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 …
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Gear Review: NUUN Active Hydration Tablets
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 …
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 …
5 Most Exciting Lightweight Hiking Shoes for 2015
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 …
Movie Review: Walking the Camino Six Ways to Santiago
As a pilgrim who has walked Camino de Santiago from St. Jean to Finisterre, I take every chance I can get to relive the Camino …
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Gear Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Mileage Update Wear Report
I’ve already done a review of the shoe here, so if you’d like to read that instead of this mileage update, click here! Initial impressions …
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Mt. Langley via Cottonwood Lakes and Old Army Pass
At the southern end of the John Muir Wilderness lies the southernmost 14er in California, Mt. Langley. Driving up from Lone Pine, we started the …
Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike
For an outdoor enthusiast, the United States is a playground of infinite opportunity. Sometimes I forget just how incredible the offerings are. Living in Southern …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Trekking Poles
I entered the world of backpacking and hiking through the window of trail running. I think this is the reason I was such a late …
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