Trip Reports
El Picanate & Gran Desierto del Altar
December 2016
After touring some of the parks in Arizona on the border I went to Mexico to visit the beautiful Gran Desierto del Altar
December 2016
After touring some of the parks in Arizona on the border I went to Mexico to visit the beautiful Gran Desierto del Altar
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument & Saguaro National Park
December 2016
I drove the Ajo Mountain loop and walked the Senita Basin loop in Organ Pipe before visiting the western half of Saguaro National Park
December 2016
I drove the Ajo Mountain loop and walked the Senita Basin loop in Organ Pipe before visiting the western half of Saguaro National Park
Dutchman loop in the Superstition Mountains
December 2016
The Peralta trail to Fremont Saddle leads to Weavers Needle, the trail continues into the wilderness which I combined with the Dutchman to make a 20 mile loop
December 2016
The Peralta trail to Fremont Saddle leads to Weavers Needle, the trail continues into the wilderness which I combined with the Dutchman to make a 20 mile loop
Churchill Wild Safari
Novemeber 2016
During a safari at the fly-in Dymond Lake Lodge on the Hudson Bay we saw polar bears every day while hiking with guides along the coast
Novemeber 2016
During a safari at the fly-in Dymond Lake Lodge on the Hudson Bay we saw polar bears every day while hiking with guides along the coast
Backpacking in Mount Robson
September 2016
In late September, my brother met up with me in Edmonton and we hiked through Mount Robson Provincial Park to Berg Lake and Snowbird Pass
September 2016
In late September, my brother met up with me in Edmonton and we hiked through Mount Robson Provincial Park to Berg Lake and Snowbird Pass
Boulder Pass Trail in Glacier National Park
September 2016
In late September I did a solo backpacking trip through the northern section of Glacier National Park to Boulder Pass from Goat Haunt
September 2016
In late September I did a solo backpacking trip through the northern section of Glacier National Park to Boulder Pass from Goat Haunt
Huayhuash Circuit
August 2016
The month of August was spent in Peru with the main goal of completing the ten day circuit around the Huayhuash range in Peru. The acclimatization day hikes in the Blanca region were also very impressive. To date the Huayhuash circuit is my favorite walk of all time.
August 2016
The month of August was spent in Peru with the main goal of completing the ten day circuit around the Huayhuash range in Peru. The acclimatization day hikes in the Blanca region were also very impressive. To date the Huayhuash circuit is my favorite walk of all time.
Short Walks around Anchorage
July 2016
In late July, I met up with Ben and jumped around the Anchorage area doing several overnight hikes to the Harding Icefield, Knik Glacier Valley, Williawaw Lakes, and Archangel Valley
July 2016
In late July, I met up with Ben and jumped around the Anchorage area doing several overnight hikes to the Harding Icefield, Knik Glacier Valley, Williawaw Lakes, and Archangel Valley
Day hikes in the Dolomites
July 2016
I visited several areas in the Dolomites walking the high trail in Tre Cime National Park, the Inner Catinaccio to the Vajolet Towers, the Viel del Pan, and the upper and lower routes around the Olde mountains
July 2016
I visited several areas in the Dolomites walking the high trail in Tre Cime National Park, the Inner Catinaccio to the Vajolet Towers, the Viel del Pan, and the upper and lower routes around the Olde mountains
Rago National Park, Norway
June 2016
After extended time in Lofoten, I flew to Bodo for a two day loop through Rago National Park
June 2016
After extended time in Lofoten, I flew to Bodo for a two day loop through Rago National Park
Lofoten Islands, Norway
June 2016
I walked from Kvalvika beach to Horsied beach in good weather on the Lofoten Islands around the summer solstice. I also spent an evening on the popular Reinebringen peak watching the sun go around the mountains and never go down
June 2016
I walked from Kvalvika beach to Horsied beach in good weather on the Lofoten Islands around the summer solstice. I also spent an evening on the popular Reinebringen peak watching the sun go around the mountains and never go down
Big Sur Coast, California
May 2016
In May I visited the Big Sur coast driving to short hikes near waterfalls and climbed the Boronda trail to the timber top campsite
May 2016
In May I visited the Big Sur coast driving to short hikes near waterfalls and climbed the Boronda trail to the timber top campsite
Waterfalls in Yosemite
May 2016
During peak waterfall season I combined the Four Mile trail, the Panorama trail, and the Mist/John Muir trail to see most of the major waterfalls in the park
May 2016
During peak waterfall season I combined the Four Mile trail, the Panorama trail, and the Mist/John Muir trail to see most of the major waterfalls in the park
Arches National Park
April 2016
I completed the three longer hikes in the park: Fiery Furnace, Devil's Garden, and Delicate Arch along with stops for roadside features such as Balanced Rock
April 2016
I completed the three longer hikes in the park: Fiery Furnace, Devil's Garden, and Delicate Arch along with stops for roadside features such as Balanced Rock
Backpacking Needles Distrist in Canyonlands
April 2016
Permits must be reserved well in advance for the Chesler Park campground, one of the best in Utah. I completed a sunrise walk to Druid Arch as part of the loop in Needles District.
April 2016
Permits must be reserved well in advance for the Chesler Park campground, one of the best in Utah. I completed a sunrise walk to Druid Arch as part of the loop in Needles District.
Sunrise at Mesa Arch
April 2016
Sunrise at the photogenic Mesa Arch followed by the walk to False Kiva in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands
April 2016
Sunrise at the photogenic Mesa Arch followed by the walk to False Kiva in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands
Columbia River Gorge
March 2016
While primarily going to Oregon to golf at Bandon Dunes, I finished the week with walks in Silver Falls State Park and Columbia River Gorge before heading to the airport in Portland. The waterfalls here were at their spring peak in March
March 2016
While primarily going to Oregon to golf at Bandon Dunes, I finished the week with walks in Silver Falls State Park and Columbia River Gorge before heading to the airport in Portland. The waterfalls here were at their spring peak in March
Patagonia Park
February 2016
Visit to Patagonia Park in its opening year along with a three day backpacking trip in Cerro Castillo
February 2016
Visit to Patagonia Park in its opening year along with a three day backpacking trip in Cerro Castillo
