Anthony's Audio Journal

In this episode Gerry and I take a tough hike high up into the San Gorgonio Wilderness to check out the Washington Initial Survey Point built in 1852. Along the way we tackle 4800 feet of gain over a tough 16.5 miles to get to the summit of nearby San Bernardino Peak at 10,649 feet.  

In this episode we hunker down to weather another thunderstorm before packing up camp and hiking out of the Hilton Lakes Basin.

In this episode Gerry, Dave and I explore the Upper Hilton Lakes Basin Lakes 3,4,5 & 6 before a fast approaching thunderstorm sends us scurrying back to camp.

Episode 153 Hilton Lakes Adventure Part Two LISTEN In this second part of our adventure into the Hilton Lakes Basin of the Eastern Sierras we take a day hike from our basecamp at Hilton Lake 2 down around Davis Lake and explore a waterfall.

IN this adventure Dave, Gerry and I embark on a four day adventure into the Hilton Lakes Basin where we set up a base camp at Hilton Lake #2 before exploring Davis Lake, a hidden waterfall and Lakes No. 3,4,5 6 and 7. Along the way we take in some amazing scenery and dodge 3 thunderstorms. 

In this episode I take a tough solo hike into a remote region of the Cleveland National Forest along the Cutca Trail to see Eagle Crag. Along the way I battle high heat, poison oak and poodle dog bush.

In this episode I take a quick solo dayhike near Idyllwild California to explore the lower San Jacintio Mountains and find the South Fork of the San Jacinto River.

In this episode I take a solo hike out to Chiquito Falls hidden deep in the Cleveland National Forest. I also talk about kilts, their history and Naked Hiking day along the Appalachian Trail. I even do a little naked hiking myself.  LINKS: Chiquito Falls Trail - SiCal Hiker Chiquito Falls - Sun Kissed HIker Chiquito Falls Video - CA Hiker Naked hiking day- Youtube Naked Hiking Day - The Trek Wierd News - Naked HIking Day MSNBC

In this final segment of our Yosemite Adventure we pack up camp at Glen Aulin and head up over Tuolumne Falls our our way out of the Tuolumne River Basin.   

In this fourth part of our Yosemite Adventure we pick up camp at Cathedral Creek and hike past Waterwheel, LeConte and California Falls enroute to our camp at Glen Aulin.

In this episode we pack up camp at Pate Valley and head up river to Cathedral Creek. Along the way I injure myself crossing the river and we climb the tough Muir Gorge.

In this episode we shuttle down to the White Wolf Campground and begin our backpack trip stopping at our first night's destination of Pate Valley

In this first part of our adventure in Yosemite National Park, Dave, Gerry and I head up to Tioga Pass and get ready for a four day backpack trip along the Grand Canyon of Yosemite, The Tuoloume River.

In this episode Gerry and I tackle the other two summit along the Mt. Williamson ridge before hiking down the PCT toward Angeles Crest Highway.

In this episode Gerry and I take a hike up to the top of Mount Williamson high up in the Angeles National Forest.    

In this episode I take a solo hike up Monserate Mountain near Fallbrook California.

In this episode Lindsey and I take a stroll through the Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego County  

In this second part of the Barefoot to Boots podcast I talk about some cold weather options for the trail.

 In this last part of our adventure into the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Mountain California we pack up camp at Purple Lake and hike back up and over Duck Pass to our cars at the Coldwater Campground. Along the way I talk to a few John Muir Trail Thru-Hikers and we encounter a fast moving storm system. Trip Photos

In this episode we take a quick day hike up along the John Muir Trail above Purple Lake to visit nearby Virginia Lake   Trip Photos    

In part two of our backpacking adventure near Mammoth Mountain California we pick up where we left off at Duck Pass. In this episode we hike down into Pika Lake for our first nights camp. In the morning we reclimb Duck Pass and head along the legendary John Muir Trail to our next nights destination at Purple Lake Trip Video Duck Pass to Pika Lake Trip Photos

In this episode we begin our four day adventure deep into the John Muir Wilderness near Mammoth Lakes California. Hiking along the Duck Pass Trail from Lake Mary we begin our backpack trip. Trip Photos Trip Video

In this episode I take a solo spring hike to one of the tallest waterfalls in San Diego County.   Trip Video Trip Photos LINKS: Recreation.Gov - Permit Information YELP - Trail Reviews and Photos Modern Hiker - Trip Descriptions and maps USDA Forest Service Information

In this episode Dave, Gerry, Mike and I explore Joshua Tree National Parks interior and visit the Cholla Garden, Arch Rock, Skull Rock, Cap Rock, Keys View, Barker Dam and the Wall St. Mill.    

