Living in SoCal, I have access to some incredible areas within a few hours drive. Here’s a list of some of the peaks/areas I want to hike that are located along the 395 corridor. If I have hiked them already, there will be a link to my trip report and/or photos I am still trying to figure out how to … Read More
Itinerary Here is a rough outline for our White Mountain Peak hike, scheduled for July 11-12. More details to come… July 11 (Saturday) 8:00 AM Drive to Bishop (4 hrs, 250 miles) 12:00 PM In Bishop White Mountain Ranger Station – pick up Fire Permit, get latest road conditions Eat lunch Fill up with gas 1:00 PM Drive to Barcroft Gate (2 hrs) 4:00 … Read More
From 2011 to 2016, I led a half dozen trips on Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. In the spring or early summer, I enjoyed introducing someone to hiking, with Mt. Whitney being our “big” hike at the end of the summer. Upon learning of what was involved for a Mt. Whitney hike (22 miles, 6,000+ … Read More
Tuesday morning (June 16th), I leave for the High Sierra Trail. It will be my first multi-night backpack as an adult and frankly, I’m not sure if I’m more excited or nervous at this point. When planning a big trip, it’s pretty easy for me to get lost in the details and not look at the bigger picture. Now that … Read More
After daydreaming about taking on this hike for a few years, I will finally be hitting trail June 17th. The High Sierra Trail (HST) starts in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park (SEKI), travels east and eventually meets up with the John Muir Trail (JMT). The JMT can be followed to the summit of Mt. Whitney, which is one of my favorite places … Read More
Riley and I have some epic hiking planned for this summer and we’re so close to making it happen. If you have a few seconds, please take a look at our story and vote for us. Help Riley and Lyndon live their Kurgo Adventure. Please vote now.
It’s hard to tell how long the snow will last in SoCal, so I took the opportunity to join the SoCal Hike & Peakbag Meetup for some ice axe & crampon practice. It was also my first opportunity to get out with my new Oboz Beartooth BDry boots; with the foot pain I’ve been dealing with lately, I was excited to see how … Read More
Itinerary I am hoping to get in one more serious hike for 2014. Here are some possible hikes that I am researching, to be completed on December 27th. Being so late in the year, the weather should be good for a desert hike. Rabbit Peak is located in the Anza Borrego Desert. Wonderland of Rocks Traverse, Quail Mountain and Carey’s … Read More
Itinerary A rough outline for our Mt. Langley Backpacking Trip, scheduled for October 4-5. More details to come… Mt. Langley Backpacking Trip Day 1 (Saturday) 8:00 AM – Leave Home 11:30 AM – Arrive in Lone Pine Pick up permits & bear canister(s) Eat late breakfast/early lunch 1:00 PM – Arrive at trailhead Hike Cottonwood Lakes Trail Head -to- Cottonwood Lake #3 (light … Read More
Itinerary A rough outline for our trip. More details to come… Aug 8 (Fri) 9 am > Drive to Bishop 1 PM > Lunch in Bishop 3 PM > Arrive in Mammoth Afternoon > Possible (easy) Hike PM > Stay @ Mammoth Mountain Inn Aug 9 (Sat) 3:00 AM > Leave for hike 4:30 AM > Arrive @ Trail Head. Possible hikes, in order of preference: Cloud’s Rest Distance: 14.5 mi || Duration: ~7 hrs || Elevation Change: ±1,775′ (rolling … Read More