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100 Peaks
Pick a Peak and Go
Lanilili - A fun and muddy hike to a peak on Maui
Nov 26

Nov 26 Lanilili - A fun and muddy hike to a peak on Maui

Derek Loranger
Peaks, Travel, Trip Report

Nov 23
Nov 23 Haleakala Sunrise - Crowded and cold, but worth it

Derek Loranger
Peaks, Travel
Green Valley Campground - A short overnight camping trip in Cuyamaca
Nov 11

Nov 11 Green Valley Campground - A short overnight camping trip in Cuyamaca

Derek Loranger
Kids and Family, Trip Report

Nov 7
Nov 7 Foot pain diagnosis: Morton's Neuroma

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update
Cemetery Hill - SD Peak #69 - A Short Backpacking Trip Bathed in Sunset Light
Nov 1

Nov 1 Cemetery Hill - SD Peak #69 - A Short Backpacking Trip Bathed in Sunset Light

Derek Loranger
Peaks, Spirit of the Wilderness, Trip Report
Peak a Peak and Go - 100 Peaks T-Shirt now available on Adayak
Sep 8

Sep 8 Peak a Peak and Go - 100 Peaks T-Shirt now available on Adayak

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update, Apparel Reviews, Gear Review
Muir Taco - Four Days in the Sierra Nevada from Bishop Pass
Sep 7

Sep 7 Muir Taco - Four Days in the Sierra Nevada from Bishop Pass

Derek Loranger
Peaks
San Gorgonio Mountain - No summit, but a great overnight backpacking trip
Sep 1

Sep 1 San Gorgonio Mountain - No summit, but a great overnight backpacking trip

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
5 Tips on Getting Children Interested in the Outdoors
Aug 20

Aug 20 5 Tips on Getting Children Interested in the Outdoors

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update, Kids and Family, Spirit of the Wilderness
Arroyo Seco Trail Camp - A short backpacking trip in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Aug 14

Aug 14 Arroyo Seco Trail Camp - A short backpacking trip in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

Derek Loranger
Peaks, Trip Report
Volcan Mountain - SD Peak #68 - Golden hills with a great view
Aug 9

Aug 9 Volcan Mountain - SD Peak #68 - Golden hills with a great view

Derek Loranger
Peaks, Trip Report
Barnett Ranch Preserve - A sunny hike through Ramona grasslands
Aug 9

Aug 9 Barnett Ranch Preserve - A sunny hike through Ramona grasslands

Derek Loranger
Kids and Family, Trip Report
Goodbye, Santa Barbara and Los Padres National Forest
Jul 31

Jul 31 Goodbye, Santa Barbara and Los Padres National Forest

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update
The one where I leave the tech industry for good and buy an adult book store
Jul 18

Jul 18 The one where I leave the tech industry for good and buy an adult book store

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update
Gear Review: The Skeeter Beater - screens for your car windows
Jul 11

Jul 11 Gear Review: The Skeeter Beater - screens for your car windows

Derek Loranger
Gear Review, Kids and Family
The Franklin Trail - A relatively new hike in Carpinteria
Jun 26

Jun 26 The Franklin Trail - A relatively new hike in Carpinteria

Derek Loranger
Kids and Family, Trip Report
100 Peaks turns 5 - Another Year Passes
Jun 24

Jun 24 100 Peaks turns 5 - Another Year Passes

Derek Loranger
News, Peaks, Spirit of the Wilderness
Davy Brown Campground - Car Camping with Soph
May 31

May 31 Davy Brown Campground - Car Camping with Soph

Derek Loranger
Kids and Family, Trip Report
The Trail Ahead - Some Life Changes on the Way
May 16

May 16 The Trail Ahead - Some Life Changes on the Way

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update, Spirit of the Wilderness
Square Top - San Diego Peak #67 - Celebrating Brian's 100th Peak
Apr 4

Apr 4 Square Top - San Diego Peak #67 - Celebrating Brian's 100th Peak

Derek Loranger
Peaks, Trip Report
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