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Mt. Whitney Summit 10/9/2021
First time summit of highest point in the lower 48 states. 14,508 ft 6,647 ft elevation gain 20.9 miles Went with a group I met on meetup and hiked with for a year. Had walkie talkies and person at t…8 -
My long tough trek to K2 Base Camp
After over 40 adventure trips around the world I finally met my match on this trip to Pakistan. This was a difficult trek not due to altitude (although it was above 14000-15200 ft)but terrain. I hike…16 -
Mt Pinos/Sawmill/Grouse 3 peaks/1 day
This is a hike in the Los Padres National Forest over 50 miles north of Los Angeles. The hike starts at the Los Pinos Nordic Base at 8300 so it’s only a moderate hike. Miles 10.44 Elevation gain 2200…3 -
Condor Peak -San Gabriel Mountains
I’ve read about this hike and really only serious hikers do it. So I decided to try it and finish it before the really hot weather hits here. Condor Peak is located in Tujunga Canyon and is 15.75 mil…3 -
Mt Hawkins + South Mt Hawkins hike
Total miles 13.53 Elevation gain 3487 ft Peak 8850 ft Wanna get away? That’s what I thought driving 1 1/2 hours to get to this trailhead deep into the San Gabriel Monument at Crystal Lake. Friday can…4