Mono Pass Trip Report, June 2 2014

This was our acclimation hike for Mt. Whitney, June 3-4 2014. We also used this hike as an opportunity to practice our glissading and self-arresting skills. Based on trip reports and the route I mapped out, the hike should have been around 7 miles roundtrip. Due to the extra hiking we did to find a spot to glissade, as well … Read More

Blue Mountain Trip Report, April 05 2014

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

2014 Miscellaneous Photos, January – April

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Last year I purchased a Sony Nex F3. As a result, I am far more likely to have a decent camera with me on hikes and on my way to/from work. With the shift in my schedule this year (I bring Ethan to day care), I’ve been seeing lots of nice sunsets and sunrises. Here are the pics:

Blue Mountain Trip Report, March 22 2014

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

Best Photos of 2013

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In 2013 I didn’t get out as much as I did in 2011 & 2012, but I still managed to get some quality hikes in. Some of the highlights were: January 26 – Postholing and getting ‘lost’ on San Jacinto February 9th – Family Hike on the Santa Rosa Ecological Preserve February 16th – Tramshoe trip to San Jacinto Peak … Read More

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