Ontario Peak, Bighorn Peak, and Cucamonga Peak 01.25.15
This is hike number 7/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and 76 out of my goal of 1000 miles this year. My standard …
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Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon
Winter brings a sweeping change to mountains and trails with glistening blankets of snow and shimmering sheets of ice. To truly enjoy the beauty of …
Dog Gear Review: Ruffwear Cloud Chaser Soft Shell Jacket
Every outdoor enthusiast has had the “is this really worth it?” gear dilemma. You see a technical shirt for $80 dollars and ask yourself if …
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Timber Mountain via Icehouse Canyon and Chapman Trail 01.03.15
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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Gear Review: La Sportiva Crossover 2.0 GTX
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 …
Photo Gallery: Mt. Baldy Summit In The Snow via Ski Hut Trail
We took a hike to our favorite mountain this weekend, Mt. Baldy. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve made my way up to the summit via the handful of trails that guide one to the peak, but somehow, I never get tired of the views. I don’t think it’s possible, each time I see something different, and each season feels like a new world. This is my favorite time of year, as the ice and snow make for a festive holiday backdrop. As scenic as the surroundings can be, the cold keeps most people off of the trails, and fellow hikers are always friendly.
Mt. Whitney Hike
Mt. Whitney is the tallest peak in the continental United States, standing tall in the Eastern Sierras at 14,505. For many hikers who live in …