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Backpacking Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon: Trip Report

1
Mar
2018
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Backpacking Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon: Trip Report

Four of my closest friends and I recently (September 2017) spent 4 days and 4 nights in Kings Canyon National Park. We backpacked 41 miles along Rae Lakes Loop, and were absolutely blown away by the breathtaking views around … Continue Reading

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Running Back-To-Back Half Marathons

30
Jan
2016
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Running Back-To-Back Half Marathons

This past Sunday, I ran the Griffith Park Half Marathon. One week prior to that, I ran the Disney Star Wars Half Marathon. I hadn't planned to run two half marathons with one week apart, but I'll get to that shortly. Prior to these two races, my last half marathon was in Ventura in June of 2014. I finished that race in 1:54:53, and I knew that I could do way better than that. Read more →

Touring the Midwestern US on a Bike

8
Jan
2016
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Touring the Midwestern US on a Bike

In June of 2015, my Dad and I went on a weeklong bike trip through southwest Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota. This was my first time visiting either of these states, and I was excited to experience a new part of the country from the saddle! I missed the majority of the first day due to some airline complications. Rather than ranting about incompetent airport employees and terrible airlines, I'll just get right into the bike trip. Read more →

Backpacking Butano State Park

10
Jun
2015
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Backpacking Butano State Park

It recently dawned on me that I hadn't been on a single backpacking trip so far this year, and the year is almost halfway over... So I decided to change that. Three weeks ago, my brother and I did a one night backpacking trip in Butano State Park. It was about a 13 mile loop - roughly 6 miles to the campsite, and 7 miles back out. The park is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It’s beautiful terrain - a lush forest full of redwoods... Read more →

The 2015 Big Sur Marathon

1
May
2015
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The 2015 Big Sur Marathon

I've always been drawn to Big Sur. The first time I visited California, my friend Joe and I spent a night camping there, and I've been in love with the area ever since. There's something magical about the redwoods and ocean air that keep me coming back for backpacking trips, concerts, and anything else even remotely interesting. I don't need a compelling reason to... Read more →

Climbing in Joshua Tree & The Integratron

17
Mar
2014
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Climbing in Joshua Tree & The Integratron

Life can get pretty hectic sometimes. Many people seem to gravitate towards the ocean when they want to relax. Perhaps it's because I live by the beach, but I find the desert to be much more relaxing. When I think of "the desert", I think of Joshua Tree. Things just seem to move at a different pace out there... Read more →

7 Days on a Bike: DC to Pittsburgh on the C&O Canal & GAP Trail

31
Oct
2013
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7 Days on a Bike: DC to Pittsburgh on the C&O Canal & GAP Trail

My Dad and I recently spent a week riding along the C&O Canal and GAP Trails. 330 miles, from Arlington, VA to Pittsburgh, PA. This was an amazing trip, and I took a ton of photos along the way. Here are some of my favorites. Read more →

Catalina Island!

6
Oct
2013
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Catalina Island!

I've lived in Southern California for almost 4 years now, and up until August I had never set foot on Catalina Island. There's really no excuse for that. We decided to make a trip to the island to celebrate a friend's birthday. We caught a very early boat ride from San Pedro and landed in Avalon before breakfast. Read more →

Exploring Abandoned Houses & Boat on Parramore Island in Wachapreague, VA!

25
Sep
2013
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Exploring Abandoned Houses & Boat on Parramore Island in Wachapreague, VA!

My friends and I found three abandoned homes and a large commercial fishing boat docked on an island off the coast of Virginia. Check out some of these pictures! Read more →

Backpacking Angeles Forest – Three Points to Cooper Canyon

16
Aug
2013
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Backpacking Angeles Forest – Three Points to Cooper Canyon

A quick write-up (with photos) of a 15 mile overnight backpacking trip along the PCT in Angeles National Forest Read more →