1. Smartwool NTS 250 Long Underwear Bottoms > >>that base layer you buy for a cold night when camping or a day out on the slopes. IT’S ON SALE NOW AT REIGARAGE. I have an icebreaker base layer that I usually use when I go into the backcountry or snowboard, but it was the onlyContinue reading “My Picks – November 2016”
Category Archives: Trail
My Picks – October 2016
1. Luzon 18L Daypack DEL DIA > >>that backpack you take on a day hike or a backpacking trip I have a couple day packs already, but this one is by far the most comfortable one I have used. I didn’t actually go out and buy it, but I received it one month in myContinue reading “My Picks – October 2016”
My Picks – September 2016
1. Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping pad > >>that mat you get because it’s small, light and comfy. I’ve had a different kind of Therm-a-Rest for years and it was about time for me to upgrade as I am a more frequent backpacker than I used to be. Being that I wasn’t that comfortable on theContinue reading “My Picks – September 2016”
Chicken Spring Lake – Golden Trout Wilderness
Where: Golden Trout Wilderness Mileage: 8.6 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Easy Elevation gain: 1330 feet Recommended: swim suit if it’s summer and you want to swim To get to the trailhead: Take Route 395 from the city of Lone Pine, turn west on Whitney Portal Rd. Turn left on Horseshoe Meadow Road after 3 miles.Continue reading “Chicken Spring Lake – Golden Trout Wilderness”
Cactus to Clouds Attempt
May 8th, this Sunday I will be testing my limits with a small group who is attempting a hike called “Cactus to Clouds”, a 23 mile hike in one day. Midnight we will start off on our journey from Palms Springs, taking step by step straight up to the peak of Mt. San Jacinto, sittingContinue reading “Cactus to Clouds Attempt”
My Picks – April 2016
Osprey Kestrel 32 National Park Service Pack >> >>the pack that celebrates the National Park Service’s 100-year anniversary. This is one of many sales of exclusive packs that will aid the National Park Foundation’s mission. In November of last year, Osprey Packs because an official partner to the National Park Foundation to celebrate the NationalContinue reading “My Picks – April 2016”
Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Accepted
I’ve needed to be challenged for a while and well I decided to join and do the 2016 Six-Pack Peak Challenge. I first came upon this challenge when I was looking into the possibility of doing the John Muir Trail or the High Sierra Trail before I got a full time job. Unfortunately I haveContinue reading “Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Accepted”
My Picks – January 2016
Katadyn Vario Water Filter >> >>the water filter you buy because you’re jealous how much faster and easier and cleaner your friend’s filter was on a backpacking trip. We’ve had our filter for over 10 years and it seemed like the time, the time to get something new and more efficient. In September, we took a trip up to Mt. WhitneyContinue reading “My Picks – January 2016”
Inspiration Point to Guffy Campground – Pacific Crest Trail
Where: San Gabriel Mountains Mileage: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Easy Elevation gain: 840 feet Recommended: lunch for day trip, lots of water To get to the trailhead: From Wrightwood, take Hwy 2 westbound. Pass Big Pines and park at the Inspiration Point parking area; it will be on the right side. The trailhead isContinue reading “Inspiration Point to Guffy Campground – Pacific Crest Trail”
My Picks – July 2015
NO SingleNest Hammock >> >>the hammock you buy to enjoy the outdoors from a different perspective. Almost every time we go backpacking we’re usually sitting and laying on the ground. Floor = uncomfortable & dirty. Buy this hammock and avoid that. You can use it at home, camping or on the road at any time. IContinue reading “My Picks – July 2015”