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 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 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 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
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
LINKS:
Anthony's Audio Journal 