The first day of summer is just a week away, and the good folks over at Cairn are on top of it. The summer Obsidian Collection arrived this week, with the theme “Just Add Water.” This collection of products looks great. Here’s my unboxing and initial thoughts. What’s in this box? Here’s what was […]
Search Results for: Trans Catalina Trail
Reply To: First time Backpacker – TCT a good choice?
Hi Becky and welcome to SoCalHiker! The Trans-Catalina Trail is beautiful, and feels like a world away from the rest of SoCal. It was my girlfriend’s first backpacking trip when we were training for the JMT. In some ways it’s a great first trip. Note that the route has changed and our guide has not […]
Reply To: I didn't quite make it…
Hey guys, thanks for taking part in the challenge. Sometimes just fitting it into your schedule can be a challenge! Sounds like you’ve had some great adventures, with more on the calendar (the Trans-Catalina Trail is awesome). Hopefully we can connect next year!
Recommendations for backpacking this weekend-Wilson or San Bernardino??
Hi all, My friend and I are going on a 2 night, 3 day backpack trip and want some recommendations. We have packed the trans-Catalina, done Whitney and Half-Dome, and our favorite is San Jacinto. We have day hiked Baldy and Rancho Cucamonga too. Any favs or recommendations between choosing San Bernardino or Mt. Wilson? […]
Introduce Yourself: Gene V
Hello So-Cal Hikers! I’m Gene from Placentia/Brea, Orange County. I’m a crazy husband and an even more crazier father to two boys. My oldest son Aaron is attending the Civil Engineering program at CSULA, while my youngest, Angelo, is a Junior in High School. My lovely wife Tricia is a paralegal/law office manager for a […]
Introducing Rory
Hey everyone, I’m Rory from Temecula. I got bit by the hiking bug while I was stationed in Japan in 2011. Since moving back to CA in 2013 I’ve been all around San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties! My bucket list includes: Cactus to Clouds Trans-Catalina I’m a long-time reader of the blog but I […]
Four Big Adventures to Add to Your Life List
Do you want more adventures in the year ahead? Maybe you’ve finished the Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, and you’re looking for a new challenge−something that takes you out of your comfort zone and pushes you beyond what you thought you could do? Big adventures don’t happen by dreaming−they require planning and preparation. Many big adventures require […]
Suggestions for week-long trip?
I have a brother in Texas and another in Virginia (I am in Ventura County), and the three of us are planning on getting together next year sometime for a weeklong backpacking excursion. All of us have some backpacking experience but for some of us it’s been a very long time and for others it […]