In part one of a two part episode Dave, Gerry, Mike and I spend a few days in Joshua Tree National Park and camp out at Indian Cove and explore Rattlesnake Canyon.

In this episode Dave, Gerry and I set off on an extreme dayhike to the tallest peak in Southern California. At 11,503 feet San Gorgonio is a tough climb on the Vivian Creek Trail, the shortest and steepest route to the top.

In this episode Lindsey and i take a drive up through Malibu California to the Los Liones Trail and reach the Parker Mesa Overlook, one of the best scenic viewpoints along the California Coastline.

In part two of the clothing layering system I continue my discussion about how to put together a simple system of ase layer bshirts, midlayers and outer layers to keep you warm in the backcountry.  

In this episode I talk about my exciting adventure driving through a rare snowstorm in Southern California and talk about some of the different types, materials and styles of outerwear for your outdoor adventures. 

In this episode I talk a little about sleeping bags, wool blankets, quilts and other ways to stay warm on your overnight outdoor adventure

In this fina chapter of our Big Bear Adventure we pack up camp at the Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp and head north on the P.C.T. toward Deep Creek. Along the way we run into an wise old hiker who gives us some warnings about a rattlesnake, cross the Deep Creek Bridge and meet a pair of hikers as we head towards our final destination at San Bernardino County Fire Station 92 in Lake Arrowhead. Trip Photos Trip Video on YouTube   LINKS: Lake Arrowhead Hiking Big Bear City - wikipedia

In this second part of our adventure in Big Bear we pack up at Little Bear Springs Trail camp and continue North on the Pacific Crest Trail toward Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp. Along the way we hike through dry desert like conditions, meet a jeep caravan and finally get relief after finding water at Holcomb Creek.   Trip Video Trip Photos LINKS: Holcomb Creek 4X4 Trail Youtube Video San Bernardino National Forest  

In part one of our adventure in Big Bear we begin our trip at the Big Bear Discovery Center and hike up the Cougar Crest Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail before heading northbound toward our first nights destination at the Little Bear Springs Trail Camp   Trip Video - Big Bear Day One Trip Photos - Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead LINKS: Big Bear Recreational Activities Pacific Crest Trail Assoc

In this episode Gerry, Jacob, Dave and I take a hike up along Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California to visit one of Los Angeles's highest peak. Trip Video: Ontario Peak along Icehouse Canyon Trip Photos: Slideshow on Photobucket LINKS: Ontario Peak on Modern Hiker Backpacker Magazine  Nobody Hike in L.A.   

In this episode I go on an adventure to find the perfect outdoor hat   LINKS: Real Deal Brazil Tarp Hat Akubra - Snowy River Hat David Morgan - Hat Dealer Stormy Kromer Buff USA Headwear O.R. Research - Seattle Sombrero Hats Videos Jeff Daniels takes an RV to Stormy Kromer Factory Story about an Akubra hat Stormy Kromer Testimonial  

In this episode I talk about the many ways to carry water on a day hike or backpack trip. From the Old Bota Bags to the Canteens and all the way to the modern day Nalgene Bottle. I also talk about the old Sierra Cup, the Kuksa and the Kupilska.   LINKS: History of the Military Canteen Kupilka - Modern Version of the Kuksa Adahy - Fine carved Kuksa's and spoons Camelback - Water bottles & Reservoirs Platypus - Watert bottles & Bags. Canteen Shop - Canteen & Cook Kits

LISTEN In this episode I talk about the different types of backpack stoves and their uses. 

