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Registration for the 2017 Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is now open! We’ve extended early bird pricing through January 31st, and thanks to your feedback, made great improvements for our third annual challenge. What is the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge? The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is an annual hiking challenge with six strenuous hikes up six great Southern…
Hiking Belknap Crater in the Mountain Washington Wilderness
Hiking this out-and-back route up Belknap Crater you’ll traverse an other-worldly lava field on a section of the Pacific Crest Trail. Take the short spur trail up Little Belknap for a glimpse of the views to come and a peek at lava tubes. Finally, climb trail up Belknap Crater itself, ascending soft, loamy cinder and…
The 4th Annual SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is here!
Early Bird registration for the 4th Annual SoCal Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is now open! The Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is designed to be a tough-but-achievable goal. If you’re willing to train, put in the time, and get on the trail on a regular basis, you can do this. Many have used this challenge as…
Top #SoCalHiker Photos on Instagram This Week
I love Instagram. It’s a great way to share photos from my iPhone and connect with others who share your interests. This is the first of a new regular feature sharing the best photos posted with the hashtag #SoCalHiker from the past week. Want to include your picture? Tag your outdoor-related hiking and backpacking photos with…
Hiking Bighorn and Ontario Peaks
At 8,696 feet, Ontario Peak is one of several peaks in the San Gabriel Mountains, and lies within the Cucamonga Wilderness. It is one of the many peaks near Mt. Baldy which are accessible from the Icehouse Saddle. It is named after the nearby city of Ontario. On a clear day, Ontario Peak offers sweeping…
8 Days Hiking the Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
2019 was the first year for the Arizona Winter Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, featuring six iconic hikes based around Phoenix and Tucson. Until this past January, I had never done much hiking in Arizona. The challenge provided the perfect excuse to get acquainted with this beautiful area. For this trip, I flew into Phoenix and rented…
