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Archives

This is a list of all of the blog posts on the site, going back to 2003.

2024
- Mar 19, 2024 Dientes de Navarino Backpacking 2023 - Adventures at the End of the World in Patagonia, Chiletri Mar 19, 2024
2023
- Nov 5, 2023 Interview with Adam Salinger from Alpine Adventure Coaching Nov 5, 2023
- Oct 21, 2023 Long Lake Backpacking 2023 - A trip with my daughter and nieces Oct 21, 2023
- Oct 14, 2023 Miter Basin Backpacking 2023 - A Return to Paradise - Horseshoe Meadows to Miter Basin Oct 14, 2023
- Oct 2, 2023 Reflections on 20 Years of blogging Oct 2, 2023
- Aug 29, 2023 Yatsugatake Ridge - Stormbound high on Mount Akadake in Japan Aug 29, 2023
- Feb 28, 2023 Mount Whitney Backpacking Trip - 1984 - A life-changing experience crossing the Sierra Nevada Feb 28, 2023
- Jan 28, 2023 Peak 96 - Pyramid Peak - A walk on an ancient Cahuilla Trail Jan 28, 2023
2022
- Oct 28, 2022 Peak 36B - Red Butte - Enjoying the stunning views of Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve Oct 28, 2022
- Oct 26, 2022 Peak 95 - Kuuchamaa (Tecate Peak) - Distant views along the border Oct 26, 2022
- Oct 23, 2022 Peak 94 - Otay Mountain - A sunset to remember Oct 23, 2022
- Oct 8, 2022 Peak 93 - Point Loma - Views of San Diego from the Bayside Trail Oct 8, 2022
- Oct 7, 2022 Peak 37B - Peak 4292 (Kanaka Ridge) - A wonderful walk through high grasslands Oct 7, 2022
- Sep 27, 2022 Peak 35B - Inaja Hill - A short hike with great views Sep 27, 2022
- Sep 19, 2022 Peak 20B - Glen's View - Lovely views from the top of William Heise County Park Sep 19, 2022
- Sep 12, 2022 Fourth Recess Lake from Mono Pass Backpacking 2022 - Always Go into the Lake Sep 12, 2022
- Sep 4, 2022 Cottonwood Lake Basin 2022 - Two Wonderful Nights in the Sierra Sep 4, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Backpacking the Domelands Wilderness 2022 - Finding Solitude in the Southern Sierra Nevada Aug 22, 2022
- Aug 11, 2022 Arctic Circle Trail: Tips, Thoughts, and Recommendations Aug 11, 2022
- Aug 2, 2022 The Arctic Circle Trail 2022 - 100 Miles in Greenland Aug 2, 2022
- May 26, 2022 Backpacking Cougar Canyon - Finding Water in the Desert May 26, 2022
- Mar 19, 2022 Peak 92 - Mother Miguel Mountain - A quick hike up to a Sweetwater view Mar 19, 2022
- Mar 15, 2022 Peak 91 - Granite Mountain - Panoramic Views from a Prominent Peak Mar 15, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Peak 90 - Goat Peak - Ocean views from the edge of Poway Mar 1, 2022
2021
- Dec 31, 2021 2021 - A year in review - Being outdoors as much as possible Dec 31, 2021
- Dec 29, 2021 Peak 44B - Paradise Mountain - Wonderful views from the heart of Valley Center Dec 29, 2021
- Nov 11, 2021 Peak 89 - Mine Peak - A short scramble past an old dolomite mine Nov 11, 2021
- Nov 8, 2021 Teton Crest Trail 2021 - The Perfect Window Nov 8, 2021
- Oct 29, 2021 Book Review - Life Lived Wild - Adventures at the Edge of the Map Oct 29, 2021
- Oct 24, 2021 Mount Whitney 2021 - Horseshoe Meadow to Mount Whitney - The Third Time's a Charm Oct 24, 2021
- Jul 20, 2021 Peak 88 - Red Hill - A desert scramble to volcanic lava rock Jul 20, 2021
- Jul 18, 2021 Mildred Lake - A quick overnight backpacking trip up Convict Creek Jul 18, 2021
- Jul 13, 2021 Peak 87 - Coyote Mountain - A Ridgeline Ramp into the Desert Sky Jul 13, 2021
- May 12, 2021 Peak 86 - Denk Mountain - A View to the Ocean May 12, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021 Peak 85 - Double Peak - Connecting on the Trail Mar 3, 2021
- Mar 1, 2021 Peak 84 - Sentenac Mountain - Desert Shortcuts Rarely Pay Off Mar 1, 2021
- Feb 13, 2021 Peak 83 - Borrego Mountain West Butte - A Quick Ridgeline Trail to a View of the badlands Feb 13, 2021
- Feb 11, 2021 Peak 82 - Borrego Mountain East Butte - A short introduction to off-trail desert hiking Feb 11, 2021
- Feb 2, 2021 Peak 81 - Sombrero Peak - Savor the adventure Feb 2, 2021
