Matthes Crest: Traversing the Alpine Sky
Travelling a Knife’s Edge: A Traverse of Yosemite’s Matthes Crest I had never simul climbed before. I think I decided, long before I climbed Matthes Crest, possibly even before…
The Panorama Trail: Yosemite’s Scenic Cruise
Hiking the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park Table of Contents Hiking the Panorama Trail in Yosemite National ParkStats, Figures, Etc.Distance: 5 miles.Trailheads: Glacier Point, or Nevada Falls.Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous,…
The Four Mile Trail: It’s Actually 4.6 Miles
Hiking The Four Mile Trail in Yosemite National Park Yosemite Valley’s Four Mile Trail finds its way up the path of least resistance. Sheer walls are the defining feature of…
Yosemite’s Bridalveil Falls: The Fast Food Waterfall
Hiking Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park: The Fast Food Waterfall Table of Contents Hiking Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park: The Fast Food WaterfallStats and ThingsThe Trail (Actually,…
Hiking Gear Holiday Gifts 2020: The Essential Guide
2020 Holiday Hiking Gear Guide: 23 Great Hiking Gifts Table of Contents 2020 Holiday Hiking Gear Guide: 23 Great Hiking GiftsHiking Gifts under $50REI Co-op Gift Card (or Backcountry)Buff Neck…
Hiking the Sentinel Dome Trail: The World’s Greatest Panorama
Hiking The Sentinel Dome Trail in Yosemite National Park Imagine, if you will, that you are six years old. It is the late 1990’s, or maybe the year 2000….
Upper Yosemite Falls: The Granitic Stairmaster
Hiking To Upper Yosemite Falls in Yosemite National Park Yosemite Falls is the centerpiece of Yosemite Valley. Actually, that honor might go to Half Dome, or maybe El Capitan. It…
Hiking Yosemite’s Taft Point: Thrills and Chills on the Valley Rim
Hiking to Taft Point in Yosemite National Park Glacier Point road is best known for it’s eponymous lookout. Here is a spectacular viewpoint that completes any visit to Yosemite….
Hiking to Lower Yosemite Falls: Mother Natures IMAX Experience
Hiking Lower Yosemite Falls: Mother Nature’s IMAX experience. Table of Contents Hiking Lower Yosemite Falls: Mother Nature’s IMAX experience.The StatsDifficulty: It’s not. Most anyone can do it. The entire hike…
Mirror Lake: Yosemite’s Most Tranquil Day Hike
Hiking to Mirror Lake in Yosemite National Park Table of Contents Hiking to Mirror Lake in Yosemite National ParkStats-The HikeDifficulty: Pretty dang easy, perhaps the easiest in all of Yosemite….
Hiking the Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park
Hiking Utah’s Fiery Furnace Table of Contents Hiking Utah’s Fiery FurnaceStatsThe Fiery Furnace Permit SystemThe Hike, Self GuidedRanger Led ToursBest Time to HikeClosing Thoughts-Why You Should Hike the Fiery FurnaceNeed…
Review: The Prana Stretch Zion Straight Pant
Prana Stretch Zion Straight Review Table of Contents Prana Stretch Zion Straight ReviewStyle, Fit, and ComfortDurabilityMobilityRock Climbing PerformanceHiking PerformancePrana Stretch Zion Straight vs. the Original Stretch ZionZion Straights Vs. The…