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Grapevine Mountain Hike – Going Off-Trail from the PCT in Anza Borrego
John, a friend I met on Instagram (@adventuregraham), asked me to join him on the Grapevine Mountain hike in the
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Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim to Rim in Just Two Days
How Saying “Yes” When You’re Uncertain Can Change Your Life Forever My mind was racing as I scrolled through Instagram
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Bell Bluff Trail: Adventures in Off-trail Bushwhacking and Scrambling
Most of the trails I’ve hit recently, including Middle Peak, Pine Mountain, Lawson, and Gaskill Peaks, have all tested me
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Garnet Peak Trail – Catch a Sunrise on the Summit in the Laguna Mountains
If you’re looking for a moderate hike with breathtaking panoramic views of San Diego County, then Garnet Peak Trail in
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Pine Mountain Trail Loop: A Summit Adventure Hike in the Laguna Mountains
If you’ve been following my hikes, you’re likely aware that I’ve been tackling San Diego’s Highest Peaks. On Monday, I
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My Cold Weather Hiking Clothes Tested on Cuyamaca and Stonewall Peaks in the Snow
Introduction Over the last couple of years, I have been putting together an effective system of cold-weather hiking clothes. I
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Viejas Mountain Trail: A Quick Hike to an Ancient Kumeyaay Ceremonial Site with 360 Degree Views
Hiking Viejas Mountain Trail The hike to the summit of Viejas Mountain trail begins with a steep 1.5-mile ascent from
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McGinty Mountain Trail via Jamul Dr – Hiking for Peaks and Valleys Galore!
McGinty Mountain trail is a fun, challenging hike with rewarding panoramic views that don’t require setting aside an entire day.
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How to Repair a Puffer Jacket in 3 Easy Steps
After a night of desert shenanigans involving flaming Roman candles a few weeks ago, my favorite North Face puffer jacket
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Gaskill Peak: Off-trail Adventures in San Diego’s Backcountry
Gaskill Peak and Lawson Peak are known for their challenging ascents and rewarding views. They share much of the same