How can families safely explore the backcountry in winter when poor weather can transform an adventure into a survival situation? Visiting warm spots like the CA coast is one solution. Another approach is reserving a backcountry National Park or Forest…
While “you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” an accurate forecast helps planning for outdoor adventures. Everest & 8000m peak expeditions have documented how forecasts help improve summit attempts. These forecasts help more modest trips…
I visited a popular local park with my boys today. At noon ~75% of visitors disappeared in line with the 12:05 Patriots/Broncos kick-off. A few years ago, I climbed the tallest peak at Lake Tahoe (Mt Freel) on Super Bowl…
TED talks showcase Ideas Worth Sharing from leading scientists, innovators, and artists. Outdoor athletes from Tommy Caldwell to Roz Savage have also given the sub 20 minutes talks. TED talks are one of my frequent companions on a trailrun or…
End of year retrospectives are popular this time of year. This blog is no different. 2015 was an outstanding year for exploring the outdoors. Family Adventures: I camped and backpacked five times with my oldest and camped twice with my…
Woolx weaves the softest, merino wool clothes. I am also a Woolx Team Member where I get the opportunity to test Woolx shirts, baselayers, socks, and hats on my adventures. My favorite Woolx uses are on the trail and on worktrips where…
The Bay Area boasts the largest and most varied open space network in the United States. The network did not happen by accident. Conservation leaders like Julia Bott helped protect the Bay Area’s open spaces. Julia Bott is the retiring…
On the mountain I am a solid class 3/class 4 climber. At home I am a world class armchair mountaineer. My bookshelf is filled with mountaineering stories, pioneering tales, and climbing videos. Early on Saturday morning, I watched Meru on…
Drought stricken Sierra had its first significant snowfall last week. What better time for a quick one night trip to climb one of Northern California’s iconic peaks, 9735’ Mount Tallac. Tallac towers overs Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake, & the Desolation…
Glaciers carved Yosemite Valley and once covered the Sierra. Remnant glaciers dot the Sierra but are rapidly receding. Several recent articles have documented the disappearing glaciers of the Sierra – especially the Lyell Glacier in Yosemite. I’ve also climbed amidst…