Episode 146 Tuoloumne River, Pate Valley to Cathedral Creek
February 3, 2017
In this episode we pack up camp at Pate Valley and head up river to Cathedral Creek. Along the way I injure myself crossing the river and we climb the tough Muir Gorge.
Episode 145 Tuolumne River White Wolf to Pate Valley
January 12, 2017
In this episode we shuttle down to the White Wolf Campground and begin our backpack trip stopping at our first night’s destination of Pate Valley. Along the way we get spectacular views over Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Pate Valley.
Episode 144 The Tuolumne River Part 1
December 16, 2016
In this first part of our adventure into Yosemite National Park, Gerry, Dave and I head up toward Tioga Pass and check into the Tuoulume Meadows Campground before starting our 30 mile backpack journey along whats known as the Grand Canyon of Yosemite, The Tuolumne River.
LINKS:
- Tuoloume Meadows – NPS
- Tuolumne River – National Wild & Scenic River
- Wildland Trekking – Grand Canyon of Yosemite
Episode 143 Mt. Williamson Part II
November 11, 2016
In this episode Gerry and I tackle two other summits along the Mt. Williamson Ridgeline high in the Angeles National Forest before heading down the Pacific Crest Trail to Angeles Crest Highway.
Trip Photos – Coming Soon
Episode 142 Mount Williamson Adventure Part One
October 25, 2016
Gerry looking toward the West and the Pacific Ocean near Mount Williamson
In this episode Gerry and I take a hike up to the summit of Mount Williamson high up in the Angeles National Forest. Along the way we reach all three summits to impressive views out over the Pacific Ocean to the West and the High Desert to the East.
TRIP VIDEO – On You Tube
TRIP PHOTOS – Coming Soon
LINKS:
Episode 141 Monserate Mountain
October 6, 2016
Monserate Mountain Trail
In this episode I take a solo hike up Monserate Mountain in the Monserate Mountain Preserve near Fallbrook California.
Hike Video – Monserate Mountain on You Tube
LINKS:
- ALL Trails – Monserate Mountain Trail
- Hikespeak – Monserate Mountain
- Channel 8 News Video – Monserate Mountain 911 Memorial Hill Climb
Episode 140 Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve
August 9, 2016
In this episode Lindsey and I take a stroll through the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego County
Trip Photos – Coming Soon
LINKS:
- Yelp – User reviews of the preserve
- Every Trail – Trip descriptions, maps, directions
- Modern Hiker – Trip Descriptions, maps, directions
Episode 139 Barefoot to Boots Part Two
July 26, 2016
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In this episode I talk about some cold weather options for your feet in the back country from Packboots to Mukluks to Mickey Mouse Boots and more.
LINKS:
- How to chose the best winter boots – Gear Lab
- Sorel – Men’s Winter Boot Collection
- Kamik – Men’s Winter Boots
- LaCrosse – Men’s Winter Boots
- MUCK – Men’s Winter Boots
- Baffin – Men’s Winter Boots
- NEOS Overboots
- TINGLEY overboots
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 137 Where’s Castle Crags ?
May 7, 2016
Matthew and Lane from Seattle, Thru-Hikers from Seattle talking to me along the John Muir Trail
In this last part of our adventure into the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Mountain California we pack up camp at Purple Lake and hike back up and over Duck Pass to our cars at the Coldwater Campground. Along the way I talk to a few John Muir Trail Thru-Hikers and we encounter a fast moving storm system.
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