Boondocking and Levitation Photography in the Anza-Borrego Desert
Sunset in the Anza-Borrego Desert Bloggers have various reasons they write. For some, it is to share their thoughts. For others, it is a release or an outlet for the passion that they may have for a...
View ArticleMount San Gorgonio – A Three Day Journey – Day 1
Plummer’s Meadow, Momyer Creek Trail As part of our workup to a section hike of the John Muir Trail this summer, Mary and I decided to do a 3 day practice hike to the summit of Mt San Gorgonio via the...
View ArticleMount San Gorgonio – A Three Day Journey – Day 2
Day hiking is definitely a good way to warm up for section hiking. Just like car camping is a good way to warm up for wilderness camping. At least that’s how we approach it. The first day up Momyer...
View ArticleMount San Gorgonio – A Three Day Journey – Day 3
It’s funny how much time you waste piddling around the campsite. By the time we loaded up, it was almost 9 a.m. We had a 7 mile descent ahead. Other than the difficulty of carrying a full load...
View ArticleJohn Muir Trail Section Hike – Day 0 – Devils Postpile
The big day was here. Anyone who has ever hiked in the Sierras can tell you the allure of these mountains. The vistas are like fuel for the soul. This trip was planned about six months ago. We...
View ArticleJohn Muir Trail Section Hike – Day 2 – Rosalie Lake to Thousand Island Lake
See a YouTube slide show of the first half of the hike here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfTmobpnlmg The first full day of hiking on the JMT was enjoyable but tough. On any extended backcountry...
View ArticleJohn Muir Trail Section Hike – Day 3 – Thousand Island Lake to Donahue Pass
One of many marmots. First half slideshow of our hike: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfTmobpnlmg The continuing story of our northbound JMT section hike….. By day 3, we all had our trail legs. You...
View ArticleJohn Muir Trail Section Hike – Day 7 – The Last Day
Wherever we go in the mountains, or indeed in any of God’s wild fields, we find more than we seek. John Muir – My First Summer in the Sierra The last day was bittersweet. Ready to finish our week on...
View ArticleBackcountry Hiking: How not to Cross Streams and Other Bodies of Water
If you hike in the backcountry long enough you will eventually come across a brook, stream, creek, river or ginormous mud puddle. You will be faced with a decision. Do I cross it, go around or turn...
View ArticleFuller Ridge Trail – San Jacinto Peak
If you are up for a bit of four-wheelin on a fire road followed by some sweet views, then this is the trail for you. Don’t forget to pick up your hiking and camping permits at the Visitor’s Center...
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