May 10, 20163 min readClouds RestTL;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 readMt Olympia to North Peak of Mt DiabloTL;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 18, 20162 min readPoint Reyes Sky CampTL;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 readExploring PinnaclesTL;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 readUpper Yosemite FallsTL;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 readExploring Lassen VolcanicTL;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 11, 20165 min readFirst time to JTNPTL;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 readOhlone Wilderness TrailTL;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 readFern Ledge TrailOverview When we went: February 13, 2016 Thoughts ~ Not for the faint of heart I premise this post by strongly advising that you consider...