Soaked on El Cap!
Rain was not in the forecast but of course they were wrong. We got caught in a few downpours which…
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All logged hikes for the San Diego challenge.
The Hills have Lilacs and Peonies
Hike was enjoyable and easy. The ~1200 feet of elevation gain within 2.5 miles might be difficult for beginner hikers.…
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Hiking Volcan mountain on epic day
It started out as cloudy and rainy day but it turned out to be such a beautiful day when we…
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The Beast Mtn… El Cajon
El Cajon…. you have done it to me once again. It tested my endurance and my will to not give…
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Hot spring hot 2 miles
Preparation for Mt Whitney is underway, and another peak has been successfully conquered (Hot springs peak), with 10 miles now…
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Signs? We don’t need no stinking signs!
Weather was perfect (high 60’s / low 70’s) and sunny, just an awesome day on the trail. Could not find…
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Deception Hike
The hike was deceptive, the road was smooth and easy but the incline was a challenge. Rangers attended to one…
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“Wait… Is that a fire on that hill?”
This is my first hike for this Six-Pack Peak Challenge! I had done Cuyamaca Peak years ago and remembered how…
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Cuyamaca Cowabunga
Set out to hike and took the ‘easy road’ because we had the dogs. Pretty good for them all the…
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Braving the Elements: Cold, Windy and Uphill
My friends and I recently tackled the Volcan Mountain Trail, and it was quite the adventure! We chose a rainy,…
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So Rucking Cold!
I carried 30 lbs. in my ruck in this one. The trail didn’t present any real challenges. It’s a moderate…
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