I didn’t have time to get out for an extended hike, but wanted to spend some time testing the functionality of my new camera. The Sony Alpha 6000 has the ability to download apps. One of the apps I wanted to test allows your smartphone to be used as a remote for the camera. The other app I wanted to … Read More
Out for a quick training hike on a cool (for SoCal) morning.
With a backpacking trip planned for August 27-29, I wanted to get out for a couple of hours to get some cardio in and test the replacement lens I bought for my camera. Unexpectedly, it was foggy and humid. My pictures weren’t looking good, so I decided to mess around with HDR while we were out there. Geek Stats Distance: 3.45 miles || … Read More
I’ve been extremely busy at home lately and my training leading up to my High Sierra Trail (HST) hike has dropped off. I’ve been trying to stay in shape with hikes in the local hills, as well as hitting the tread mill (30 lb pack and hiking boots, 15% incline, 2.8 mph) several times per week to stay in shape. … Read More
TW and I took my son and dogs out for a walk. When I attempted to place him in the kid carrier, my son (2 yrs old) declared ‘I wanna do it,’ which was his way of saying he wanted to walk on his own. The road/trail are quite steep (~1,000 ft elevation gain over 1 mile on the ascent), so … Read More
Another pre-sunrise hike up Blue Mountain for a little exercise and some photos Geek Stats: Ascent || Distance: 1.15 miles || Duration: 31 mins || Elevation Change: +956 ft Notes: 15% average incline || up shortcut #1 with headlamp Descent || Distance: 1.2 miles || Duration: 28 mins || Elevation Change: -956 ft Notes: took lots of photos … Read More
I hiked Blue Mountain hoping that I’d get some nice sunrise photos. Unfortunately, cloud cover was very heavy to the east. I did however get some decent shots of the wildflowers, which was a nice surprise. Geek Stats: Ascent || Distance: 1.2 miles || Duration: 35 mins || Elevation Change: +956 ft Notes: 15% average incline || up shortcut #1 … Read More
Here’s a list of my 2015 hikes. Links to my photos and trip reports, an interactive map and trail stats will be added as time allows, similar to what I did for my 2014 Hike Log. I’ve spent more time on the trails this year. With an upcoming move, I’m trying to see as many new areas as possible. In March of … Read More
From 2011 to 2016, I led a half dozen trips on Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. In the spring or early summer, I enjoyed introducing someone to hiking, with Mt. Whitney being our “big” hike at the end of the summer. Upon learning of what was involved for a Mt. Whitney hike (22 miles, 6,000+ … Read More
In the past, I’ve kept very detailed logs of all of my hikes and training. With a 2 year old in the house, I feel lucky when I’m just able to get out; I have a hard time sitting down to log everything afterwards. I spent some time looking through my pictures & emails and I have complied list of the major hikes I … Read More