travel blog - Trail to Peak

A Saturday Visit to LACMA and Levitated Mass

April 3, 2016October 19, 2015

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

April 13, 2017October 16, 2015

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 …

Isla and Lilly Explored The Huntington Dog Beach And Had A Great Time!

April 3, 2016October 12, 2015

After finishing the 52 Hike Challenge last week with a 50 mile Rim to Rim to Rim hike of the Grand Canyon, I decided it …

An Epic Grand Canyon Adventure Hiking Rim to Rim to Rim

October 15, 2015October 7, 2015

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 …

Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout via Devils Slide Trail

Hiking To The Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout With Isla via Devils Slide Trail

April 3, 2016September 28, 2015

This Saturday I finished hike number 50/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. Isla and I decided to drive out to Idyllwild to hike to …

Mt. Langley Cottonwood Lakes Old Army Pass Horseshoe Meadows

Hiking To The 14,026ft Summit of Mt. Langley via Cottonwood Lakes

April 3, 2016September 21, 2015

This Saturday I finished hike number 49/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. For this 20 mile round trip hike, I made my way back …

San Bernardino Peak via Angelus Oaks September 2015

Hiking To The Summit Of San Bernardino Peak In The Clouds

April 3, 2016September 12, 2015

Today I finished hike number 48/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. I made my way out to Angelus Oaks early this morning to …

John Muir Trail 2015 Video Preview

February 1, 2018September 9, 2015

I came home from the John Muir Trail with more photos and video footage than I know what to do with. I just finished the daily trip reports for the entire John Muir Trail and have set my sights on tying to put together a proper video, like the ones I did for the Camino and my Peru treks. Until then, here is a preview of some footage I captured on my 222 mile hike from Yosemite Valley to Whitney Portal.