Black Mountain Trail Idyllwild 02.07.15
This Saturday morning I finished hike number 13/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and have now completed 103 of my goal of 1000 miles …
This Saturday morning I finished hike number 13/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and have now completed 103 of my goal of 1000 miles …
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 …
Read moreTimber Mountain via Icehouse Canyon and Chapman Trail 01.03.15
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.
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 …
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 …
With one week left before hiking Mt. Whitney, we decided to head out to hike San Gorgonio, the highest peak in Southern California. Having done …
Read moreSan Gorgonio via Vivian Creek for Final Mt. Whitney Training