Episode 93 Conquest of Half Dome Part Two
September 13, 2012
At the base of the cables
In this episode Troy and I say goodbye to Larry at the Nevada Falls Bridge and continue our ascent toward Half Dome.
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Episode 92 The Conquest of Half Dome Pt. 1
August 24, 2012
Larry, A.J. and Troy on the Vernal Falls Bridge
In this episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal Troy and Larry accompany me to Yosemite National Park and I try, once again, to hike up to the summit of legendary Half Dome. Along the way we learn just how volatile the weather can be in the high sierras, meet some interesting people and test my strength and determination against one of America’s classic hiking challenges, all coming up in this edition of Anthony’s Audio Journal, “The Conquest of Half Dome”.
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Episode 91 San Gorgonio Mountain
July 2, 2012
In this episode Gerry, Mike and I take a hike up the South Fork Trail to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain, the tallest peak in Southern California. Along the way we meet the headwaters of the Santa Ana River and run across the remains of a plane crash while enroute to the 11,503 foot summit.
Trip Photos – Photos of our adventure
Video Journal – Part One South Fork Trail to San Gorgonio Mountain
Part Two Down the Dollar Lake Trail
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Episode 90 Eagle Rock via the P.C.T.
June 1, 2012
Eagle Rock
In this episode I take a solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail just outside of Warner Springs California to see Eagle Rock, a unique rock formation shaped amazingly like an eagle with its wings spread. Along the way I run into a flock of wild turkeys, a fox, two sets of mule deer, two young ladies out on a trail ride and an Austrailian Thru-Hiker heading all the way to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail
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- Luna Sandals
- Every Trail – GPS Routes, photos, trail descriptions
- Pacific Crest Association
Episode 89 Whitewater Preserve
May 3, 2012
Lindsey heading up into the Whitewater Preserve
In this episode Lindsey and I explore the Whitewater Preserve located just a few miles from Palm Springs California. Gerry, Larry, Jill, Mike and C.K. tagged along as we hiked along the Whitewater River that flows year around from the higher San Bernardino Mountains. The Mission Creek Preserve is easily accessed off the highway from Joshua Tree and made for a perfect thru-hike from the Whitewater Preserve.
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Episode 88 Thunder Springs and Chimney Flats Trails
April 2, 2012
Running along the Chimney Flats Trail
In this episode I take a unusually warm winter trip up to Palomar Mountain State Park and test out my Vibram Five Finger Trek KSO’s for a trail run around the Thunder Springs and Chimney Flats Trails.
Photos: Thunder Springs Trail Photos
Video: Shot in High Definition
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Episode 86 Vasquez Rocks and the Musical Road
February 3, 2012
Vasquez Rocks
In this episode I headed out to Agua Dulce California and explored the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area before taking an unusual drive down a Magical Musical road.
You’ve probably never heard of the Vasquez Rocks before but I guarentee you’ve seen them. Used as a backdrop for many television shows commercials and feature films, the jagged up-tilted rocks resemble the great desert sougthwest or alien planet landscapes.
At the end of the episode we head out to Lancaster California to take a drive down the musical road, modeled after one used in a Honda television commercial and rebuilt just a few miles away on Avenue “G”. We also stop by a unique side-of-the-road road attraction called Charlie Brown Farms.
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TV, Film, Music and Commercial Links
- Star Trek – Captain Kirk V Gorn Commander
- Star Trek – Another good Kirk V Gorn Scene
- Bonanza – Between Heaven and Earth
- Duel – Starring Dennis Weaver
- Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers
- Rihanna & Justin Timberlakes’s Rehab Music Video
- Michael Jackson’s Black or White Video
- Taco Bell’s Run for the Border 1980’s TV Commercial
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Episode 85 Backcountry Bargains
December 15, 2011
Backcountry Bargain Sales
Every year millions of people throughout the United States eagerly await the day after Thanksgiving, the official start of the Christmas shopping season. On this special day merchants offer their deepest discounts to entice shoppers into their stores, some items advertised for even less than they cost, called, “Loss Leaders”.According to the latest figures as many as 152 million people plan on shopping during the Black Friday weekend and spend a whopping 9.7 billion dollars. In this episode I tell you my secrets for finding great deals on clothing and gear to add to your gear closet without breaking your budget.
Outdoor Retailer Gear Links
Discount Retail Stores
Music Credits
Episode 84 Yosemite Adventure Part Two Mist Trail
November 24, 2011
Vernal Falls along the Mist Trail
In this episode,the day of our hike up to Half Dome had finally arrived and we put on our rain gear and headed up the Mist Trail toward lovely Vernal and Nevada Falls.
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- Yosemite National Park – Official NPS Site
- Upper Pines Campground – From NPS
- Half Dome Hiking Guide
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Episode 83 Yosemite Adventure Part One
November 11, 2011
Kickin back in camp before the storm
In this episode Dave, Gerry, Mike and I head up to Yosemite National Park and explore the magnificent valley before setting up camp at the Upper Pines Campground. Along the way we check out Bridleveil and Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Village. Rain pounds our camp but doesn’t damper our enthuiasm while we prepare for our hike up Half Dome.
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- Yosemite National Park – Official NPS Site
- Upper Pines Campground – From NPS
- Half Dome Hiking Guide
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