Completed my 12 peak challenge with Mt San Jacinto.  Hiked with Heritage Hiking Club and enjoyed an after hike party at the Westin Palm Desert. Great way to finish the challenge.

I woke up around 4:00 AM to eat a quick bowl of oatmeal and a protein shake before getting gas and driving out to the trail head to start the hike at around 5:45 AM. This hike was interesting in that …

San Gorgonio Peak
June 16th, 2019
3 take aways from this hike; and then some:

Summited Baldy two days ago, now this one, San G. I am so ready for Mount Whitney (saturday) Lets freaken go! Prett…

It was a beautiful day. The trail is in great condition.

San Gorgonio Peak
May 18th, 2019
3 take aways from this hike; and then some:

From High Creek Camp (mile 5 out of 8) it was a challenge with the snow, I didn't want to put my crampons on just ye…

Ontario Peak
April 28th, 2019
3 take aways from this hike; and then some:

Snow has melted drastically. I did this last month and it was nearly impossible, but now, even a dog (no ice axe, no cr…

First and foremost… this was my very FIRST SNOW hike I've EVER attempted! Also our first peak for this Six Packs of Peaks challenge on March 24, 2019 :). I personally felt pretty geared up with my c…

We embarked on we thought would be a 6-hour day hike at the very most! However, we ended up spending a total hiking time of 10 good whole hours, 6 of which were spent trying to ascend the mountain whi…