Distance: 4 miles | Hiking time: 3 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More trail info.
Last summer a friend and I decided to hike Three Sisters Falls. We chose the absolute worst time of year to make the trek and we were disappointed, but not surprised, to find that the falls were dry. At the time, I was less than …
Distance: 6.25 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More trail info.
The week before last, John, a friend of mine from Instagram (@adventuregraham), reached out and asked if I’d like to join him on a hike up Grapevine Mountain in the Anza Borrego Desert. I jumped at the opportun…
Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located within Navajo Nation in Page, Arizona.
Rainwater and flash floods entering the canyon have carved and smoothed its flowing sandstone hallways over time. The resulting visuals are spectacular and the site has been a popular destination for tourists and pho…
How Saying “Yes” When You’re Uncertain Can Change Your Life Forever
My mind was racing as I scrolled through Instagram photos on my cell phone while sitting outside a Chipotle restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga. In a few short minutes I was going to meet the other five members of my Gr…
Distance: 7.2 miles | Hiking time: 4-5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More trail info.
When I started my journey of hiking San Diego’s 100 highest peaks, I was naïve. I assumed that each peak would have a well-worn path leading straight to the summit. My plan was to challenge myself by breaking my …
Distance: 2.4 miles | Hiking time: 1.5 hours | Difficulty: 5/10 | More trail info.
Garnet Peak is just off the Pacific Coast Trail on the northeastern edge of the Laguna Mountains. At 5900’ in elevation, it sits at number seven on the Sierra Club’s list of the 100 highest peaks in San Diego County…
Distance: 10 miles | Hiking time: 5 hours | Difficulty: 7/10 | More info.
If you’re following my hikes, then you’re probably aware that I’ve been slowly ticking off the 100 highest peaks in San Diego County one hike at a time. On Monday this week, I headed to the Laguna Mountains where I hiked Garn…
Over the last couple of years I have been working on putting together an effective cold weather clothing system. It’s a work in progress that continues to evolve as I gain more experience.
The honest truth is that I’m a native of San Diego, and I spent my winters as a kid surfing rather th…
Distance: 3 miles | Hiking time: 2.5 hours | Difficulty: 6/10 | More info.
Viejas Mountain is a fun, challenging hike that’s perfect for a quick workout and some good old nature time. The 360 degree panoramic views from the summit of Viejas Mountain are spectacular, so lace up those hiking sh…
Joshua Tree is one of the most beautiful National Parks I’ve ever seen. The sunsets are spectacular and the stars are so bright they light up the night sky. It’s a backpacker’s dream, as long as you know what to expect.
Out of all the hiking and backpacking that I’ve done, Joshua Tree has proven …