- Jan 27, 2021 Peak 80 - Grapevine Mountain - Calm between the storms Jan 27, 2021
2020
- Dec 7, 2020 Peak 79 - False Sombrero Peak - What a perfect waste of time Dec 7, 2020
- Nov 19, 2020 A quiet morning wandering on the trail Nov 19, 2020
- Nov 8, 2020 Ruby Crest Trail 2020 - An Alpine Island Rising from the Desert Floor Nov 8, 2020
- Oct 8, 2020 Mount Whitney Trip 2020 - It’s All about the Journey, Not the Summit Oct 8, 2020
- Jul 15, 2020 Peak 67B - Oriflamme Mountain - A quick overnight trip to share with the stars Jul 15, 2020
- Jun 25, 2020 Peak 78 - Chariot Mountain - An inverted hike along the edge Jun 25, 2020
- May 18, 2020 Peak 77 - Palomar Mountain High Point Lookout - A climb from the valley to the top May 18, 2020
- May 14, 2020 Peak 76 - Pinyon Mountain (P4492) - A short desert ridge trek May 14, 2020
- May 7, 2020 Book Review: The Expedition - An honest account of the true cost of adventuring May 7, 2020
- Apr 13, 2020 Wonderland Trail Backpacking Trip - August 2019 - Beauty and Friendship Apr 13, 2020
2019
- Dec 27, 2019 A Year in Pictures - 2019 was a year of traveling Dec 27, 2019
- Dec 22, 2019 Peaks 74 & 75 - Wilson Benchmark and Pinyon Ridge (4614) - A perfect desert day Dec 22, 2019
- Nov 2, 2019 Clevenger Canyon North Viewpoint - Peak #73 Nov 2, 2019
- Oct 2, 2019 The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook - A charming book with real advice Oct 2, 2019
- Sep 28, 2019 Mother-Daughter Camping: Unforgettable Moments and Cherished Memories Sep 28, 2019
- Sep 1, 2019 Backpacking to frozen Long Lake on the Bishop Pass Trail Sep 1, 2019
- Jun 3, 2019 100 Peaks Turns 10 - What an adventure it's been! Jun 3, 2019
- Apr 25, 2019 Big Agnes Tents - Why I'll be a customer for life Apr 25, 2019
- Feb 5, 2019 Eagle Rock - Peak 72 - A pleasant stroll through the grasslands Feb 5, 2019
- Jan 1, 2019 2018 - A year in review Jan 1, 2019
2018
- Nov 12, 2018 Treasure Lakes Backpacking - Sophia's first time overnight in the Sierra Nov 12, 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 Path of the Puma - The Amazing Return of the American Lion Oct 23, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 Backpacking Whale Peak in Anza Borrego Desert State Park Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 8, 2018 Mount Langley - Not a summit, but still a success Oct 8, 2018
- Jun 13, 2018 Hiking for Happiness - A Shift in Focus Jun 13, 2018
- May 20, 2018 East Boulder Lake in the Trinity Alps - Our 2017 Summer Backpacking Trip May 20, 2018
- Jan 10, 2018 Back to Banff - This time with family Jan 10, 2018
2017
- Oct 25, 2017 100 Peaks Update - A long time coming Oct 25, 2017
- May 21, 2017 It doesn't have to be Mount Whitney - Spiral out when seeking adventure May 21, 2017
- Apr 5, 2017 Dusy Basin Solo Backpacking - The Art of Missing Out Apr 5, 2017
2016
- Aug 9, 2016 Sedona - A family trip in the outdoors Aug 9, 2016
- Jul 21, 2016 Laguna Meadow - A late winter family outing Jul 21, 2016
- Apr 18, 2016 The Thrill of Discovery Apr 18, 2016
- Jan 26, 2016 The outdoors, escapism, and selling hamburgers Jan 26, 2016
2015
- Nov 17, 2015 New 100 Peaks T-shirts available Nov 17, 2015
- Nov 4, 2015 100 peaks in 100 hours - Two of San Diego's best endurance athletes attempt the impossible Nov 4, 2015
- Oct 13, 2015 100 Peaks makes the Union Tribune Oct 13, 2015
- Sep 26, 2015 Granite Springs Trail Camp - Cuyamaca moon Sep 26, 2015
- Sep 14, 2015 Solving a 1906 Mystery - Is Elizabeth Pass misplaced on maps? Sep 14, 2015
- Sep 9, 2015 Felicita Creek - Being present in the outdoors Sep 9, 2015
- Sep 3, 2015 Tunemah Trail Backpacking Trip - A 1987 mystery unfolds Sep 3, 2015
- Aug 22, 2015 Peak a Peak and Go - 100 Peaks Youth T-Shirt now available on Adayak Aug 22, 2015
- Aug 18, 2015 Canadian Rockies - A gorgeous change of plans Aug 18, 2015
- Jul 13, 2015 Sequoia National Park - Where my love of the outdoors began Jul 13, 2015
