Zion National Park: Hiking Angels Landing
For Thanksgiving break this year, Julia and I decided to embark on a trip to Southern Utah to experience The Mighty 5. The Mighty 5 …
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A Fall Hike To The 11,503ft Peak Of San Gorgonio Via Vivian Creek
With Fall in full swing, and Winter soon approaching, I wanted to get one last hike in to the summit of San Gorgonio before the …
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Gear Review: Nike Men’s Printed Trail Kiger Full-Zip Jacket
Nike is the world’s top sports brand and dominates the markets of basketball, football, soccer, and track & field.  It was always a surprise to me that …
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Hiking To The Summit of Cucamonga Peak Through The First Snow Of Fall
For months I’ve been hearing about a “Super El-Nino” that’s supposed to bring unprecedented rain to Southern California. Our weather has certainly been unusual, but …
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Review: Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals
When I first got into backpacking and camping, food and nutrition were an afterthought. I was so excited by the prospect of sleeping outside in …
Camping At The Summit Of Mt. Baldy For A Magical Friday Sunset
After work this Friday, I hopped in the car with Isla and drove us up to Manker Flats for a Friday night microadventure. As the nights …
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Gear Review: Arc’teryx Atom LT Hooded Insulated Jacket
Last year I really started making a push to lighten my overall pack load and become what I considered to be a “lightweight backpacker”. As …
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A Saturday Visit to LACMA and Levitated Mass
With Julia’s foot still giving her issues and a forecast of thunderstorms this weekend, we decided to avoid the mountains and head to the city. …
DIY Gear: Learn How To Make A Tyvek Rain Kilt (Skirt) To Keep Your Legs Dry In Wet Weather
Hiking in wet weather can provide a whole host of challenges for the thru-hiker and day-hiker alike. When well prepared, there are few things that …
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An Epic Grand Canyon Adventure Hiking Rim to Rim to Rim
This weekend, Julia and I decided to make our way out to Arizona for a Rim to Rim to Rim (R2R2R) hike of the Grand …
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