Tuesday June 19, I’m planning to hike my 3rd, 4th and 5th 4,000 footers. I am also planning to hike Avalon, which is on the 52 With a View list. Hike Stats/Info Name: Mt. Willey, Mt. Field, Mt. Tom and Mt. Avalon via Flume Trail, Willey Range Trail and Avalon Trail (one way) Distance: 8.2 miles Duration: TBD Gain/Loss: +4514′, -3921′ … Read More
I’m meeting up with a buddy from SoCal after he’s done with a conference in Montreal. It will be my first trip to Montreal and the first time Iv’e been to Canada in nearly 25 years. I’ll spend a few hours Friday exploring the city, then Friday night we’ll be headed north to do some hiking. Ideally, we’ll … Read More
We plan to start hiking around 11:00 A.M. Monday morning (August 7th). You’ll be able to watch our progress below, which will be tracked by my DeLorme InReach Explorer Two Way Satellite Communicator. It should start updating my location as soon as I hit the trail. Please note: During my hike, the image below was a live, interactive map. It is now a static … Read More
I’m hoping to finally hike my first NH 4000 footer since moving to NH last year. I hope to hit the trail around 7:30 AM Friday February 19. You’ll be able to watch my progress below, which will be tracked by my DeLorme InReach Explorer Two Way Satellite Communicator. It should start updating my location as soon as I hit the trail. Please note: During my … Read More
After weeks of planning, I’m finally hitting the road. If all goes as planned, I’ll backpack in Coyote Gulch, take in the views at Bryce Canyon, snowshoe in Salt Lake City and Colorado and if the weather cooperates, attempt to bag my 4th 14’er. Here are some last minute thoughts on my itinerary gear and food. This is the second entry … Read More
“Backpacking: An extended form of hiking in which people carry double the amount of gear they need, for half the distance they planned to go, in twice the time it should take.” Unknown author As part of my cross country drive in March, I will be backpacking, hiking and snowshoeing between California and Colorado. After discovering that mid-late March is … Read More
I’ll add more details as time allows and as I find more information about this area. Planned Itinerary Day 1 (Fri) 11 AM Start drive to Mammoth Afternoon Optional Hike? Sunset photos from the Alabama Hills Other ideas? Day 2 (Sat) 6 AM Snowshoe Minaret Summit and Beyond (photos here: https://goo.gl/6e2JX9) Mammoth Mountain Inn > Minaret Summit (9,215′) || 1.75 miles || +425, -75 Minaret Summit > … Read More
Planned Itinerary 1:15 AM Meet in Colton Drive to Inspiration Point 2:00 AM Pick up JG at Inspiration Point Drive to Duffy Campground 2:45 AM Start Hiking 7:00-7:30 AM Summit Baldy 7:45 AM Descend Summit Pine Mt. Summit Dawson 12:00 PM Finish Hike Eat Pizza & Ice Cream Food I plan to bring breakfast plus a snack to get me … Read More
I’ll add more details as time allows and as I find more information about this area. Planned Itinerary Day 0 (Fri) 7 PM Drive to Big Pine area 11 PM Setup camp, go to bed Day 1 (Sat) Early AM, Hike: Big Pine Lakes 1-5 Loop with Summit Black Lake (orange, see below) Mileage: 13 miles total || Duration: 6-8 hours total || Elevation … Read More
I’m not exactly sure how I learned about Thousand Island Lake, but when I first saw pictures of it, I knew I had to find a way to get there. With a busy schedule and limited overnight trips though, this has proven to be a challenge. Luckily things seemed to line up for me this week – I found permits, … Read More