In this episode I talk a little about what type of edged tool to use in the wilderness   LINKS: An Axe to Grind - U.S.Forest Service Knives JMHO - From Wilderness Outfitters Mel Gibson's The Patriot Tomahawk Scene

In this episode I talk about what's in my  fire kit and common ways to light a fire in the back country.    LINKS: Bowdrill - Wilderness Outfitters Hand Drill - Pathfinder School Andy Tran - Hand Drill Step by Step

in this episode I take a quick solo hike up the Deer Springs Trail to the summit of Suicide Rock in Idyllwild California. Since this is the first hike I've done in this area since the tragic Mountain Fire that burned over 9,000 acres here last summer I wasn't exactly sure if the trail was even open . I also wore my luna Sandals and a Mountain Hardwear Elkkommando Hiking Kilt and tested out a vintage piece of military gear... A Swiss Army Breadbag.   Trip Photos- Slideshow of the hike   Video of my Adventure - Hike up Deer Springs Trail Video Review of my Swiss Army Bread Bag - Filmed on top Suicide Rock LINKS: Mountain Fire - SoCal Public Radio Story (Video & Pics) Deer Springs Trail to Suicide Rock - U.S. Forest Service Swiss Army Breadbag - Bushcraft Forums

In this episode I talk a little about the unusualy dry weather we're having, the Pacific Crest Trail and our adventure to visit Eagle Rock

In this episode I take a 15 mile solo hike along the Dripping Springs Trail in the Cleveland National Forest just a few miles east of Temecula California.

In this episode I relate some personal stories of unusual and creepy things I've seen in the woods and touch on subjects as Bigfoot, Cattle Mutilations and Ghosts LINKS: Survivorman - BIgfoot Fleming/Martin Hike Bigfoot Screams Hockett Meadows Missing 411 - David Paulides interview Strange Harvest - Cattle Mutilations Documentary Legend of Boggy Creek - 1973 Film The Outsiders - Author S.E. Hinton on location Admiral Twin Drive In Movie Theatre - Historical Photos

In this final episode of our Ansel Adams adventure we head past Badger Lakes while passing the River Trail to reach the High Trail. From here we hike along sagebrush plains with vistas reaching for hundreds of miles across the Ritter Range of Light.   Trip Video Trip Photos Time Lapse Video of Thousand Island Lake Camp   LINKS: Burgers Restaurant Mammoth The High Trail - U.S. Forest Service

In this episode we awoke to crystal clear skies over picturesque Garnet Lake and get in a little fishing before heading up the John Muir Trail past Ruby and Emerald Lakes to Thousand Island Lake. Along the way Mike meets an amateur photographer who takes a stunning photo of him fishing at Garnet Lake and we endure a frightning thunderstorm at Thousand Island Lake.   Trip Video - Garnet to Thousand Island Lake on You Tube Trip Photo Album LINKS: Thousand Island Lake Photos from Random Space O.C.Register Article - Top Reader Adventure MY STORY Photo Exclusive - Mike Fishing at Garnet Lake

In this fourth part of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness we wake up to  crystal clear skies at Ediza Lake and begin our adventure along the John Muir Trail to Garnet Lake.  Along the way we have a rude encounter with an angry old man, meet a father with two sons hiking all the way from Yosemite and I talk to a solo lightweight hiker from Carpenteria.   Trip Photos   Trip Video      

In this episode of Anthony's Audio Journal we continue up the trail from Agnew Meadows to Ediza Lake. Along the way we pass the legendary John Muir Trail and explore some of the most beautiful and most scenic spots the High Sierra's have to offer.   Trip Video - Day Two Shadow Lake to Ediza Trip Photos LINKS: Backpacking to Ediza Lake - Garden Betty (Great photos) Steve Fossett's crash site found - NY Times article John Muir Trail - Pacific Crest Trail Assoc (General Info)

In this episode we begin day two of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness and start our backpack trip along the Shadow Lake Trail. Along the way we past the horrific remains of devastating hgh winds and meet two brothers hiking all the way into Yosemite.  Trip Video - Shadow Lake Trail to Ediza Photos - Coming Soon LINKS: Shadow Creek Trail - Inyo National Forest Site Timberline Trails - Great photos and maps Wind Storm Damage - From Inyo National Forest

In this first part of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness we take a drive up Highway 395 along the backside of the Sierras and make a quick stop in the Alabama Hills on our way to our first night's destination in Red's Meadow. LINKS: Trip Photos - Coming Soon Video of our adventure Ansel Adams Wilderness - Timberline Trails, Pics, Trail Info Inyo National Forest Alabama Hills Film History - PDF Great Info !