Trail reports for hikes in California, Colorado, and more!
The Minaret Lake Loop is one of the most popular and picturesque hikes in Mammoth Lakes CA. There are many options to day hike or overnight camp in Ansel Adams Wilderness – learn about climbing the Volcanic Ridge (11,506 ft) as well to get an eye-level view of the Minarets!
Backpacking Minaret Lake Loop & Climb Volcanic Ridge in Mammoth Read More »
Cloudripper is the 58th tallest peak in California and the tallest in the Inconsolable Range of the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It can be easiest accessed from Big Pine Lakes through a class two scramble at the end of seventh lake. Read on to hike through the glacial lakes and end up at a 13er!
Hike Big Pine Lakes to all Seven Lakes and Climb Cloudripper Read More »
Antelope Canyon is one of USA’s most beautiful slot canyon and paddling to it is the only way to hike it right now. Read on to find out how to experience this popular Navajo Nation slot canyon.
Paddle to Antelope Canyon from Lake Powell in Arizona Read More »
Climbing to the top of LA’s highest mountain, Mount Baldy (10,064 ft) via the Baldy Bowl in the snow can be exciting if you’re experienced with mountaineering. If you don’t own the proper gear (crampons and ice ax), you can still hike the Ski Hut Trail in the winter with microspikes.
Climb Mount Baldy in the Winter via Mountaineers Route Read More »
Matterhorn Peak is the highest summit of the Sawtooth Range in the CA Sierra Nevada. Climbing the East Couloir as my first winter mountaineering experience was a good choice for a beginner – read on for my experience on my first backcountry snow camping and climbing with a fear of heights.
Matterhorn Peak: My First Time Winter Mountaineering and Snow Camping Read More »
VISIT: 5 Natural Hot Spring + Emerald Cave Option in the Black Canyon LOCATION: near Las Vegas, on the Colorado River between Hoover Dam and Willow Beach (NV/AZ) TIME: half-full day (7 hrs for me, depending how long you spend at the hot springs) DATE I WENT: 2/23/21 BEST TIME TO VISIT: Winter and early
Chasing Hot Springs on the Colorado River in the Black Canyon of Nevada & Arizona Read More »
HIKE TO: Mount Lawlor TRAIL: Strawberry Peak Trail > Firebreak MILES: 4.55 miles loop TIME: 2:43 hr DATE I WENT: 2/14/20 DIFFICULTY: moderate ELEVATION: 5928 ft ELEVATION GAIN: 1309 ft PARKING PERMIT: yes, the US National Parks Pass doubles as an Adventure pass in Angeles National Forest LOCATION: Angeles National Forest Mount Lawlor (5928 ft)
Hike to Mount Lawlor 5928 ft. in Angeles National Forest Read More »
My first-time ice climbing and the struggles with a fear of heights
Learning to Ice Climb in the Switzerland of America Read More »
The hiking trail to Strawberry Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains is different from the challenging class 3 scramble route from Colby Canyon. The Colby Canyon Trail is a mountaineering climb so be comfortable navigating uphill through rocks and boulders
Challenging Hike To Strawberry Peak In the San Gabriel Mountains Read More »
Iron Mountain via Heaton Flats in San Gabriel Mountains is a strenuous hike but great for training! It’s almost 7k ft of elevation gain in just under 7 miles.
Hike Iron Mountain via Heaton Flats in Angeles National Forest Read More »