Trail reports for hikes in California, Colorado, and more!
A week in the Cascades: climb Mount St Helens, Mount Adams, stay powered up with ZAGG portable chargers, and recover with natural hot springs
Guide to a Week in the Cascades: Volcano Season and Hot Springs Recovery Read More »
Camping in Mammoth Lakes, CA? This guide will help you find the best sites from standard car camping in your tent to RV sites to free camping
Best Mammoth Lakes Camping Guide Read More »
Josephine Peak is one of my favorite moderate-level hikes in Angeles National Forest with stunning mountain and valley views at only 8 miles out and back with 1800 ft of elevation gain.
Josephine Peak: The Best Underrated Hike in Angeles National Forest (By a Local) Read More »
Manitou Springs is a charming little town near Colorado Springs. It’s known for the Manitou Incline, Sunwater Spa, and Garden of the Gods.
Learn more about how to soak in the mineral hot tubs, reservations and parking for the incline, and hiking trails in Garden of the Gods.
Things to Do in Manitou Springs, Colorado in a Day Read More »
New to mountaineering and backcountry snow? Not sure if you need to take an avalanche course? My review of the AIARE 1 course experience will hopefully help provide some insight and determine if an avalanche course is for you
AIARE 1: Should I Take an Avalanche Course? Read More »
Short hike with a variety of wildflowers in the Spring and beautiful views of Mount Baldy and the ocean from Orange County, CA
Weir Canyon: Best Wildflower Hike in Orange County 2023 Read More »
Darwin Falls is a short hike in Death Valley National Park to a spring-fed waterfall that runs year-round. Add this to your next trip!
Darwin Falls: Easy Death Valley Hike to Waterfall Read More »
San Gorgonio Mountain has many hiking trails to the summit and a North Face chute for mountaineering. Spring is a great time to climb this chute to the tallest mountain in Southern California if you’re experienced.
Climb San Gorgonio from South Fork Trail and North Face Read More »
Everything you need to know to climb the via ferrata in Ouray Colorado unguided. Add this adventure to your next San Juan Mountain trip.
Ouray Via Ferrata: Everything You Need to Know to Climb Unguided Read More »
Hematite Lake is a beautiful green-turquoise alpine lake in San Juan Mountains. It is a short but steep hike, gaining 2,200 ft in 1.7 miles.
Hematite Lake Trail in the San Juan Mountains Read More »