I Finally Made it to Caspars

It was a short hike in comparison to my past hikes, but my longest one all summer, and had me feeling optimistic about the road ahead. I arrived in Caspars off Ortega Highway in the late morning around 10:45 am. It was not a particularly hot day in late August, so I would end up being fine with the late start. The temps would climb to the upper 70’s though.

Starting at Sunrise: 20 miles on the PCT

I returned to the PCT to continue finishing hiking Section A, starting at Sunrise Trailhead, heading Sobo along the desert section overlooking Anza Borrego. I was treated to scenic boulder strewn vistas, rugged rocky peaks, and plenty of wildflowers. It is PCT hiking season, and I ran into several Nobo hikers throughout the day.

Exploring “Trails” and Tidepools in Spring

Follow me on my springtime hike through the San Onofre State Beach Bluffs, a place mainly known for its surfing, not hiking. This place is called “Trails,” by surfers, due to a large number of steep trails, leading down to the beach from the parking area. It is rarely crowded here, and a place to feel like you're getting away from it all.

Desert Blooms and Maidenhair Falls

I took a trip to Anza Borrego last week to see the wildflowers before they faded away. There was plenty of desert beauty to see. But first I had to stop to check out the rock garden, heading down Montezuma Valley Rd to the desert floor from Ranchita My first stop on my trip to… Continue reading Desert Blooms and Maidenhair Falls

Villager: An Illusive Desert Peak

It reminded me of my hike up Mount Whitney somehow, this toe-crushing, and somewhat soul crushing peak. I had truly met my match with this one. The first thing people mention is that there is no water, the second thing, is about how much water they brought, and the third is about running out of… Continue reading Villager: An Illusive Desert Peak