Hiking With Kids: San Jacinto’s Desert View Trail, July 25 2015

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My wife and I wanted to spend some time outside with my son, but the local forecast was for 100+ degrees F. We decided to head over to San Jacinto Peak to escape the heat, get a little a hiking in, and have some fun riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tram with my son.

We spent the afternoon wandering around and leisurely hiking the Desert View Trail, covering a total of ~2 miles. My son had a great time hiking, but I’m pretty sure the ride on the tram was his favorite part of the day.

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Gear

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On this hike I used the same gear that was also carried on my Bishop Pass, Mono Pass Peak and Kearsarge Pass hikes.

  • WoolX Merino Wool
    • Lightweight Merino Wool T-shirt
      • My notes from the last time I wore the this shirt hiking:
        • I wore the tangerine tee for the 3rd time, unwashed. Still no smell. I’ll wear it for my next hike, unless my wife figures out how many times I’ve worn it without washing. 😀
      • Before leaving the house today:
        • Me: Does his shirt smell?
        • Wife (reluctantly sniffs shirt): No, why?
        • Me: Would it gross you out if I told you that I’ve already worn it for four days, including 3 hikes and 30+ miles, and I plan on wearing it again today?
        • Wife (wide-eyed): ummm, YES!
        • Me: Ok, I won’t tell you that then.
        • Wife: …
  • Farm to Feet Merino Wool Socks
    • Bend Crew Stylized Traditional Hiker
      • This week I wore these at the gym (deadlift & stair climber days) and around the house.
      • Lighter and thinner than the High Points that I love, they work well with my Oboz Traverse Lows for tasks and hikes where I don’t need the extra cushioning or warmth of thicker socks.
  • Oboz Traverse Lows
    • Worked great on this short hike/day.
    • Had great grip on the rocks where I played with my son.
  • Deuter Airlite 28
    • Awesome pack. The perfect size for my day hikes. Hoping Deuter eventually makes a 65+ liter version of this pack.
  • Cotton Carrier STRAPSHOT EV1 
    • I continue to be happy with the modifications I made to the carrier. I also figured out a “new” way to attach it to the Deuter also. More on this in my full review (coming soon).
  • Geigerrig