The 2017 Mountain & Adventure Film Festival
The 2017 Mountain & Adventure Film Festival (MAFF 2017) wrapped today after an amazing three days of activities, athlete presentations, live music, and of course…films!
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Gear Review: NEMO Siren 30 Degree Down Sleeping Quilt
The NEMO Siren is a lightweight 30 degree down sleeping quilt that’s perfect for three season backpacking and camping. In this review, I’m going to cover the build quality, details, functionality, and performance of the NEMO Siren.
Book Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide 2nd Ed. By Andrew Skurka
The first edition of Andrew Skurka’s The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide played a huge role in helping me optimize my gear setup. Check out my review of the second edition.
Gear Review: Adidas Terrex Swift R Hiking Shoes
I get to try my very first Adidas trail shoe in the Adidas Terrex Swift R. What makes the Terrex Swift R so interesting to me is that they’re actually designed to be used as a hiking shoe. Almost every other shoe I use is billed as a trail runner. Here is my review.
Hiking The North Etiwanda Preserve To Etiwanda Falls
The major draw of the North Etiwanda Preserve is Etiwanda Falls, which sits at the foothills of the Cucamonga Wilderness. Etiwanda Falls is a magical place of lush green narrows and cascading water, an unusual site in the desert landscapes of Southern California.
Hiking Potato Mountain’s East Face Via Evey Canyon Trail
The hike to Potato Mountain via Every Canyon Trail is one of my favorites for quick local outings. At 4.4 miles with 1165ft of climbing, it’s a great way to train for more demanding hikes and backpacking trips. Gaining all 1165 in one mile, this route is a real leg burner!
Hiking Turnbull Canyon Loop
Turnbull Canyon is a loop trail located in Whittier and part of the Puente Hills Reserve. The cooler months during winter and fall are the perfect time to enjoy Turnbull Canyon, as they offer pleasant daytime temperatures and captivating views of the snow capped San Gabriels.
A Winter Ascent Of Mt. Baldy via Baldy Bowl And Ski Hut Trail
For winter adventurer’s looking for an introduction to mountaineering, Mt. Baldy offers the steep and challenging Baldy Bowl route. I cannot stress enough the importance of safety on this route. Do not attempt this hike without the proper gear and training.
Hiking The South Hills Park Loop And Peak 1212
South Hills Park is a 200 acre park located in the city of Glendora. South Hills Park has a trail network used by hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. There are a few access points with trails to enter South Hills Park, but for this hike I started at South Hills City Park on Mauna Loa Ave.
John Muir Trail Itinerary Planning And Resources
In this post I’ll outline how to plan and prepare for your John Muir Trail itinerary to custom fit your needs and goals. I’ll also share which resources I used to help plan my itinerary and keep myself on pace each day on the trail. As a hiker that finished the JMT in 11 days, this post is going to be focused on helping those of you who are interested in finishing the John Muir Trail in a similar number of days.