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Cerro La Cruz (El Arco) October 2023

Cerro La Cruz (El Arco) is the imposing lump of a mountain at the tip of Los Cabos and needed climbing.

Puff and Moan Benchmarks, October 2023

Frank and I successfully ascended Puff and Moan, however, not without some adventure and frustration…

Piute Pass, September 2023

Klaus made his inaugural trip from Georgia back to California for his Sierra hike. Uwe put together a flexible itinerary to cover several routes over Piute Pass north of Bishop.

South Lake to Sawmill, August 2023

I was already concerned that I would not get a Sierra backpacking trip this year due to all the snow that stayed around all summer and then the damage to the access roads by Hurricane Hilary. That’s when I received a message from Brian suggesting this trip.

Olympic National Park

Dorie and I have not been to the Pacific Northwest in a while, and our friends, Hal and Linda, have never been. A trip to Olympic National Park seemed appropriate.

Wyoming, Idaho, June/July 2023 – Part 3

We met up with family in Wyoming. This is part 3 of 3 with some impressions from this 3-week (20 straight nights of camping) trip. (Part 1, Part 2)

Wyoming, Idaho, June/July 2023 – Part 2

We met up with family in Wyoming. This is part 2 of 3 with some impressions from this 3-week (20 straight nights of camping) trip. (Part 1, Part 3)

Wyoming, Idaho, June/July 2023 – Part 1

We met up with family in Wyoming. This is part 1 of 3 with some impressions from this 3-week (20 straight nights of camping) trip. (Part 2, Part 3)

Ireland April 2023

After a three-year delay due to COVID, Dorie and I finally made it to Ireland. We were not disappointed by all the green of spring, flowering trees, and flowers.

Humbug and Eagle Mountains Joshua Tree National Park 2023

Time for a solo adventure to bag Humbug and Eagle Mountains in Joshua Tree.