Taking a break from it all on the Rae Lakes Loop.
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by sdpacatc
4y ago
Almost every year a buddy of mine or several and I team up and tackle a hard hike, usually somewhere up in the Sierras. This year we had talked about it for a while and finally came to the conclusion that we would try the Rae Lakes Loop. We spent some time researching the hike, getting the supplies we would need and arranging our schedules for a week up in the Sierras. The hike did not disappoint. It was a long, exhausting hike at times, but the scenery was world clase and I would love to head back up there one of these days just fo ..read more
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Brooklyn Bilton -A take on South African Beef Jerky
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
3 packets of Brooklyn Biltong I was recently contacted by Brooklyn Biltong to review their product for this site. I’ll be honest, I did not even know what Biltong was, I thoght it was just part of the name of the company. Biltong is the South African form of beef jerky, but instead of being dehydrated it is left to hang and air dry. It sounds like a much heathier version of beef jerky because it use no perservatives. Starting today they will also take off 15% of your entire order. Just use the code: IHIKESANDIEGO Check out the ..read more
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Overcoming the Obstacles of Life.
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
I find storys of people overcoming the challenges that life throws your way to be inspiring. A few years ago while hiking on Mt Woodson in San Diego I meet a veteran who had lost both legs to an explosive device while serving in Afghanistan. He was training to get ready to climb Mt Kilimanjaro, when I heard that it blew my mind. I’ve always wondered if I had gone through something simular if I would have the mental and physical fortitude to push past the obstacles that life throws in your way and excel. Meeting that veteran le ..read more
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Palm Springs Tramway Road Washed Out
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
I was sad to see this story on another feed today, the roadway to the Palm Springs Tramway was washed out and has been closed indefinitely following Thursday’s storm ( on February 14th 2019) due to severe damage to Tramway Road, officials announced. If you where planning on doing any activities up in that area I’m afraid you are going to have to come up with a different plan. The post Palm Springs Tramway Road Washed Out appeared first on I Hike San Diego ..read more
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A Change to the Face
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
The cliff face on El Cajon Mountain It has been a while since I have hiked up El Cajon Mountain. It is a great area to hike, but I only enjoy it in the colder months and I tend to be busier with other winter actives or hiking out in the desert at that time of the year. When I was hiking on this trail more often I discovered the face of the mountain and it really added something special to the hike. Hiking up to the top may be an accomplishment for a lot of people but I found putting in that extra 2 miles out and back from the face just really changed the beauty of the hike for me and I started ..read more
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The Trans Catalina Trail : An adventure from Avalon to Two Harbors.
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
Trans Catalina Trail : Avalon to Two Harbors The view of Two Harbors and the blue green seas. A lot of boats where in the harbor for the Catalina Classic paddle board race which was happening the next morning. I recently decided to take a little adventure over to Catalina Island, one of the Channel Islands off of the coast of Southern California. I hade never been there ..read more
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Nutberg : The Complete Meal on the Go
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
Recently a company contacted me about trying out their liquid meals and I thought it would be a good fit for this audience. It can be difficult to figure out what to bring with you for food when your out hiking, Nutberg just gives you another option, especially if your vegan or if you are on a long hard hike or backpacking trip and need light, easy to pack, nutrient dense meals.  Check out the review for further details.  Check out the Nutberg Review The post Nutberg : The Complete Meal on the Go appeared first on I Hike San Diego ..read more
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A New Trail for 3 Sisters Waterfalls
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
This past weekend I decided to take advantage of the cooler weather and head out to the 3 Sisters Waterfalls to check out the new trail I had heard all about. At this time of the year you really are not heading out to see the falls in its full glory as you can see from the picture above, I was just going out to update the information on this hike.  The first thing I noticed when rolling up on the trail head was the change in the parking situation. It used to be that everyone parked along the road and sometimes yo ..read more
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Winter Hiking in San Diego
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
Hiking up Stonewall Peak trail in the Cuyamaca’s during sunrise. We don’t get much of a winter here in San Diego, but when we do its a chance to get out and experience a little bit of winter hiking in the snow. Usually the snow level is not going to get really low here in San Diego, so when it snows the usual areas to grab a little hiking are going to be Mt Laguna, The Cuyamaca Mountians, and Palomar Mountain. Recently I got out to one of my favorite easy hikes for a little hiking in the snow : Stonewall Peak in the Cuyamaca Mountains.  Looking up at the top of Stonewall Peak from the bottom o ..read more
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Bushwhacking up Lawson Peak and Gaskill Peak
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by sdpacatc
5y ago
Its amazing how much the landscape can change over the years, especially when there is a lot of human interaction with it. I would swear I had been up this hike 20 years ago and the climb up the back fissure was not as bad, but time and erosion have a way of changing things, I see it every year when I go to 3 Sisters and see how much worse the trail is from the previous year. With all that said, this is a great little adventure, just make sure to wear some long pants and long sleeves, your skin will thank you later. You will have to use your whole body at points in this hike / rock climb, but ..read more
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