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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Overview When we went: February 13, 2016 Thoughts ~ Not for the faint of heart I premise this post by strongly advising that you consider...