Episode 104 Backpacking 101, Shelters
August 20, 2013
In this episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal, I’ll give you all the information you need to help you make a decision on what type of shelter is right for you. I talk about the different types of tents from the standard three-season backpack tent to the four season winter tent. I also talk about tarps, bivys and my favorite, the hammock.
Photos of tents, tarps, bivys and hammocks
LINKS:
- R.E.I’s How to Chose a Tent
- Outdoor Gear Lab’s How to Chose a Tent
- Hammock Forums – tons of great info
Video’s by Shug
Episode 103 Backpacking 101 The Backpack
July 26, 2013
Along the P.C.T. with a Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus
In Part One of my series about the Basics of Backpacking I talk about the backpack. I discuss what features you’ll most likely need for a multi day outing and what has worked or not worked for me in the past.
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Episode 102 Tahquitz Peak Fail
June 7, 2013
Matthew and Brian along the Devil’s Slide Trail
In this episode Gerry and I attempt to make a spring summit of Tahquitz Peak using the Devil’s Slide Trail and get more snow than we bargained for. We also scale a lesser known peak and meet a father and son team who spent a few nights in the San jacinto Wilderness.
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Episode 101 Mt. Woodson’s Potato Chip Rock
May 26, 2013
In this episode I take a solo hike during Spring Break to the top of Mt. Woodson in Poway California to see an unusual rock formation called Potato Chip Rock. Along the way I explore the magnificent scenery of Lake Poway and dramatic views across inland San Diego.
Santa Rosa Plateau Bike Crash Footage
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Episode 100 M*A*S*H* site and the Rock Pool
April 23, 2013
In this episode we take a hike in Malibu Creek State Park to visit the filming location of one of Americas most loved television shows M*A*S*H*. We also explore other parts of this fabulous but hidden state park such as the Rock Pool, Century Lake and Dam.
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Episode 99 Death Valley Adventure Remastered
April 1, 2013
In this episode I located a long but not forgotten adventure about a family camping trip to Death Valley National Park. This was one of my earlier episodes that was lost but resurfaced in my archives. I re-engineered and remastered it and thought everyone will like this early episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal
We take a drive into Death Valley National Park and after having an unusual experience walking across the salt flats of Badwater, the lowest place in the U.S. we set up camp at Mesquite Springs Campground.
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Episode 98 California’s Nike Missile Bases
February 23, 2013
In this episode I learned about the Cold War history of California’s hidden Nike Missile Bases and take a short hike to the top of San Vincente Mountain to visit the last remains of our Cold War history.
LINKS:
- Nike Hercules Story – 1960 Army Film
- Duck and Cover -Classic Cold War Elementary School Film
- The DEW Line – 1958 Army Distant Early Warning Film
- The Day After – Full length TV Nuclear holocaust movie
- Fort Mac Arthus Museum – overall history
- Lists of Nike Missile Sites – detailed descriptions
- Military Standard – detailed infomation
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L.A. Mountains.Com – San Vincente Mountain Park
- Fort Mac Arthus Museum – overall history
- Lists of Nike Missile Sites – detailed descriptions
Military Standard – detailed infomation
L.A. Mountains.Com – San Vincente Mountain Park
Episode 97 Rustic Canyon’s Nazi Compound
February 3, 2013
In this episode I take a drive up to the Pacific Palisades near Malibu California to locate a hidden Nazi compound deep within Rustic Canyon. Along the way we climb down over 600 steps and visit the remains of an old power station, residence, fuel storage tank and explore the grounds of the Murphy Ranch.
LINKS:
Murphy Ranch – Modern Hiker, GPS info, maps, photos
Murphy Ranch – Hikespeak, photos, directions, history
Episode 96 Yosemite Adventure Final Chapter
December 11, 2012
Mike, Gerry, Dave and Anthony
In this final episode of our Yosemite Adventure we meet a pretty girl in a pink tank top and take a hike up to the summit of one of Yosemite’s most famous landmarks, Half Dome. We also have another encounter with a bear while at the Sunrise Creek Camp along the John Muir Trail
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Episode 94 Cathedral Lakes Trail Part One
November 22, 2012
In this episode Mike, Gerry and I begin our three day backpack trip into Yosemite National Park and explore the Cathedral lakes Trail. Our luck holds out as we get the necessary backcountry permits to complete a through hike across one of America’s most scenic hiking trail.
Along the way we learn about the Hantavirus outbreak in Camp Curry, meet some beautiful German tourists and find out about the High Sierra Camps.
Trip Video – Part One Yosemite Valley along the Cathedral Lakes Trail to first nights camp at Sunrise lakes
LINKS:
- Yosemite National Park – Official Site
- Hantavirus Outbreak – NPS
- Cathedral Lakes Trail – Modern Hiker, GPS info, photos, maps
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