Hike Red Mountain 3 in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Red Mountain 3 in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is a short hike, doable for all levels. Explore the colorful San Juan Mountains which resemble Rainbow Mountain in Peru.
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Hike Four Pass Loop and Climb the Maroon Bells
The classic Four Pass Loop is a beautiful must-hike backpacking trip in Colorado that goes over four 12k ft mountain passes. Combine this with the Maroon Bells Traverse, one of the four Colorado’s great traverses, and climb two 14ers. Start at the East Fork trailhead for an epic 38 miles adventure.
Labor Day Weekend 2022 SALE Guide: Shop Tiff’s Favorite Gear Currently Discounted
Some of my favorite hiking, camping, ultralight backpacking, and climbing gear are currently on sale untiil 9/5/2022! These are all gear you’ve probably seen me use over and over but let me know if you have any questions or would like specific outdoor gear recommendations.
Hwy 395 Roadtrip Must-Stops from LA to Mammoth Lakes
The ultimate guide to your Eastern Sierra roadtrip. Must-stop eats, sights, cheap gas, and free camping along the 395 hwy in California
Hike an Easy 14er: Mount Evans 14,267 ft via Summit Lake
Mount Evans is one of the two 14ers in Colorado you can drive up to – so why hike it? The hike from Summit Lake offers beautiful views of valleys you don’t see from the summit of Mt. Evans and you get to bag a 13er, Mt. Spalding, along the way
Quick Guide to Hiking and Climbing California’s 14ers
List of California 14ers ranked by difficulty. A fourteener is a mountain with a summit elevation of at least 14,000 ft. There are 15 peaks in California that rise above 14k ft, but only 12 of them are considered true 14ers due to the peak prominence.
Alpine Lakes in the Eastern Sierra to Hike This Summer
Ready to cool down in the California heat this summer? The Eastern Sierra mountains has a ton of alpine lakes, some more easily accessible than others – here are some of my favorite, beautiful turquoise, scenic alpine lakes.
Climb Mount Baldwin 12,624 ft in the Eastern Sierra
Mount Baldwin 12,624 ft is a moderate class two climb in the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It starts at Convict Lake and offers beautiful views of the colorful mountains near Mammoth Lakes.
Easy Hike to Trail Canyon Falls in Los Angeles
Trail Canyon Falls is one of my favorite short, easy, family-friendly waterfall hikes in the Los Angeles area. It’s been a dry winter so GO NOW while the waterfall is still flowing. Be aware though, there is a lot of poison ivy along the trail, specifically around the first half closer to the water.
Climb the Mountaineers Route on Mount Whitney 14,505 ft
Mount Whitney is the highest peak of the contiguous US sitting at 14,505 ft. The Mountaineers Route makes for a unique experience, different from the standard hiking trail, and Spring is a great time to climb the mountaineers route! Read on for more info and learn more on the gear you need for a better experience.