Episode 149 Chiquito Falls, Kilts and Naked Hiking Day
June 25, 2017
In this episode I take a solo hike out to Chiquito Falls hidden deep in the Cleveland National Forest. I also talk about kilts, their history and Naked Hiking day along the Appalachian Trail.
LINKS:
- Chiquito Falls Trail – SoCal Hiker
- Chiquito Falls – Sun Kissed HIker
- Chiquito Falls Video – CA Hiker
- History of Scottish Kilts
- SportsKilts – Officlal Website
- Elkommando Mountain Hardwear Official Site
- Utilikilt – Officla Website
- Naked hiking day- Youtube
- Naked Hiking Day – The Trek
- Wierd News – Naked HIking Day MSNBC
Episode 147 Tuolumne River Cathedral Creek to Glen Aulin
March 26, 2017
In this fourth part of our Yosemite Adventure we pick up camp at Cathedral Creek and hike past Waterwheel, LeConte and California Falls enroute to our camp at Glen Aulin. Along the way we almost get bit by a rattelsnake and dodge a classic High Sierra thunderstorm.
Episode 138 Barefoot to Boots Part One
July 2, 2016
Top left Merrill Phasers, Zamberlain Civettas, North Face Balteros, Kamik Pack Boot, Rubber overboot. Bottom Row from left Lone Peak Altra, Saloman XA Comps, LL Bean Pac Maine Hunting boot, Ugg (knockoff) Mukluk, Vibram Five Fingers, Luna Leadville Trail (leather) and Leadville Trail w/ATS lacing
In this episode I talk about what types and styles of footwear to wear in the back country. From going barefooted to the Luna Sandals all the way up to heavy mountaineering boots.
LINKS:
- R.E.I. – How to chose the right hiking shoes
- Backpacker Magazine – Choosing the right hiking boot
- Zamberlain – Company website
- Vasque – Company website
- Lowa Boots – Company website
- Saloman – Trail running shoes and boots at R.E.I.
- Luna Sandals – Company website
Episode 130 Vivian Creek Trail
August 14, 2015
At The Top
In this episode Dave, Gerry and I set off on an extreme day hike to the tallest peak in Southern California. At 11,503 feet San Gorgonio is a tough climb on the Vivian Creek Trail, the shortest and steepest route to the top.
Trip Video Coming Soon
LINKS:
- Vivian Creek Trail – SoCal Hiker
- San Bernardino National Forest – Vivian Creek Trail
- Vivian Creek Trail – Every Trail
Episode 115 El Niño, The P.C.T. and Eagle Rock
June 5, 2014
In this episode I talk a little about the unusualy dry weather we’re having, the Pacific Crest Trail and our adventure to visit Eagle Rock. This spring has been unusual to say the least. We’re having 100 degree heat and raging wildfires already and now they are talking about an El Niño Weather pattern setting up for this fall. I can’t wait.
I also give some interesting facts about the 2650 mile Pacific Crest Trail and interview two hikers we meet on our hike along the PCT to Eagle Rock. Matt and Bruce took a few minutes to talk about their adventure along the P.C.T. and shared some stories along the way.
LINKS:
- Pacific Crest Trail Assoc – All the info you need to plan your thru hike
- Eagle Rock Hike – From the San Diego Reader
- Cocos Fire – San Marcos’s devastating wildfire
Episode 95 Clouds Rest Yosemite Adventure part 2
December 4, 2012
Mike near the summit of Clouds Rest
In this episode we continue our adventure from the first nights camp at Sunrise Lakes and hike up and over Clouds Rest in Yosemite National Park. After, we hike along sun exposed trails with magnificent views across Yosemite until reaching our camp along the John Muir Trail at Sunrise Creek. Nightfall brings with it a terrifying encounter with a black bear.
