Episode 126 Blankets, Bags & Bed Rolls
In this episode I talk a little about sleeping bags, wool blankets, quilts and other ways to stay warm on your overnight outdoor adventure
Dec 19, 2014•30 min
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Hiking and Backpacking podcast of Anthony's personal journals from hikes and backpack trips in and around the Southern California area and the Eastern Sierras.
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Episode 125 Big Bear Adventure Final Chapter
In this fina chapter of our Big Bear Adventure we pack up camp at the Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp and head north on the P.C.T. toward Deep Creek. Along the way we run into an wise old hiker who gives us some warnings about a rattlesnake, cross the Deep Creek Bridge and meet a pair of hikers as we head towards our final destination at San Bernardino County Fire Station 92 in Lake Arrowhead. Trip Photos Trip Video on YouTube LINKS: Lake Arrowhead Hiking Big Bear City - wikipedia...
Nov 30, 2014•28 min
Episode 124 Big Bear Adventure Part Two
In this second part of our adventure in Big Bear we pack up at Little Bear Springs Trail camp and continue North on the Pacific Crest Trail toward Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp. Along the way we hike through dry desert like conditions, meet a jeep caravan and finally get relief after finding water at Holcomb Creek. Trip Video Trip Photos LINKS: Holcomb Creek 4X4 Trail Youtube Video San Bernardino National Forest...
Nov 12, 2014•47 min
Episode 123 Big Bear Adventure Part One
In part one of our adventure in Big Bear we begin our trip at the Big Bear Discovery Center and hike up the Cougar Crest Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail before heading northbound toward our first nights destination at the Little Bear Springs Trail Camp Trip Video - Big Bear Day One Trip Photos - Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead LINKS: Big Bear Recreational Activities Pacific Crest Trail Assoc...
Nov 01, 2014•47 min
Episode 122 Ontario Peak via Icehouse Canyon Trail
In this episode Gerry, Jacob, Dave and I take a hike up along Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California to visit one of Los Angeles's highest peak. Trip Video: Ontario Peak along Icehouse Canyon Trip Photos: Slideshow on Photobucket LINKS: Ontario Peak on Modern Hiker Backpacker Magazine Nobody Hike in L.A....
Oct 04, 2014•38 min
Episode 121 Hats, Caps and Headcovers
In this episode I go on an adventure to find the perfect outdoor hat LINKS: Real Deal Brazil Tarp Hat Akubra - Snowy River Hat David Morgan - Hat Dealer Stormy Kromer Buff USA Headwear O.R. Research - Seattle Sombrero Hats Videos Jeff Daniels takes an RV to Stormy Kromer Factory Story about an Akubra hat Stormy Kromer Testimonial...
Sep 06, 2014•28 min
Episode 120 Bottles, Bags, Cups and Botas
In this episode I talk about the many ways to carry water on a day hike or backpack trip. From the Old Bota Bags to the Canteens and all the way to the modern day Nalgene Bottle. I also talk about the old Sierra Cup, the Kuksa and the Kupilska. LINKS: History of the Military Canteen Kupilka - Modern Version of the Kuksa Adahy - Fine carved Kuksa's and spoons Camelback - Water bottles & Reservoirs Platypus - Watert bottles & Bags. Canteen Shop - Canteen & Cook Kits...
Aug 21, 2014•19 min
Episode 119 Backpacking Stoves
LISTEN In this episode I talk about the different types of backpack stoves and their uses.
Aug 12, 2014•52 min
Episode 118 Edged Tools
In this episode I talk a little about what type of edged tool to use in the wilderness LINKS: An Axe to Grind - U.S.Forest Service Knives JMHO - From Wilderness Outfitters Mel Gibson's The Patriot Tomahawk Scene...
Jul 25, 2014•23 min
Episode 117 To Build a Fire
In this episode I talk about what's in my fire kit and common ways to light a fire in the back country. LINKS: Bowdrill - Wilderness Outfitters Hand Drill - Pathfinder School Andy Tran - Hand Drill Step by Step
Jul 12, 2014•28 min
Episode 116 Suicide Rock
in this episode I take a quick solo hike up the Deer Springs Trail to the summit of Suicide Rock in Idyllwild California. Since this is the first hike I've done in this area since the tragic Mountain Fire that burned over 9,000 acres here last summer I wasn't exactly sure if the trail was even open . I also wore my luna Sandals and a Mountain Hardwear Elkkommando Hiking Kilt and tested out a vintage piece of military gear... A Swiss Army Breadbag. Trip Photos- Slideshow of the hike Video of my A...
