We had seen pictures of this cool limestone formation in Central Thailand and decided it might to fun to visit it.
Continue reading “Khao Nor, Thailand”Wait, the Super Bowl was on?
During last years Super Bowl Uwe and I decided to snowshoe San Jacinto which turned out to be a phenomenal idea as the mountain was empty. This year I decided to skip the game and spend some time outside.
Continue reading “Wait, the Super Bowl was on?”100 km
Last year Maren and I wanted to try to walk 100 km (62 miles) in a day (i.e., without sleeping, not necessarily in under 24h) but we both got sick and had to postpone. Now, a year later, we had another opportunity.
Continue reading “100 km”Zahniser, Lake, Ten Thousand Foot Ridge, Grinnell
The first winter storm of the season dropped some snow in the SoCal mountains. So Kevin and I had to go check it out.
Continue reading “Zahniser, Lake, Ten Thousand Foot Ridge, Grinnell”Whale Peak and Ghost Mountain in Anza Borrego, Nov. 8-10, 2019
We needed a desert hike and some campfire time. So Jack organized a quick trip to Blair Valley. We arrived Friday after lunch, found a spot, setup camp, started a fire with some of the wood from the truck load of wood John brought, and hung out with some beers and good food.
Continue reading “Whale Peak and Ghost Mountain in Anza Borrego, Nov. 8-10, 2019”Ash Meadow Loop, Oct. 2019
Kevin and I were looking for one more trip to the Sierra before the winter storms hit. Initially we planned to go to the High Sierra, but very strong winds were forecast for the higher elevations. So we decided to stay to lower elevations in the southern part. Muah Mountain had been on our list and looked like an attractive target.
Continue reading “Ash Meadow Loop, Oct. 2019”Banff and Jasper, Alberta, Canada October 10-16, 2019
Dorie and I expected a nice fall vacation in Alberta, Canada. An early Canadian Rockies snowstorm changed it into more of a winter vacation.Continue reading “Banff and Jasper, Alberta, Canada October 10-16, 2019”
John Muir Trail Sept 7-27, 2019
For years I have been trying to get a permit to hike the John Muir Trail. I finally did when I met Lance at a 4th of July party.Continue reading “John Muir Trail Sept 7-27, 2019”
Forsee Loop, Sept. 29th 2019
With cooler fall weather arriving in Southern California we were looking for a nice, relaxing hike. We picked San Bernardino Peak.
Continue reading “Forsee Loop, Sept. 29th 2019”Gardiner Basin Backpacking for Peakbagging
After my Rainier trip, I had planned on going to the Sierras to climb with my friend Will. I had heard from Nick and Alicia that Will is insanely fast in the mountains and I was ready to test myself against his speed. Little did I know, but he has about 20 years of Sierra peakbagging experience and certainly knows his way around the mountains.
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