Video – Part Two from Sunrise Lakes over Clouds Rest
LINKS:
Yosemite Hikes – Clouds Rest Trail
Bear Awareness – Sierra.Gov keeping bears wild
Episode 87 Barefoot Running Experience
March 12, 2012
In this episode I relate the trails and tribulations as I delve into the world of Barefoot Running. I discover Barefoot or Minimalist Running after stumbling upon the fascinating form of exercise while doing research for a new pair of running shoes. Follow along as I make the transition from being a Shod runner to wearing a pair of Vibram Five Finger KSO’s and eventually a pair of Bikilas. I also put in a few miles attempting to try my luck at running barefoot.
Photo Links:
Video Links:
- Hike up Double Peak in Vibram Trek KSO’s
- Day Two of Barefoot Running
- Blue Angels 10K Fun Run
- Barefoot Runners of Copper Canyon
- Go Barefoot or Go Home
- Ballad of the Barefoot Runner Music Video
LINKS:
- Vibram Five Fingers
- Vibram Education – *** MUST READ SITE***
- Barefoot Running Ken Bob Saxton
- Born to Run Book – Chris McDougall
Episode 77 Goat Canyon Trestle
April 24, 2011
Looking across Goat Canyon Trestle
In this episode Gerry, John, Aaron and I head out to the Anza Borrego Desert State Park in inland San Diego County to visit the historic Goat Canyon Trestle, the tallest and longest curved wooden train trestle in the world, hidden away in the desolate Carrizo Gorge section of the desert.
LINKS:
- “Impossible Railroad” by Richard Dodge
- Carrizo Gorge Railway
- Stowell.Org – Maps, photos, trail notes
- Miles Todd Crash Video – Excellent video of a mountain bike crash near the trestle
- More Miles Todd information – check out the photos
Tahquitz Meadow Snowshoe Hike
April 13, 2009
This episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal is about a snowshoe day hike up the Devil’s Slide Trail to Tahquitz Meadow of the San Bernardino National Forest.
In this winter adventure Dick, Dane and I strap on our snowshoes and make the hike up into a winter wonderland of fresh powder snow. Along the way we encountered epic conditions and steep terrain and met some interesting folks along the way.
Dane shot video during the adventure and did a great job of providing additional audio and insight into our trip. I think he captured the scenery, difficulty and absolutely zany madcap adventure of hiking with twin brothers. How could anyone not have fun with these guys.
Years ago cattlemen searched for a cool, lush place to take their herd during the summer months, to escape the searing heat of the San Jacinto Valley. They knew of Tahquitz Meadow and cowboys reluctantly drove their cattle up the head of the steep, Strawberry Valley. Many cowboys and cattle became victims to the loose rock and brush choked ravine and tumbled down the steep slide, cursing along the way. They named the route the Devil’s Slide as only the devil himself could have created such a horrendous route to the green pastures of Tahquitz Meadow.
The Double D & A Crew, Dick, Dane and Anthony
Music used in this episode was Highway Dave and the Varmits, “Mountains to the Sea”, Defibulators with, “Wild Wild Young Men”, and this one from Awry with “Out of the Cold” all from the Podsafe Music Network.
Don’t forget to check out the video of our adventure on Google Video
Tahquitz Meadow Snowshoe Hike Video
Outdoor Survival and Nature Awareness
March 18, 2009
Outdoor Survival Podcast Episode 36
In this episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal I talk about how to take more notice of your surroundings while you’re on the trail and how it could keep you from getting lost. I also discuss some interesting observations from Deep Survival, a book by Laurence Gonzales who discusses traits of survivors.
I also talk about some gear recommendations and feature some good music by Seabird, Clean Pete and Scratchy Summit from the Podsafe Music Network.
The Practical Backpacking Podcast ran an episode awhile back that featured an interview with Shana Tarter of the Wilderness Medicine Institute. She gave great advice on handling common medical problems in the wild and what makes a good back country first aid kit.
Tahquitz Rock in the background
Anthony's Audio Journal 