In this episode Gerry and I take a tough hike high up into the San Gorgonio Wilderness to check out the Washington Initial Survey Point built in 1852. Along the way we tackle 4800 feet of gain over a tough 16.5 miles to get to the summit of nea

Episode 155 Hilton Lakes Basin Part Four

Jun 23rd, 2018 26m 46s

In this episode we hunker down to weather another thunderstorm before packing up camp and hiking out of the Hilton Lakes Basin.

Episode 154 Hilton Lakes Basin Part Three Upper Lakes

Jun 14th, 2018 37m 8s

In this episode Gerry, Dave and I explore the Upper Hilton Lakes Basin Lakes 3,4,5 & 6 before a fast approaching thunderstorm sends us scurrying back to camp.

Episode 153 Hilton Lakes Adventure Part Two

May 18th, 2018 36m 19s

Episode 153 Hilton Lakes Adventure Part Two LISTEN In this second part of our adventure into the Hilton Lakes Basin of the Eastern Sierras we take a day hike from our basecamp at Hilton Lake 2 down around Davis Lake and explore a waterfall.

Episode 152 Hilton Lakes Adventue Part One

May 4th, 2018 36m 32s

IN this adventure Dave, Gerry and I embark on a four day adventure into the Hilton Lakes Basin where we set up a base camp at Hilton Lake #2 before exploring Davis Lake, a hidden waterfall and Lakes No. 3,4,5 6 and 7. Along the way we take in s

Episode 151 Eagle Crag Fail

Nov 16th, 2017 43m 31s

In this episode I take a tough solo hike into a remote region of the Cleveland National Forest along the Cutca Trail to see Eagle Crag. Along the way I battle high heat, poison oak and poodle dog bush.

Episode 150 South Fork of the San Jacinto River

Oct 7th, 2017 41m 26s

In this episode I take a quick solo dayhike near Idyllwild California to explore the lower San Jacintio Mountains and find the South Fork of the San Jacinto River.

Episode 149 Chiquito Falls, Kilts and Naked Hiking

Jun 25th, 2017 53m 48s

In this episode I take a solo hike out to Chiquito Falls hidden deep in the Cleveland National Forest. I also talk about kilts, their history and Naked Hiking day along the Appalachian Trail. I even do a little naked hiking myself. LINKS: Chi

Episode 148 Glen Aulin out through Tuolumne Meadows

Apr 27th, 2017 45m 27s

In this final segment of our Yosemite Adventure we pack up camp at Glen Aulin and head up over Tuolumne Falls our our way out of the Tuolumne River Basin.

Episode 147 Tuolumne River Cathedral Creek to Glen Aulin

Mar 26th, 2017 47m 22s

In this fourth part of our Yosemite Adventure we pick up camp at Cathedral Creek and hike past Waterwheel, LeConte and California Falls enroute to our camp at Glen Aulin.

Episode 146 Tuolumne River, Pate Valley to Cathedral Creek

Feb 3rd, 2017 39m

In this episode we pack up camp at Pate Valley and head up river to Cathedral Creek. Along the way I injure myself crossing the river and we climb the tough Muir Gorge.

Episode 145 Tuolumne Adventure White Wolf to Pate Valley

Jan 12th, 2017 36m 16s

In this episode we shuttle down to the White Wolf Campground and begin our backpack trip stopping at our first night's destination of Pate Valley

Episode 144 Tuolumne River Part 1

Dec 16th, 2016 34m 23s

In this first part of our adventure in Yosemite National Park, Dave, Gerry and I head up to Tioga Pass and get ready for a four day backpack trip along the Grand Canyon of Yosemite, The Tuoloume River.

Episode 143 Mt. Williamson Part II

Nov 11th, 2016 34m 9s

In this episode Gerry and I tackle the other two summit along the Mt. Williamson ridge before hiking down the PCT toward Angeles Crest Highway.

Episode 142 Mount Williamson Adventure

Oct 25th, 2016 32m 50s

In this episode Gerry and I take a hike up to the top of Mount Williamson high up in the Angeles National Forest.

Episode 141 Monserate Mountain Preserve

Oct 6th, 2016 43m 47s

In this episode I take a solo hike up Monserate Mountain near Fallbrook California.

Episode 140 Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve

Aug 9th, 2016 34m 8s

In this episode Lindsey and I take a stroll through the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego County

Episode 139 Barefoot to Boots Part Two - Cold Weather Options

Jul 26th, 2016 22m 17s

In this second part of the Barefoot to Boots podcast I talk about some cold weather options for the trail.

Episode 138 Barefoot to Boots Part One

Jul 2nd, 2016 28m 18s

Episode 137 Where's Castle Crags

May 7th, 2016 38m 5s

In this last part of our adventure into the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Mountain California we pack up camp at Purple Lake and hike back up and over Duck Pass to our cars at the Coldwater Campground. Along the way I talk to a few John Mu

Episode 136 Virginia Lake

Apr 22nd, 2016 30m 10s

In this episode we take a quick day hike up along the John Muir Trail above Purple Lake to visit nearby Virginia LakeTrip Photos

Episode 135 Pika and Purple Lakes

Mar 27th, 2016 57m 55s

In part two of our backpacking adventure near Mammoth Mountain California we pick up where we left off at Duck Pass. In this episode we hike down into Pika Lake for our first nights camp. In the morning we reclimb Duck Pass and head along the l

Episode 134 Duck Lake Pass Adventure Part One

Mar 2nd, 2016 54m 17s

In this episode we begin our four day adventure deep into the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Lakes California. Hiking along the Duck Pass Trail from Lake Mary we begin our backpack trip.Trip PhotosTrip Video

Episode 133 Cedar Creek Falls

Oct 31st, 2015 37m 53s

In this episode I take a solo spring hike to one of the tallest waterfalls in San Diego County.Trip VideoTrip PhotosLINKS:Recreation.Gov - Permit InformationYELP - Trail Reviews and PhotosModern Hiker - Trip Descriptions and mapsUSDA

Episode 132 Joshua Tree Day Two

Oct 1st, 2015 35m 4s

In this episode Dave, Gerry, Mike and I explore Joshua Tree National Parks interior and visit the Cholla Garden, Arch Rock, Skull Rock, Cap Rock, Keys View, Barker Dam and the Wall St. Mill.