Thailand & Cambodia
What to say? Nora and Cy spent a good portion of the summer in Bangkok, and we decided to join them for the final two weeks of their extended vacation. Lopez, Heather, Jasmine, and myself …
Kauai
The last time I visited the island of Kauai, I was 16 years old and those who had heard of the internet accessed it through Prodigy. In other words, a very long time ago. Jasmine’s …
Zion National Park
Ever since Steve and I hiked The Subway in 2006, I’ve been wanting to go back with a larger group. This would be the year, or would it? We secured an online permit, but the …
Irvine Mud Run
I suppose we can call this a training run for some outside adventure, but really it was just an excuse to get dirty and have some fun. I nailed Jasmine with a big clod of …
Kelso Dunes
Scott and I headed out to the Kelso Sand Dunes in the Mohave Desert for some photography. My uncle brought me here when I was a kid and I have fond memories of the place. …
San Jacinto Wilderness
After last year’s disappointing experience in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, I decided it would be a good idea to practice some winter backpacking skills in the local mountains. Having hiked the San Jacinto Wilderness on …
Puerto Rico
Autumn is the best time of year to visit the Caribbean, especially if you enjoy 140 mph winds and airborn palm trees. Fortunately, we missed this year’s hurricanes and we experienced pleasant weather all week. …
New York City
Not much wilderness on this trip, but to a couple of beachgoing San Diegans, Manhattan might as well be a foriegn country. We spent a few days at Jasmine’s cousin’s place in Chelsea (thanks Will) …