- Jun 20, 2015 The 100 Peaks Blog Turns 6 - A Wildlife Photo Collection Jun 20, 2015
- Jun 10, 2015 Not Every Adventure Needs to be Epic Jun 10, 2015
- May 6, 2015 Have I lost my mountain mojo? May 6, 2015
- Mar 31, 2015 d.light Solar Lighting - Rugged, Lightweight, and Affordable - Gear Review Mar 31, 2015
- Mar 27, 2015 Peak 3339 - Peak 71 - A rocky peak at the edge of the desert Mar 27, 2015
- Mar 17, 2015 Big Black Mountain - SD Peak #70 - My first section hike Mar 17, 2015
- Feb 8, 2015 Why I Hike Alone Feb 8, 2015
2014
- Nov 26, 2014 Lanilili - A fun and muddy hike to a peak on Maui Nov 26, 2014
- Nov 23, 2014 Haleakala Sunrise - Crowded and cold, but worth it Nov 23, 2014
- Nov 11, 2014 Green Valley Campground - A short overnight camping trip in Cuyamaca Nov 11, 2014
- Nov 7, 2014 Foot pain diagnosis: Morton's Neuroma Nov 7, 2014
- Nov 1, 2014 Cemetery Hill - SD Peak #69 - A Short Backpacking Trip Bathed in Sunset Light Nov 1, 2014
- Sep 8, 2014 Peak a Peak and Go - 100 Peaks T-Shirt now available on Adayak Sep 8, 2014
- Sep 7, 2014 Muir Taco - Four Days in the Sierra Nevada from Bishop Pass Sep 7, 2014
- Sep 1, 2014 San Gorgonio Mountain - No summit, but a great overnight backpacking trip Sep 1, 2014
- Aug 20, 2014 5 Tips on Getting Children Interested in the Outdoors Aug 20, 2014
- Aug 14, 2014 Arroyo Seco Trail Camp - A short backpacking trip in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park Aug 14, 2014
- Aug 9, 2014 Volcan Mountain - SD Peak #68 - Golden hills with a great view Aug 9, 2014
- Aug 9, 2014 Barnett Ranch Preserve - A sunny hike through Ramona grasslands Aug 9, 2014
- Jul 31, 2014 Goodbye, Santa Barbara and Los Padres National Forest Jul 31, 2014
- Jul 18, 2014 The one where I leave the tech industry for good and buy an adult book store Jul 18, 2014
- Jul 11, 2014 Gear Review: The Skeeter Beater - screens for your car windows Jul 11, 2014
- Jun 26, 2014 The Franklin Trail - A relatively new hike in Carpinteria Jun 26, 2014
- Jun 24, 2014 100 Peaks turns 5 - Another Year Passes Jun 24, 2014
- May 31, 2014 Davy Brown Campground - Car Camping with Soph May 31, 2014
- May 16, 2014 The Trail Ahead - Some Life Changes on the Way May 16, 2014
- Apr 4, 2014 Square Top - San Diego Peak #67 - Celebrating Brian's 100th Peak Apr 4, 2014
- Apr 2, 2014 Columbia's #OmniGames Video Released Apr 2, 2014
- Mar 31, 2014 Unnamed Ridge Exploration - Part 2 - Still no summit Mar 31, 2014
- Mar 2, 2014 Hiking along the Santa Ynez River after the rain Mar 2, 2014
- Feb 22, 2014 Montgomery Potrero and McPherson Peak - A Backpacking Trip Feb 22, 2014
- Feb 16, 2014 Unnamed Ridge Exploration - Taking some time out Feb 16, 2014
- Feb 9, 2014 Sailing in the Santa Barbara Channel Feb 9, 2014
- Feb 1, 2014 Grass Mountain - Peak #27 - A rainy day on the trail Feb 1, 2014
- Jan 20, 2014 2013 - My favorite photographs from the year Jan 20, 2014
- Jan 17, 2014 Being Inspired by the OmniTen Experience Jan 17, 2014
- Jan 4, 2014 Stay tuned - plenty of things on the way Jan 4, 2014
2013
- Dec 7, 2013 Knapp's Castle - A slice of the past with a great view Dec 7, 2013
- Dec 4, 2013 Getting perspective on Ka'ala Ridge in Oahu Dec 4, 2013
- Nov 21, 2013 Gear review - Columbia Men's Baselayer Midweight Long Sleeve 1/2 Zip #omniten Nov 21, 2013
- Nov 6, 2013 Guerrilla Packs Samurai 50L - A rugged backpack for a great price Nov 6, 2013
- Nov 2, 2013 Fox Mountain and Cuyama Peak Lookout Tower - Peaks 25 and 26 - Back on the trail Nov 2, 2013
- Oct 15, 2013 I've been chosen for Columbia's OmniTen Team Oct 15, 2013
- Oct 6, 2013 Backpacking Reyes Peak - A windy campsite with a great view Oct 6, 2013
- Oct 1, 2013 If you go Hiking and Backpacking in Santa Barbara and Ventura, get this book Oct 1, 2013
- Sep 18, 2013 Camping in Cleveland National Forest - A rarely visited area Sep 18, 2013
- Aug 31, 2013 Figueroa Mountain - Peak #24 - An accidental drive-up peak Aug 31, 2013
