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Outdoor family adventures, lightweight backpacking, & mountaineering from a Bay Area Professional

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Bay Area Escape: San Bruno Mountain County Park

San Bruno County & State Park stands as the Northern sentinel of the Santa Cruz mountains. The park’s 1314’ peak offers outstanding trail runs & hikes. It’s mutiple hiking options are great for adults & kids. The parks includes: Ridge…

technologyhikerApril 10, 2015March 17, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area

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Sweeney Ridge: I Can See for Miles & Miles

The Bay Area features some of the best coastal ridge trail hiking in the United States. Sweeney Ridge views could have inspired The Who and boasts : Unobstructed ridge views of the Pacific Ocean & Farallon Islands, SF Bay, Marin &…

technologyhikerApril 1, 2015March 17, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area

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23,000 Acre Bay Area Opportunity

Over 23,000 open space acres sit in the heart of the SF Peninsula. The area is closed to the public while being surrounded by other public space including: Pacifica & Sweeney Ridge (GGNRA) in the North Sawyer Camp Trail (San Mateo…

technologyhikerMarch 25, 2015August 12, 2015 Destinations - Bay Area, Outdoor Feature

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Pacifica Hike: Beaches, Whale Watching, Cliffs, & Taco Bell

Pacifica, CA is a quality destination – especially on a sunny winter day w/ – Significant open space on the coast & 1900’ Montara Mountain – Multi-sport activities like surfing, cycling, running, fishing, & whale watching – A fast food…

technologyhikerMarch 2, 2015March 17, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts

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Backpacking with Kids: Angel Island State Park

Backpacking in Angel Island is special: Sports one of the best urban camping areas in the nation with world class views of San Francisco, Marin & the Golden Gate Bridge Acts as a portal into SF history. Chapters include the…

technologyhikerFebruary 24, 2015March 17, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Technology Hiker Favorites

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World Class Hike: Ano Nuevo SP Elephant Seals

During summers growing up in suburban Pittsburgh, I watched the BBC show Nature w/ George Page everyday and imagined those exceptional places. Living in the Bay Area, I can now visit world class destinations with just a reasonable drive. My sons…

technologyhikerFebruary 18, 2015March 17, 2018 Destinations - Bay Area, Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Technology Hiker Favorites

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Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Mariposa at the Bay Area Ridge Trail

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…

technologyhikerFebruary 15, 2015August 12, 2015 Gear Review, Lightweight Backpacking & Mountaineering

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Favorite Organizations

I support many outdoor related organizations, but three at the top of the list are: http://www.supportparks.org/ San Mateo County Parks Foundation – SMCPF drives programs & fundraising for San Mateo County’s world class parks that span the SF Peninsula, the Santa Cruz…

technologyhikerSeptember 22, 2014March 14, 2015 Outdoor Feature No Comments

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Welcome to TechnologyHiker

Welcome to TechnologyHiker’s lightweight and family outdoor blog. What better way to welcome you to the blog than w/ a family picture. We’re whale watching and hiking at Asilomar State Beach in Pacific Grove, CA. …

technologyhikerSeptember 22, 2014March 14, 2015 Hiking with Kids & Cub Scouts, Outdoor Feature No Comments

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