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Antelope Canyon is one of the most surreal places I’ve explored. The Navajo sandstone slot canyon was formed over years of flash floods, wind and weather leaving behind the softly flowing curves in the stone canyon. The result is a photogenic wonder, ever-changing as the sun passes over head. The surreal shapes and colors make Antelope…
2018 SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Finishers Party Photo Booth Gallery
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Hiking Bonanza Peak in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area
Bonanza Peak sits in the northern part of the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, overlooked by many and less crowded as a result. The trailhead begins at 7,500′ and climbs steadily over five miles to the 10,377′ summit, with awesome views from the summit. The trailhead is frequently visited by wild horses, and in the…
2016 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge Recap
A big thank-you to all of the challengers and congratulations to those who finished our second annual Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge. Together, you have logged over 2,500 hikes up the six peaks, hiked more than 32,000 miles and climbed nearly 11 million vertical feet! Best of all, you helped raise $10,000 for Big City Mountaineers–and awesome…
Photo Gallery: Backpacking in Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park frequently shows up on lists of favorite backpacking treks, and in particular the 32-mile Teton Crest Trail. Last week I traveled to Jackson, Wyoming for a conference, but before the work — I met up with another attendee who travelled from Germany and together we spent four days backpacking this beautiful…