- Aug 25, 2013 San Guillermo Mountain - Peak #23 - A short steep hike Aug 25, 2013
- Aug 25, 2013 Thorn Point - Peak #22 - Sharing the trail with bear tracks Aug 25, 2013
- Jul 25, 2013 Chicken Spring Lake Backpacking Trip - Mother Nature had other plans Jul 25, 2013
- Jul 24, 2013 White Mountain Peak - A 14er in a Truly Stunning Landscape Jul 24, 2013
- Jul 14, 2013 A pleasant day in Wheeler Gorge Jul 14, 2013
- Jun 24, 2013 100 Peaks Turns 4 Years Old Jun 24, 2013
- Jun 20, 2013 It's the little moments that count Jun 20, 2013
- Jun 16, 2013 Happy Father's Day Jun 16, 2013
- Jun 2, 2013 Arlington Peak - Peak #21 - Getting above the clouds Jun 2, 2013
- May 4, 2013 San Gabriel Peak, Mount Disappointment, Mount Deception, Mount Markham and Mount Lowe May 4, 2013
- Apr 27, 2013 Forbush Flat - A Daddy and Daughter Backpacking Adventure Apr 27, 2013
- Apr 14, 2013 100 Peaks Included in The Big Southern California Bloggers Interview Apr 14, 2013
- Apr 12, 2013 Sunshine Mountain - SD Peak #62 redo - Too many ticks Apr 12, 2013
- Mar 28, 2013 Family Trip Part 2 - Bryce Canyon National Park Mar 28, 2013
- Mar 26, 2013 Family Trip Part 1 - Zion National Park: Emerald Pools, Weeping Rock, and Angels Landing Mar 26, 2013
- Mar 20, 2013 Beyond the Mountain - By Steve House - A book review Mar 20, 2013
- Mar 17, 2013 Matilija Meander - Not even close to White Ledge Peak Mar 17, 2013
- Mar 9, 2013 Point Mugu State Park - Camping with Another Old Friend Mar 9, 2013
- Feb 24, 2013 Montecito Peak - Peak #1 - This Time with the Family Feb 24, 2013
- Jan 23, 2013 Valencia Peak - Peak #15 - Camping at Montaña De Oro State Park with an Old Friend Jan 23, 2013
- Jan 6, 2013 My favorite photos of 2012 Jan 6, 2013
2012
- Dec 22, 2012 Geocaching - Organized Littering? Dec 22, 2012
- Nov 11, 2012 Dry Lakes Ridge - Hiking to a Lost World Nov 11, 2012
- Nov 4, 2012 Chief Peak and Nordhoff Peak - #13 & 14 - Beyond the Beard Nov 4, 2012
- Oct 3, 2012 Montecito Peak - SB Peak #1 Redo - It's Good to Have Goals Oct 3, 2012
- Sep 21, 2012 Convict Lake - An Adventure with Papa Sep 21, 2012
- Sep 11, 2012 Reflection - An adventure-filled summer of hiking Sep 11, 2012
- Aug 24, 2012 Glacier National Park - A Family Trip Aug 24, 2012
- Aug 3, 2012 Redemption: Day-hiking San Jacinto Peak and living to tell about it Aug 3, 2012
- Jul 20, 2012 Mount Pinos, Sawmill and Grouse Mountains - Peaks# 10-12 - Backpacking with first-timers Jul 20, 2012
- Jun 24, 2012 3 Year Anniversary of 100 Peaks Jun 24, 2012
- Jun 15, 2012 Wheeler Peak - The highest point in New Mexico Jun 15, 2012
- Jun 9, 2012 Reyes Peak and Haddock Mountain - Peaks 10 and 11 - A rolling hike over 7,000' Jun 9, 2012
- Jun 2, 2012 Lockwood Peak - SB Peak #7 - An Interesting Encounter with a Prospector Jun 2, 2012
- May 19, 2012 Nojoqui Falls - A Short and Shady Hike to the Waterfall May 19, 2012
- May 9, 2012 Parma Park - Steep Suburban Hiking with an Ocean View from Benchmark 775 May 9, 2012
- Apr 18, 2012 Why I Hike - Dark Spaces on the Map - Part II Apr 18, 2012
- Apr 1, 2012 Santa Ynez Peak and Broadcast Peak - Peaks# 5 and 6 - A cold and windy road to the towers Apr 1, 2012
- Mar 11, 2012 Channel Islands National Park - A day trip to Santa Cruz Island with Sophia Mar 11, 2012
- Feb 12, 2012 Back to La Cumbre Peak - This time with a brave little girl Feb 12, 2012
- Jan 29, 2012 Gaviota Peak - SB Peak #4 - Between the Ocean and the Hills Jan 29, 2012
- Jan 22, 2012 Another nice interaction with an Outdoor Outfitter - App Outdoors Jan 22, 2012
- Jan 15, 2012 Cathedral Peak - SB Peak #3 - A steep scramble in the rocks and brush Jan 15, 2012
- Jan 8, 2012 La Cumbre Peak - SB Peak #2 - A drive-up peak with a great view Jan 8, 2012
2011
- Nov 27, 2011 Montecito Peak - SB Peak #1 - My first hike in Santa Barbara Nov 27, 2011
- Nov 21, 2011 Saving Hot Springs Canyon in Santa Barbara - Getting to know my new home Nov 21, 2011
- Oct 26, 2011 A New Chapter - Leaving San Diego Oct 26, 2011
