with one goal in mind, to hike Tour du Mont Blanc. Each year, I try to take advantage of my vacation time …
Winter in Southern California is a very special time of year. To those in other parts of the country, our “change” in weather is almost …
Living in Southern California, I get to do my fair share of hiking in extreme heat. Most summer hikes reach 90+ degrees, which can feel …
The Sierra Designs Zissou 23 sleeping bag is the bag I’ve been using regularly for the past year and half. I picked this up at a …
The REI Passage 2 is a great 3-season free-standing tent for hiking, car camping, and backpacking. The construction is top notch, and it’s almost light enough …
Anyone who follows this blog knows how much of a fan I am of footwear. To me, there is no piece of gear more important …
This weekend we decided to spend some time out at Joshua Tree National Park. Living in Southern California, we forget how close the park is to where we live. There is just so much beauty, in what one could easily mistake for a martian landscape. It’s like being transported to another planet when you enter the park. Making things even more special, we stayed at a campground just outside the park this time around, Indian Cove Campground.