travel blog - Trail to Peak

Telegraph Peak Via Three T's 3 Tee's Trail

Telegraph Peak via Manker Flats 03.29.15

April 3, 2016March 31, 2015

This Sunday I finished hike number 22/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and have now completed 253 of my goal of 1000 miles for …

My 10 Favorite Cathedrals and Basilicas in Europe With Photos and Stories

January 12, 2020March 24, 2015

Check out my ten favorite cathedrals and basilicas from my backpacking trips to Europe. I include photos, and my favorite memories from each.

Huffington Post Trail to Peak Macchu Picchu

Trail To Peak Featured On The Huffington Post For A Trek To Machu Picchu

March 12, 2018March 19, 2015

I was excited to see a trip report I wrote for The Outbound being featured on Huffington Post today. It’s always cool to see pictures …

Trail to Peak Featured on the Catalina Travel Website!

April 3, 2016March 5, 2015

This weekend I got a surprise email from one of the writers at the Catalina Travel website. He asked if he could use my blog …

Top 15 Things to do in Buenos Aires

November 17, 2019February 27, 2015

Buenos Aires is the capital and most populous city in Argentina. It’s a city well known for football, wine, steaks, tango, European architecture, and much more. Having spent a few months in Buenos Aires, I have a great feel for the “must sees” of the city. Here are my top 15 things to do in Buenos Aires!

Little Harbor Two Harbors Trans-Catalina Trail Hike

Trans-Catalina Trail YouTube Video

April 22, 2017February 22, 2015

Last weekend I hiked the 37.2 miles of the Trans-Catalina trail. This scenic hike starts in Avalon and ends at Starlight Beach. Santa Catalina Island is a very magical place. It was special to be surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, with beautiful beaches, massive bison, and island foxes throughout the course of this two day trek. Check out the video below, I hope you like it!

Mt. Woodson and Potato Chip Rock 02.21.15

April 3, 2016February 22, 2015

This Saturday morning I finished hike number 15/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015, and have now completed 181.5 of my goal of 1000 miles …

Backpacking Guide To The Trans-Catalina Trail

A Guide To Backpacking The Trans-Catalina Trail

September 21, 2017February 20, 2015

The Trans-Catalina Trail is a gorgeous hiking path that spans 37.2 miles over Santa Catalina Island. Situated less than 30 miles from the coast of Southern California, this rocky island makes for a spectacular weekend getaway. In this guide you will find a map, a detailed trail description, a video, and lot’s of photographs!

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