- Oct 4, 2011 Mount Tule - Peak 66 - A short hike in the rain and wind Oct 4, 2011
- Oct 1, 2011 Honoring Jerry Schad - Is the Coast to Crest Trail the right trail? Oct 1, 2011
- Sep 21, 2011 The dark spaces on the map Sep 21, 2011
- Sep 10, 2011 Yellowstone National Park - A huge park with many personalities Sep 10, 2011
- Sep 6, 2011 Rocky Mountains - Colorado Family Trip 2011 Sep 6, 2011
- Aug 23, 2011 Yellowstone National Park - A huge park with many personalities Aug 23, 2011
- Aug 12, 2011 Gear Review - Columbia Peak 2 Peak Jacket Aug 12, 2011
- Jul 22, 2011 Chicago Basin Backpacking - A Fourteener (Windom Peak) and a day off Jul 22, 2011
- Jul 13, 2011 My first time being a guest on a podcast Jul 13, 2011
- Jul 9, 2011 Long Valley Peak - Peak 65 - Hiking with the PD in a Fire Ant Swarm Jul 9, 2011
- Jul 5, 2011 Bell Bluff - Peak 64 - A vigorous bushwhack over the Sweetwater River Jul 5, 2011
- Jun 28, 2011 The Two Year Anniversary of 100 Peaks - A Pause for Reflection Jun 28, 2011
- Jun 22, 2011 Boucher Hill - Peak #63 - Will this peak be closed with Palomar Mountain State Park? Jun 22, 2011
- Jun 16, 2011 100 Peaks Update - Cleaning House Jun 16, 2011
- Jun 8, 2011 Peak #62 - Sunshine Mountain - Having the mountain to yourself Jun 8, 2011
- Jun 6, 2011 Jerry Schad - Wish him well Jun 6, 2011
- May 21, 2011 Peak #61 - P1755 - Clevenger Canyon South (and Lover's Peak) - A Chair with a View May 21, 2011
- Apr 17, 2011 Whale Peak - Peak #60 - Sometimes things don't go as planned Apr 17, 2011
- Apr 10, 2011 Bonny, White, The Thimble, and Ysidro - Peaks 58 and 59 - What a difference weather makes Apr 10, 2011
- Apr 1, 2011 The Sleeping Giant (Nounou Mountain) - A long short hike on Kauai Apr 1, 2011
- Mar 30, 2011 Enjoyed some Ice Cream on Kauai Mar 30, 2011
- Mar 20, 2011 East Mesa Peak 5178 (Formerly East Mesa High Point) - Peak #57 - Grasslands in Eastern Cuyamaca Mar 20, 2011
- Mar 16, 2011 Hanging with ducks Mar 16, 2011
- Mar 16, 2011 Feeding sea lions Mar 16, 2011
- Mar 13, 2011 Went to PQ Canyon Mar 13, 2011
- Feb 25, 2011 Bonny and White Benchmarks - Peaks 55 and 56 - On the edge of Anza-Borrego Desert SP Feb 25, 2011
- Feb 18, 2011 Had a nice run this morning in Los Penasquitos Canyon Feb 18, 2011
- Feb 12, 2011 Morena Butte - Peak #54 - Spending some time on the PCT Feb 12, 2011
- Feb 12, 2011 Wildlife Research Institute - Hawkwatch in the Ramona Grasslands Feb 12, 2011
- Jan 31, 2011 Being Active with a Goal in Mind Jan 31, 2011
- Jan 23, 2011 Manza Benchmark - Peak 53 - A Windy Hike along the Sunset Trail in Mount Laguna Jan 23, 2011
- Jan 16, 2011 Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve West - No peaks, but a beautiful hike Jan 16, 2011
- Jan 9, 2011 Corte Madera Mountain and Los Pinos Mountain - Peaks 51 and 52 - The Half Dome of San Diego Jan 9, 2011
- Jan 2, 2011 Van Dam Peak - Peak #50 - Half Way There and a Special Guest Jan 2, 2011
2010
- Dec 10, 2010 San Diego River Park Foundation - A Grand Vision Dec 10, 2010
- Nov 8, 2010 Soph again Nov 8, 2010
- Oct 30, 2010 Who is the PD? Oct 30, 2010
- Oct 24, 2010 El Cajon Mountain (El Capitan) - Peak 49 - Uphill Both Ways Oct 24, 2010
- Oct 17, 2010 Guatay Mountain - Peak 48 - Breakfast with the Chief Oct 17, 2010
- Oct 10, 2010 Pine Mountain - Peak 47 - The Real Thing Oct 10, 2010
- Oct 6, 2010 Mission Bay Triathlon - A Success Oct 6, 2010
- Oct 2, 2010 Mission Bay Triathlon Tomorrow - Not Hiking Oct 2, 2010
- Sep 25, 2010 Is Pine Mountain, is not Pine Mountain - A Lesson in Being Prepared Sep 25, 2010
- Sep 7, 2010 My Trip to Yosemite Valley - It's about time Sep 7, 2010
- Aug 22, 2010 Peak #46 - Sugg Peak, a view into East Mesa in Cuyamaca Aug 22, 2010
- Aug 8, 2010 Peak #45 - Tooth Rock in Poway - Back to Business Aug 8, 2010
- Jul 18, 2010 Hikers, dog rescued near Cedar Creek Falls Jul 18, 2010
- Jul 10, 2010 Mount Whitney from Horseshoe Meadows through Miter Basin - 26 years in the making Jul 10, 2010
