Early in the morning, hiking to no beat. Don’t light up a cigarette and I’ll strap boots on my feet. Hiking is the reason. The reason things go wrong, and hiking is the reason that my money’s all gone.  Countless hours and miles. Indescribable priceless memories. Infinite are the possibilities and so many different relationships […]

Set goals, persevere and hard work is it’s own reward. I just kept telling myself that on this torturous, beast-hike of a experience! You’re not conquering anything that hadn’t been conquered before, except yourself. The real battle is in your own mind. Hot to cold. Dark to light. High to low. Cactus to clouds! Are […]

Usually switchbacks are something to dread, but in Iron Mountain zone you’re lucky to get anything except a steep grade! That’s exactly what I said , this trail is spectacular! Just be prepared for a challenge. Sure the view of the Baldy traverse and the rest of the San Gabriels’ is nice, and the different […]

No. I can’t comment about the view because we were tucked behind massive grey clouds. I wasn’t along for the view though. On April 10, 2016 , my adventure buddy Sheila and I embarked on a beautiful adventure in the picturesque San Gabriel’s. The weather report called for rain and snow but that was just […]

As a Southern Californian, I grew up seeing Mount Baldy from any place in Orange County on a fairly clear day. Especially after a heavy rain, when the clouds cleared away. First glimpse of the mountain snow always brings a special feeling. Excitement for one. Anticipation. Gotta make snow plans, gotta take advantage of this […]