Trekking Mt. Baldy
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Are you looking for a hiking challenge in the Los Angeles area? This 10-mile loop to the summit of Mt. Baldy will bring you to the highest peak in LA County. Continue reading
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Hiking to the Hollywood Sign
Ever wanted to see the famous Hollywood sign up close? As locals know, there’s a trail that takes you there — check out these photos I snapped while hiking it a few years back. Continue reading
The Snake Story
This is the horrifying recount of the night I discovered a snake in our hotel room in Zanzibar. And my sister, asleep in the other bed, is absolutely terrified of snakes. Here’s how I handled it. Continue reading
Christmas 2014: LOVE
Here’s a holiday recap of our Christmas Eve and Day — a nighttime walk around Wallingford, quality time spent with family, and some generous and crafty gifts. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Video Diary
Kilimanjaro Video Diary! Curious what it was like to climb Africa’s highest mountain? My sister and I turned the camera on ourselves to show exactly what we went through. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 6: The Summit
We begin trekking at midnight, in the freezing dark, and arrive at the summit of Kilimanjaro seven hours later just after sunrise. Here is the story of our summit bid. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 5: Within Reach
We are so close…! An easy morning hike followed by an afternoon of sleeping, and we’ll be ready to begin our overnight trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 4: Barranco Wall
Today we face the challenging Barranco Wall — a near vertical climb over boulders and narrow cliffs. We’re rewarded with spectacular views in all directions. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 3: Lava Tower
After a steady climb on Day 3 of Kilimanjaro, we reach Lava Tower in time for lunch. The afternoon descent to camp takes us through terrain that looks decidedly like the desert landscape of Southern California. Continue reading
Kilimanjaro Day 2: Above the Clouds
Today we face a steep ascent on Kilimanjaro, climbing above dense forrest and into the clouds. Views from our campsite are breathtaking, literally and figuratively at 12,500 feet. Continue reading