- Jun 22, 2010 San Dieguito River Park - An In-Crisis Work in Progress Worth Visiting Jun 22, 2010
- Jun 19, 2010 Being Safe While Out on the Trail Jun 19, 2010
- Jun 14, 2010 Book Review: The Cuyamacas: The Story of San Diego's High Country Jun 14, 2010
- Jun 11, 2010 Took Sophia to the Library Jun 11, 2010
- Jun 11, 2010 Review - Primal Strips: the Vegan Alternative to Jerky Jun 11, 2010
- Jun 8, 2010 Retro Post - Mount San Jacinto - October 2007 - A Wake Up Call Jun 8, 2010
- May 29, 2010 Cuyamaca Peak +3 - Peaks 41-44 - A Traverse and a Loop through Western Cuyamaca May 29, 2010
- May 26, 2010 Update: Not a Homicide? Charred Remains Found Near Mount Laguna May 26, 2010
- May 25, 2010 Ramona Peak - Peak #40 - A Grassland Ridge in Ramona May 25, 2010
- May 24, 2010 Charred Remains Found near Mount Laguna May 24, 2010
- May 19, 2010 Twin Peaks - Peak #39 - Hiking in the Heart of Poway May 19, 2010
- May 19, 2010 T-shirts for the Outdoors - Adayak May 19, 2010
- May 8, 2010 Peaks #35-38 - Four Peaks and a Waterfall Near Julian May 8, 2010
- Apr 30, 2010 Mount Ka'ala - A Slippery Climb to the Highest Point on Oahu, Hawaii Apr 30, 2010
- Apr 23, 2010 Battle Mountain - Peak #34 - A Colorful Past in Rancho Bernardo Apr 23, 2010
- Apr 18, 2010 Body Of Missing Hiker Believed Found Near Stonewall Peak in Cuyamaca Apr 18, 2010
- Apr 16, 2010 Daley Ranch - One of the prettiest parks in San Diego Apr 16, 2010
- Apr 13, 2010 The Must-Have Book for Hiking in San Diego Apr 13, 2010
- Mar 14, 2010 Piedras Grandes and Indian Hill - Peaks #32 and #33 - A Loss of a loved one Mar 14, 2010
- Mar 9, 2010 Interesting Video on Anza-Borrego Wildflowers from KPBS Mar 9, 2010
- Mar 8, 2010 Stanley Peak - Peak #31 - A rainy morning in Daley Ranch, Escondido Mar 8, 2010
- Mar 3, 2010 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Come for the wildflower bloom, stay for the scenery Mar 3, 2010
- Feb 26, 2010 Chelsea King - Poway - Update - Body Found Feb 26, 2010
- Feb 24, 2010 Anza-Borrego's "wildflower frenzy" has arrived - Updated 02/25/2010 Feb 24, 2010
- Feb 19, 2010 Laguna Mountain Recreation Area - Meadows and peaks at the edge of the desert Feb 19, 2010
- Feb 17, 2010 Teen Hiker Dies from Fall at Torrey Pines Cliffs Feb 17, 2010
- Feb 11, 2010 Back in Business - The database issues have been resolved Feb 11, 2010
- Feb 7, 2010 Lawson and Gaskill Peaks - Peaks #29 and 30 - Braving the weather Feb 7, 2010
- Jan 30, 2010 Villager and Rabbit Peaks - Peak #28 - Steep Desert Ridge with a View Jan 30, 2010
- Jan 26, 2010 Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera - Gear Review Jan 26, 2010
- Jan 24, 2010 Oakzanita Peak - Peak #27 - A hike through the snow Jan 24, 2010
- Jan 20, 2010 Body found on Woodson Mountain is identified Jan 20, 2010
- Jan 14, 2010 Sheephead Mountain - Peak #26 - A Cold Morning in Mount Laguna Jan 14, 2010
- Jan 11, 2010 Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - Wildlife abounds Jan 11, 2010
- Jan 4, 2010 100 Peaks Interview on Castanet.net Jan 4, 2010
- Jan 1, 2010 New Year's Day - Black Mountain Reflection Jan 1, 2010
2009
- Dec 17, 2009 Balancing Work, Life, and Getting Outside Dec 17, 2009
- Dec 9, 2009 Cush-Pi (Stonewall Peak) - Peak #25 - A Milestone in the Snow Dec 9, 2009
- Dec 1, 2009 Sycuan Peak - Peak #24 - An Early Morning Ascent Dec 1, 2009
- Nov 28, 2009 McGinty Mountain - Peak #23 - Rain, Mud, Hail, and Wind Nov 28, 2009
- Nov 18, 2009 Monserate Mountain – Peak #22 – A look into Fallbrook and Bonsall Nov 18, 2009
- Nov 8, 2009 Hot Springs Mountain - Peak #21 - San Diego's Highest Peak Nov 8, 2009
- Nov 1, 2009 Middle Peak - Peak #20 Nov 1, 2009
- Oct 22, 2009 Joshua Tree - A Short Trip Oct 22, 2009
- Oct 18, 2009 Garnet Mountain - Peak #19 Oct 18, 2009
- Oct 18, 2009 Garnet Peak - Peak #18 Oct 18, 2009
- Oct 16, 2009 Ghost Mountain - Peak #17 Oct 16, 2009
- Oct 14, 2009 Monument Peak – Peak #16 Oct 14, 2009
