Click for Video I took my girlie up to Knight's Ferry, CA to hike, swim, and explore / climb the ruins. Along the way we participated once again in the #GallonBagChallenge.
Daddy Daughter Day Hike in Historic Knights Ferry
Bears and Food Safety (2): Do Bear Canisters Beat Bear Bags?
Click for Video! How do we keep our food safe from bears (and bears safe from our food)? In the second of this two-part series, I look at one of the best (if also hated) backcountry methods: storing food in bear canisters.
Hetch Hetchy Off Trail to the Top of Wapama Falls and Race to the Gate!
LINK I am a big fan of Hetch Hetchy - the flooded valley in Yosemite that many miss due to its location north of the more famous valley. For this hike I went way off trail in an attempt to reach the top of Wapama Falls before the gate closed at 5pm. It was a … Continue reading Hetch Hetchy Off Trail to the Top of Wapama Falls and Race to the Gate!
Bears & Food Safety Part 1: How to Use (and Hang!) Bear Bags
Click for Video How do we keep our food safe from bears (and bears safe from our food)? In the first of this two-part series, I look at one of the most popular backcountry methods: hanging bear bags.
Foxelli Hiking Boots Review
Click Image for Video As a long-time fan of Foxelli trekking poles and other outdoor gear, I was very excited to get my hands on (and feet in) their new hiking boots! After a few good hikes in them, I am ready to report my experience. Enjoy!
Backcountry Pilgrim 