14
Dec
Feather Falls is one of my new winter hiking locations. During the winter months snow and very cold temperatures can put the brakes on my backpacking. With an elevation of 1,920 feet I won't have to worry about snow...
25
Aug
The Tahoe Rim Trail
I can't believe the Tahoe Rim Trail is going to happen! There has been so much crazy stuff going on I felt it was too crazy to even think about going. Fortunately, my daughter Cassandra said she's doing the Tahoe Rim Trail...
15
Jul
I made a promise to two of my nephews to take them on a big adventurous backpacking trip. We set out on a 3-day trip and filled it full, with a day hike to Lake Penner, swimming at Island Lake, hammocking and arguably their most favorite...
03
Jun
Saline Valley Hot Springs was like nothing I've ever seen before. I researched photo's on the internet but even my web search skills failed to prepare me for the contrasts the environment displayed. Saline Valley Hot Springs is truly an oasis in the desert...
17
May
Iva Bell Hot Springs, Inyo National Forest was an exhilarating hike. I left from Red’s Meadow Mammoth Lakes, California with some friends. I pressed hard to get ready for this trip. After my disappointing performance at Telescope Peak a few months before...
13
May
Penner Lake is my go to hike...