- Oct 10, 2009 Combs Peak - Peak #15 Oct 10, 2009
- Oct 7, 2009 What do you expect from an outdoor adventure blog? Oct 7, 2009
- Oct 2, 2009 Wooded Hill Summit – PEAK #14 Oct 2, 2009
- Oct 1, 2009 Question of the day: Who are you in the wilderness? Oct 1, 2009
- Sep 29, 2009 Lord James Bryce on American Haste Sep 29, 2009
- Sep 17, 2009 Viejas Mountain - Peak #13 Sep 17, 2009
- Sep 15, 2009 SOUTH FORTUNA MOUNTAIN SUMMIT – PEAK #12 Sep 15, 2009
- Sep 15, 2009 North Fortuna Mountain Summit - Peak #11 Sep 15, 2009
- Sep 10, 2009 Eagle Peak - Peak #10 - Double-Digit Milestone Sep 10, 2009
- Sep 2, 2009 Kwaay Paay Peak - Peak #9 Sep 2, 2009
- Sep 2, 2009 Pyles Peak - Peak #8 Sep 2, 2009
- Sep 1, 2009 Cowles Mountain - Peak #7 Sep 1, 2009
- Aug 17, 2009 Mount Gower - Peak #6 Aug 17, 2009
- Aug 13, 2009 Short Hiatus - Hawaii and small injury Aug 13, 2009
- Jul 28, 2009 Woodson Mountain - Peak #5 Jul 28, 2009
- Jul 27, 2009 Mount Israel - Peak #4 Jul 27, 2009
- Jul 23, 2009 prAna Men's Stretch Zion Short - Gear Review Jul 23, 2009
- Jul 21, 2009 100 Peaks update Jul 21, 2009
- Jul 9, 2009 Bernardo Mountain - Peak #3 Jul 9, 2009
- Jul 3, 2009 Black Mountain - Peak #2 - Foggy at the top Jul 3, 2009
- Jun 24, 2009 First Peak Completed - Iron Mountain Jun 24, 2009
- Apr 3, 2009 Idyllwild, CA 2009 - Hiking to Suicide Rock and fun times in the cabin Apr 3, 2009
- Apr 1, 2009 Weeds, alas! Apr 1, 2009
- Feb 10, 2009 Joshua Tree - A Return to Peak 4377 Feb 10, 2009
- Jan 24, 2009 Pruning Seminar at the Lenora Vineyard and Winery in Ramona Valley Jan 24, 2009
2008
- Oct 22, 2008 Catching up Oct 22, 2008
- Sep 24, 2008 Boston Business Trip - Fall 2008 Sep 24, 2008
- Sep 19, 2008 Chicago Business Trip - Fall 2008 Sep 19, 2008
- Aug 21, 2008 Lake Barrett Fishing - August 2008 Aug 21, 2008
- Jun 22, 2008 Fog Bank by San Onofre Jun 22, 2008
- Jun 14, 2008 First Father's Day in La Costa Jun 14, 2008
- Jun 8, 2008 The Cure in Concert Jun 8, 2008
- May 19, 2008 Went to Seaport Village May 19, 2008
- Apr 19, 2008 Balloon Landing Apr 19, 2008
- Apr 16, 2008 Had our backyard redone Apr 16, 2008
- Apr 6, 2008 Sonoma 2008 - A 24-Hour Whirlwind Trip Apr 6, 2008
- Mar 30, 2008 Chicago Business Trip - Spring 2008 Mar 30, 2008
- Mar 19, 2008 Pendelton in Bloom Mar 19, 2008
- Mar 8, 2008 The Sleepers REALLY are awakening Mar 8, 2008
- Mar 4, 2008 Went to Big Bear Mar 4, 2008
- Feb 21, 2008 Went to Mammoth Mountain Feb 21, 2008
- Feb 14, 2008 Mammoth Mountain 2008 Feb 14, 2008
- Feb 1, 2008 A Great day in Big Bear Feb 1, 2008
- Jan 21, 2008 A Cold MLK Day at La Jolla Cove - Kayaking Jan 21, 2008
- Jan 18, 2008 Bookstore find - (The biggest fan) Jan 18, 2008
- Jan 12, 2008 A day on the Island (Fashion) Jan 12, 2008
- Jan 8, 2008 The Sleepers are awakening Jan 8, 2008
- Jan 3, 2008 Fun in Fallbrook Jan 3, 2008
- Jan 2, 2008 Sunrise over San Diego Jan 2, 2008
2007
- Dec 31, 2007 Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - NYE 2007 Dec 31, 2007
- Dec 25, 2007 Christmas in Costa Mesa Dec 25, 2007
- Dec 16, 2007 Morning at Balboa Park Dec 16, 2007
- Nov 24, 2007 Back from Barcelona Nov 24, 2007
- Nov 16, 2007 Sunrise at Del Mar Nov 16, 2007
- Nov 14, 2007 Barcelona 2007 - A delightful trip to Catalonia Nov 14, 2007
- Oct 21, 2007 Retro Post - Mount San Jacinto - 2007 - A Wake Up Call Oct 21, 2007
- Oct 21, 2007 A Strange Day: The Fires - Witch Creek Fire 2007 Oct 21, 2007
- Oct 14, 2007 The MS ride Oct 14, 2007
- Oct 7, 2007 Back to the cove Oct 7, 2007
- Oct 1, 2007 Lunch by the lake and a spell by the bay Oct 1, 2007
- Sep 27, 2007 A cruise on the lake Sep 27, 2007
- Sep 26, 2007 A flat on the trail Sep 26, 2007
- Sep 19, 2007 Enemy of the vines Sep 19, 2007
- Sep 18, 2007 Sunset at Del Mar Sep 18, 2007
- Sep 17, 2007 The bike path Sep 17, 2007
- Sep 14, 2007 I sold my yak Sep 14, 2007
- Sep 13, 2007 A nice day at Orfila Sep 13, 2007
- Sep 11, 2007 Friend of the vines Sep 11, 2007
