Anthony Jones is an avid adventurer and loves hiking and backpacking the back country trails and summits in and around the Southern California area. He puts together his podcasts in his spare time and shares them with folks that share his interest in the outdoors.
Goat Canyon Trestle near Anza Borrego State Park
He’s hiked many high peaks in the Angeles, San Bernardino and Cleveland National Forests as well as explored the mud caves, wind caves, slot canyons and oasises of Anza Borrego State Park. He also makes trips up into the Eastern Sierra Mountains and has backpacked up through many high mountain passes and visited remote back country lakes.
Dane, Anthony and Katie
Anthony likes to share his adventures and encourages everyone to get outdoors and like the Nike Ad says, “Just Do It”. He feels you don’t have to be a well conditioned triathelete or seasoned mountaineer to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the forest. Just take your time and enjoy the experience being out in nature.
Even though Anthony has hiked and backpacked many areas through the southland he is not an outdoor professional, just an average guy. Sure he’s made his back country mistakes over the years and in his podcasts he talks about his errors and tries to improve on his woodsmanship. You’ll learn from his mistakes and observations just by listening to his podcasts.
Resting on my Kelty Tioga External Frame pack
He’s also a gear nut and talks about his backpacking and hiking gear. He reviews his gear and talks about the benefits and shortfalls of his equipment as he hikes. I think you’ll get a good overall education about what does and doesn’t work along the trail and why.
April 3, 2010 at 7:43 pm
Hi Anthony – Met you on Los Pinos peak on Friday, 4/2. My friend & I were hiking/running our way through a big loop which took us down through Blue Jay – we completed it in 6 1/2 hours. It was an awesome day – nice to meet & talk with you.
I am enjoying reading of your previous outings.
Jay
July 12, 2010 at 11:05 am
Hi Anthony. It’s been a while since I posted, but just wanted to stop in and say Hello. I am still enjoying the podcast and wanted to thank you for putting them out, they’re quite entertaining am looking forward to the next one.
I have actually been meaning to comment about your bears episode because my buddy and I had a run-in with a bear in the Adirondack Mountains who got into a few hanging bear-bags near our sight.
September 20, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Hi Anthony,
I was curious, about what kind of voice recorder you use for your podcasts, the audio seems to sounds amazing. Thank you.
September 25, 2010 at 2:43 am
Angelica, I use a Zoom H2 for the field recordings along the trail and an Audio Technica 2020 Condenser Mic for the voice overs. Sometimes I mix in audio only from the video. Hopefully I’ll be able to upgrade to a full sized mic with XLR connectors for field work but the Zoom H2 seems to be doing a pretty good job so far. I hope you enjoy the episodes.
January 11, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Hi Anthony,
I have been able to try out the Zoom H2 for my hikes and really like it! Thank you for the info. I also want to thank you since I’ll be using it as my journal-keeping method when I start my PCT thru-hike in April.
Your show is great and is helping me stay sane while at work. Hearing about being out on the trail, even when it’s raining outside, is a great treat!
Keep up the good work and I can’t wait for another episode … even after you just put one out.
P.S. My friend and I did the Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead hike in November … very awesome hike!!
January 12, 2011 at 5:10 am
I’m sure you’ll like the H2 recorder. They also make an H1 now that is smaller and looks pretty tempting. Heading up to check out the Tenaja Falls tomorrow, hopefully I’ll capture some great soundscapes and photos for a future episode.
October 27, 2010 at 8:10 pm
Hi Anthony – started listening to your episodes a few months ago and thought you might like this video I made: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwPiJMiXMnY. I know carrying a guitar into the sierra isn’t the best packing decision, but it was totally worth it.
October 29, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Music sounds great and the video is awesome. Looks like you had a great summer.
November 18, 2010 at 4:57 am
Oh my goodness, I nearly fainted when I tried to get onto your website and got a page saying you didnt exist anymore. Must have been a fluke! Anyways, I love love love your show and always check in with itunes to see if there are any new ones. Hope you are nursing that cold and can get back on the trail soon. It seems like a lot of the podcasts I use to listen to about hiking and backpacking have all fallen to the wayside for various reasons. Yours is still standing strong and I admit, I am addicted!!
Love your show,
Rebecca