Enjoy Technologyhiker’s favorite outdoor gear for the year. I’ve had an exceptional experience with each item in 2017. The list spans new & classic designs and big & small purchases. So hopefully, it offers something for everyone. Merino Wool T-shirts…
Monte Bello Open Space Preserve is one of the best introductory backpacking trips in the Bay Area. This Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD) protects a watershed in the Santa Cruz Mountains about Palo Alto. The Black Mountain Backpack Camp…
Getting outside and exploring a new place energizes me. There is no replacement for exercise, fresh air, and pushing boundaries in the mountains. Caring for two young boys and a demanding career make it difficult to escape for long periods. …
Only five roads cross the Sierra south of Lake Tahoe, and I had only explored four of them until March 6. On that Friday my friend Mark and I climbed Mount Reba along Route 4. Our climb started at the…
I have the honor of being part of The North Face Locals (TNF Locals) ambassador program. TNF Locals is a program where avid, outdoor enthusiasts (but not professional athletes) get an opportunity to share stories about the latest innovations from…
My backpacking style and gear has evolved over the years. While in the Boy Scouts at age 16, I saved for rugged but heavy Gregory Massif. I used it backpacking in KY, TN, and NC, and trailbuilding a summer in…