- Sep 9, 2007 Enemies abound - the vines are OK Sep 9, 2007
- Aug 23, 2007 I can see! Aug 23, 2007
- Aug 22, 2007 The wires are up Aug 22, 2007
- Aug 22, 2007 Harvest time Aug 22, 2007
- Aug 17, 2007 Skunked at La Jolla Cove Aug 17, 2007
- Aug 13, 2007 The new end posts are in Aug 13, 2007
- Aug 10, 2007 Veraison! Aug 10, 2007
- Aug 4, 2007 Idyllwild, CA 2007 Aug 4, 2007
- Jul 23, 2007 Had a nice San Diego weekend Jul 23, 2007
- Jul 18, 2007 My first harvest and my first infestation Jul 18, 2007
- Jul 5, 2007 Keep on keepin' on... Jul 5, 2007
- Jul 4, 2007 July 4th, 2007 - San Diego Harbor Jul 4, 2007
- Jun 28, 2007 Another day in San Diego Jun 28, 2007
- Jun 23, 2007 The Mystery Persists Jun 23, 2007
- Jun 8, 2007 Went Kayak Fishing Jun 8, 2007
- Jun 7, 2007 Saw Wicked in LA Jun 7, 2007
- Jun 7, 2007 Randomness Jun 7, 2007
- Jun 4, 2007 Grow Tube array Jun 4, 2007
- May 31, 2007 Lisa Gerrard in Concert May 31, 2007
- May 29, 2007 More growth May 29, 2007
- May 28, 2007 Prague 2007 - A lovely trip to Central Europe May 28, 2007
- May 21, 2007 One of these things is not like the others... May 21, 2007
- May 18, 2007 Good wine and spirits in Prague May 18, 2007
- May 18, 2007 Shooting up like crazy May 18, 2007
- May 7, 2007 Bernardo Winery 2007 May 7, 2007
- May 7, 2007 The first actual leaves May 7, 2007
- May 3, 2007 Happy birthday to me, and the vines May 3, 2007
- May 2, 2007 Tool at the Cox Arena May 2, 2007
- Apr 27, 2007 Explosions in the Sky at the Epicentre in Mira Mesa Apr 27, 2007
- Apr 25, 2007 More prep work for the vines Apr 25, 2007
- Apr 21, 2007 Family Project Day, Part II Apr 21, 2007
- Apr 20, 2007 Family Project Day, Part I Apr 20, 2007
- Apr 18, 2007 The terraced slope Apr 18, 2007
- Apr 17, 2007 Retaining wall progress Apr 17, 2007
- Apr 16, 2007 Cutting into the slope Apr 16, 2007
- Apr 11, 2007 So it goes Apr 11, 2007
- Apr 4, 2007 A crater where the tree was Apr 4, 2007
- Apr 2, 2007 A Magnificent Dinner in Hong Kong Apr 2, 2007
- Mar 31, 2007 Oceanside Triathlon Mar 31, 2007
- Mar 30, 2007 A beautiful day in La Jolla Mar 30, 2007
- Mar 27, 2007 Another fine breakfast at the Belmont Brewing Company Mar 27, 2007
- Mar 22, 2007 The Grape Adventure - Prepping the slope Mar 22, 2007
- Mar 21, 2007 The Grape Adventure Begins Mar 21, 2007
- Mar 12, 2007 You will be missed Mar 12, 2007
- Mar 7, 2007 Kowloon, Hong Kong 2007 Mar 7, 2007
- Feb 27, 2007 The sky through the rain Feb 27, 2007
- Feb 26, 2007 After dinner artwork with XN Feb 26, 2007
- Feb 15, 2007 Motorcycle vs. Hydrant: It's a tie Feb 15, 2007
- Feb 10, 2007 Manhattan, NYC 2007 - The Second Visit Feb 10, 2007
- Feb 3, 2007 Breakfast with friends Feb 3, 2007
- Jan 22, 2007 Manhattan, NYC 2007 Jan 22, 2007
- Jan 15, 2007 Adventures in Palmdale Jan 15, 2007
- Jan 11, 2007 Jackson, Wyoming: A winter wonderland of wildlife - 2007 Jan 11, 2007
2006
- Dec 24, 2006 A sunny Christmas Eve at Mission Bay - 2006 Dec 24, 2006
- Dec 15, 2006 Hualapai Tribe building a glass-bottom observation deck 4,000 feet above the Colorado River Dec 15, 2006
- Oct 22, 2006 Photo find Oct 22, 2006
- Sep 8, 2006 Europe Trip 2006 - Paris, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and London Sep 8, 2006
- Aug 31, 2006 Told ya it was a bug Aug 31, 2006
- Aug 28, 2006 The Yak Bug Aug 28, 2006
- Jun 15, 2006 Total Randomness Jun 15, 2006
- May 26, 2006 Find the cat in the picture May 26, 2006
- Apr 20, 2006 You should have seen the other guy Apr 20, 2006
- Mar 6, 2006 Love Valley - a short hike with cows Mar 6, 2006
2005
- Sep 6, 2005 Again, Totally Random Sep 6, 2005
- Jun 14, 2005 Totally Random Jun 14, 2005
2004
- Dec 18, 2004 Vietnam 2004 - A Retro Post Dec 18, 2004
- Nov 11, 2004 Letters from Fallujah Nov 11, 2004
- Nov 6, 2004 Ethnocentricity Nov 6, 2004
2003
- Oct 30, 2003 The Fires of 2003 Oct 30, 2003
- Oct 5, 2003 Some Good eating in Bristol, UK Oct 5, 2003

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