Devil’s Postpile Trip Report, June 2 2014
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A very short hike (my son walked most of it) with some spectacular sights.
Mono Lake Trip Report, June 2 2014
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Not much of a hike, but but the sights were well worth the drive and short walk
Mono Pass Trip Report, June 2 2014
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This was our acclimation hike for Mt. Whitney, June 3-4 2014. We also used this hike as an opportunity to practice our glissading and self-arresting skills. Based on trip reports and the route I mapped out, the hike should have been around 7 miles roundtrip. Due to the extra hiking we did to find a spot to glissade, as well … Read More
Cirque Peak via Cottonwood Pass Trip Report, May 17-18 2014
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The Plan Being early in the year, planning for this trip was difficult – we didn’t have current trail conditions and would not know what we were going to do until a day or two before our hike. I came up with several different plans. The different options I came up with can be seen here: Cottonwood & Horseshoe Meadows (pre) Trip … Read More
Blue Mountain Trip Report, April 05 2014
posted in: Hiking with Dogs, Photos, Trip Report
Another pre-sunrise hike up Blue Mountain for a little exercise and some photos Geek Stats: Ascent || Distance: 1.15 miles || Duration: 31 mins || Elevation Change: +956 ft Notes: 15% average incline || up shortcut #1 with headlamp Descent || Distance: 1.2 miles || Duration: 28 mins || Elevation Change: -956 ft Notes: took lots of photos … Read More
2014 Miscellaneous Photos, January – April
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Last year I purchased a Sony Nex F3. As a result, I am far more likely to have a decent camera with me on hikes and on my way to/from work. With the shift in my schedule this year (I bring Ethan to day care), I’ve been seeing lots of nice sunsets and sunrises. Here are the pics:
Blue Mountain Trip Report, March 22 2014
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I hiked Blue Mountain hoping that I’d get some nice sunrise photos. Unfortunately, cloud cover was very heavy to the east. I did however get some decent shots of the wildflowers, which was a nice surprise. Geek Stats: Ascent || Distance: 1.2 miles || Duration: 35 mins || Elevation Change: +956 ft Notes: 15% average incline || up shortcut #1 … Read More
Manker’s Flat to San Antonio Ski Hut Trip Report, March 1 2014
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30°, freezing fog, 20+ mph wind gusts and sideways snow/sleet/graupel… in other words, a perfect day to put some miles on my seldom used snow gear! The Plan I came very close to staying home and not hiking. It had been a rough week at work, I wasn’t sure how Riley(my dog) would deal with the cold and I was … Read More
Best Photos of 2013
In 2013 I didn’t get out as much as I did in 2011 & 2012, but I still managed to get some quality hikes in. Some of the highlights were: January 26 – Postholing and getting ‘lost’ on San Jacinto February 9th – Family Hike on the Santa Rosa Ecological Preserve February 16th – Tramshoe trip to San Jacinto Peak … Read More
Little Lakes Valley Photos, August 16 2013
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