10 Lakes Backpacking
TL;DR Awesome area of Yosemite that’s only 6.4mi from Tioga Road? That would be 10 Lakes Basin. Its approachable from either the 10 lakes...
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Jun 15, 20162 min read
Exploring Carson-Iceberg Wilderness
For Memorial Day weekend we went up to our friend’s cabin near Bear Valley. I can’t say I’ve been up there much and all but forgot that...
May 10, 20163 min read
Clouds Rest
TL;DR Clouds Rest is a wonderful day hike if you’re looking for something long (14.5mi) with rewarding views of the valley and Half Dome...
Apr 26, 20162 min read
Mt Olympia to North Peak of Mt Diablo
TL;DR In preparation for our Peru hike as well as Mt Whitney, we took on this leg burning 10 mile loop to Mt Olympia and the north Peak...
Apr 20, 20162 min read
Goblin Valley
TL;DR We stopped by Goblin Valley on our drive from California to Utah. Its a scramblers paradise and also offers a variety of slot...
Apr 18, 20162 min read
Point Reyes Sky Camp
TL;DR Do you love it when the fog rolls though the forest? When a variety of colorful mushrooms dot the trail? Do you love sunsets over...
Apr 18, 20164 min read
Exploring Pinnacles
TL;DR Pinnacles is definitely worth a trip if you’re in the Bay Area. Nice campground and a variety of trails to choose from as well as...
Apr 14, 20163 min read
Upper Yosemite Falls
TL;DR Upper Yosemite Falls trail is a real leg burner but a great day hike. The trail runs up on the left side of the falls. Start early...
Apr 13, 20164 min read
Syncline Loop
TL;DR If you’re up for some scrambling and a relatively steep decent and ascent then you’ll have some fun on this one. We did the loop in...
Apr 13, 20164 min read
Exploring Lassen Volcanic
TL;DR All the beauty of the mountains in addition to some incredible geological features. You won’t be able to see anything like this...
Apr 12, 20162 min read
Fisher Towers
TL;DR If you feel like taking a scenic drive along the Colorado and enjoy watching the light play on red rock sand stone, then I...
Apr 12, 20164 min read
Abbey’s Country
TL;DR Arches is an incredible place that feels terribly lonely yet oddly alive at the same time. The sky never looks so blue as it does...
Apr 11, 20165 min read
First time to JTNP
TL;DR Joshua Tree is a unique place full of its iconic name sake as well as world class climbing and beautiful desert landscapes. There’s...
Apr 11, 20163 min read
Ohlone Wilderness Trail
TL;DR Its pretty incredible that you can hike for 28 miles through the Bay Area while still being in a pretty remote area. Very glad we...
Apr 7, 20164 min read
Fern Ledge Trail
Overview When we went: February 13, 2016 Thoughts ~ Not for the faint of heart I premise this post by strongly advising that you consider...
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