Perfect weather conditions. Left early. Saw very few people.  Lovely day with my wife!

This was our second hike of the day after doing an early morning hike of Wasson Peak.  Since we made the drive from Phoenix my son and I decided we would do both hikes in a day.  Tiring day but well w…

Finally kicked off the Six Peak Northern California Challenge with Mt Tamalpais.
Magnificent misty miles through lush green forest and gushing falls- 15 miles of pure bliss. Cataract Falls was absolu…

The Picacho peak hike was fantastic. We had hiked this in the heat of June so the winter late day hike was an amazing difference. The temperature was mid 50's with a partly cloudy sky.

As seems to …

Way more challenging than I was expecting but view was amazing!

Weather was beautiful! People on the trail were helpful and very nice. Longest part of the hike was waiting for people to pass through cable areas. This was a great experience and I am excited to take…

Sunrise hike.

Cold in the beginning but definitely worth it to beat everyone up to the top and be the first ones done. Amazing view at the top and definitely worth the trek.

2nd hike of the day, the first being Wasson Peak. Wanted to get both out in one day while we we're down in Tucson.

Hard after your legs were already sore from the previous 7mile hike. Definitely wo…

Wow!  The Superstitions are so green!  Lots of water right now on this trail.  It is going to be a great wildflower season!  Completed with my daughter and 6 peak challenge partner.  Happy trails!

This was my first time hiking to Fremont Saddle. It was beautiful and might be my new favorite. The weather was beautiful and the desert is green and lush. The flowers are blooming and the rain has le…

Alee and I bagged our first peak of the challenge, Picacho Peak about 1.5 hours outside of Phoenix off the I-10.This peak is straight up with staircase steps, switchbacks and cable systems. A couple s…

I was worried about the chilly temps but it ended up being perfect conditions for a challenging but enjoyable hike.  A magical blend of wildflowers, beautiful sunset, wonderful company and an amazing …

What better way to start the week than a hike up to a snow covered peak! Today’s mountain Monday adventure to the top of Mt. St. Helena brought a few surprises. I started just after sun up and the swi…

Top 10 day to be hiking on the mountain. Deep blue skies and powdery white snow greeting our group for this energizing hike from the Gould Trailhead on a loop hike up the Cheshire Harbor and Appalachi…

Most brutal hike I’ve ever done, with the exception  of things falling on us Mother Nature threw us a bunch of curveballs, 11 raging creek crossings, snowy icy drop offs, bitter cold, hiking on black …

Could not make it to the main Black Butte trail head because of heavy snow, had to park at the upper butte loop trail and take the long way around.

Sunny day after a morning rain very ice the road to the head trail chains recommended for vehicles, know before you go.always check the weather before to go to the mountains the snow was deep  maybe 2…

Beautiful day, encountered some snow, road closures due to landslide, but this didn't stop us from completing this 6 peak challenge. Snow at the top of the peak, made for some fun snow angels and cold…

Beautiful views.  Many on the trail.  Different loop options…sovresearch which one is best for you.  Water and bathrooms at the top!

Started this hike at 6:30 in the morning with a group of 6. The hike up to the summit itself was not too difficult. 4 or 5 river crossings due to the recent rainfall made it exciting, but posed little…