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Great White Shark Attack in San Francisco

On a clear Sunday autumn morning, I ran along Lands End on the Northwest corner of SF – west of the Golden Gate Bridge. Lands End is a series of cliffs that overlook overlook Marin and the entrance to the Bay. …

technologyhikerOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020 Destinations - Bay Area, Outdoor Feature

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Backpacking Self-Care & Tahoe Rim Trail

Before hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought that long distance hikers would stop feeling aches & pains. They would evolve into super hikers after hiking 200+ miles. I was mistaken. I still had the same aches and pains. However, I…

technologyhikerJuly 6, 2020July 16, 2020 Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Outdoor Feature

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Thru-hiking Then (2002) & Now (2020)

In July 2020 I am hiking the 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail. In 2002 I hiked the Southern half of the Appalachian Trail (1000 miles) before business school. While the long distance hiking pattern of sleep, walk, and eat remains…

technologyhikerJune 19, 2020June 21, 2020 Destinations - Bay Area, Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Outdoor Feature

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Comfort in Uncomfortable Places: Arc’teryx Stanford Center Presentation

On February 27, 2020, I participated in an Arc’teryx Stanford Center store event focused on how individuals find comfort in uncomfortable places in the outdoors, at work, or at home. The store invited Daphne de Jong (climbed Everest 2019, to…

technologyhikerFebruary 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Destinations - International, Outdoor Feature, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Fog Bow – My Favorite Bay Area Phenomenon

During a recent morning trailrun in Pacifica, I saw a fog bow (fogbow). The fog bow is my favorite outdoor weather feature. It appears in fog banks opposite of the sun. It is similar to a rainbow but its color…

technologyhikerFebruary 19, 2020February 28, 2020 Destinations - Bay Area, Outdoor Feature

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Stupid vs. Wild (My Outdoor Fails): Dropping iPhone in Lake Tahoe

Man vs. Wild & Running Wild are two favorite family shows. Usually Bear Grylls successfully solves outdoor challenges. Bear Grylls episodes & most outdoor content do not highlight outdoor fails. I’m starting this new series called Stupid vs. Wild that…

technologyhikerFebruary 19, 2020February 28, 2020 Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Outdoor Feature

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Looking Backwards: 2018 Technology Hiker Year in Review

2018 was another outstanding year for exploring the outdoors. Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me. Highlights include: Family Adventures Most of my 2018 adventures involved family. I went kayak camping in Lake Tahoe for the…

technologyhikerJanuary 15, 2019August 15, 2019 Destinations - Bay Area, Destinations - California (outside Bay Area), Destinations - International, Destinations - US (outside CA), Outdoor Feature

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3 International High Altitude Climbing Tips

Early in February, I climbed above 5000m on Izta near Mexico City. Here’s some tips I learned the hard way from my Mexico trip and recent adventures in China, Japan, & Netherlands. 1) Carry exact change for bathroom access Staying…

technologyhikerFebruary 25, 2018March 17, 2018 Destinations - International, Outdoor Feature

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State of the Business: Technology Hiker LLC

Technology Hiker continues to grow & expand across all platforms. Technology Hiker focuses on lightweight backpacking, trail running, mountaineering, outdoor thoughts, & gear reviews from a Bay Area perspective. www.technologyhiker.com readers grow. https://www.instagram.com/technologyhiker/ has over 3000 followers with 55,000+ interactions…

technologyhikerFebruary 13, 2018February 13, 2018 Outdoor Feature

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#Tokyosnow Photo Essay on Woolx Journal

I recently visited Tokyo for a worktrip. During my stay, Tokyo had its biggest snow in over four years and coldest temperatures in over 40 years. Enjoy my photo essay of Tokyo Snow (drift) featured on the Woolx Journal. The…

technologyhikerFebruary 6, 2018March 19, 2018 Destinations - International, Outdoor Feature, Technology Hiker Favorites

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