Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Tripod
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 …
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Gear Review: Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
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 …
Gear Review: Sony 10-18mm f/4 OSS E-mount Wide-Angle
The Sony 10-18mm is a metal bodied, solid feeling tank of a lens that I’ve used all around the world to capture some of the most important moments in my life. If you have a Sony mirrorless camera and are looking for a wide angle lens, this is the best option on the market.
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.
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Zissou 23 Sleeping Bag
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 …
Gear Review: REI Passage 2 Tent
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 …
Camping at Joshua Tree National Park and Indian Cove Campground
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.
Gear Review: Altra Olympus
Over the past few years, my preference for trail shoes has consisted of offerings with a low drop, firm and stable midsole, versatile and durable …
Photo Gallery: Mt. Baldy Snow Summit With Isla
The first snow of the year is always a special time here in Southern California. It was even more meaningful this year considering the historic drought we’ve endured. Southern California is  known for year-round warm weather with plenty of sunshine, but very few know of the great snow hiking opportunities in the local mountains. My favorite has always been Mt. Baldy, and this is the mountain we decided to climb after a cold storm moved through on Friday and Saturday.