Jun 26, 2014•37 min
Episode 115 El Nino, The P.C.T. and Eagle Rock
In this episode I talk a little about the unusualy dry weather we're having, the Pacific Crest Trail and our adventure to visit Eagle Rock
Jun 05, 2014•55 min
Episode 114 Dripping Springs Adventure
In this episode I take a 15 mile solo hike along the Dripping Springs Trail in the Cleveland National Forest just a few miles east of Temecula California.
May 03, 2014•35 min
Episode 113 Bigfoot & Close Encounters with Creepy Things
In this episode I relate some personal stories of unusual and creepy things I've seen in the woods and touch on subjects as Bigfoot, Cattle Mutilations and Ghosts LINKS: Survivorman - BIgfoot Fleming/Martin Hike Bigfoot Screams Hockett Meadows Missing 411 - David Paulides interview Strange Harvest - Cattle Mutilations Documentary Legend of Boggy Creek - 1973 Film The Outsiders - Author S.E. Hinton on location Admiral Twin Drive In Movie Theatre - Historical Photos...
Apr 17, 2014•44 min
Episode 112 The High Trail
In this final episode of our Ansel Adams adventure we head past Badger Lakes while passing the River Trail to reach the High Trail. From here we hike along sagebrush plains with vistas reaching for hundreds of miles across the Ritter Range of Light. Trip Video Trip Photos Time Lapse Video of Thousand Island Lake Camp LINKS: Burgers Restaurant Mammoth The High Trail - U.S. Forest Service...
Mar 21, 2014•33 min
Episode 111 Thousand Island Lake
In this episode we awoke to crystal clear skies over picturesque Garnet Lake and get in a little fishing before heading up the John Muir Trail past Ruby and Emerald Lakes to Thousand Island Lake. Along the way Mike meets an amateur photographer who takes a stunning photo of him fishing at Garnet Lake and we endure a frightning thunderstorm at Thousand Island Lake. Trip Video - Garnet to Thousand Island Lake on You Tube Trip Photo Album LINKS: Thousand Island Lake Photos from Random Space O.C.Reg...
Mar 08, 2014•53 min
Episode 110 Garnet Lake
In this fourth part of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness we wake up to crystal clear skies at Ediza Lake and begin our adventure along the John Muir Trail to Garnet Lake. Along the way we have a rude encounter with an angry old man, meet a father with two sons hiking all the way from Yosemite and I talk to a solo lightweight hiker from Carpenteria. Trip Photos Trip Video...
Feb 27, 2014•55 min
Episode 109 Ediza Lake
In this episode of Anthony's Audio Journal we continue up the trail from Agnew Meadows to Ediza Lake. Along the way we pass the legendary John Muir Trail and explore some of the most beautiful and most scenic spots the High Sierra's have to offer. Trip Video - Day Two Shadow Lake to Ediza Trip Photos LINKS: Backpacking to Ediza Lake - Garden Betty (Great photos) Steve Fossett's crash site found - NY Times article John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Trail Assoc (General Info)...
Feb 07, 2014•31 min
Episode 108 Shadow Lake Trail
In this episode we begin day two of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness and start our backpack trip along the Shadow Lake Trail. Along the way we past the horrific remains of devastating hgh winds and meet two brothers hiking all the way into Yosemite. Trip Video - Shadow Lake Trail to Ediza Photos - Coming Soon LINKS: Shadow Creek Trail - Inyo National Forest Site Timberline Trails - Great photos and maps Wind Storm Damage - From Inyo National Forest...
Feb 05, 2014•34 min
Episode 107 Ansel Adams Adventure Part One - Hwy 395 to Red's Meadow
In this first part of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness we take a drive up Highway 395 along the backside of the Sierras and make a quick stop in the Alabama Hills on our way to our first night's destination in Red's Meadow. LINKS: Trip Photos - Coming Soon Video of our adventure Ansel Adams Wilderness - Timberline Trails, Pics, Trail Info Inyo National Forest Alabama Hills Film History - PDF Great Info !...
Dec 30, 2013•49 min
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