Anthony's Audio Journal

In this episode I take a hike along the Whitewater River just outside of Palm Springs to enjoy the Whitewater and Mission Creek Preserves.

Trip Photos

Video of our adventure

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Direct download: Episode_89_Whitewater_Preserve.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 1:18 AM

In this episode I take a unusually warm winter trip up to Palomar Mountain State Park and test out my Vibram Five Finger Trek KSO's for a trail run around the Thunder Springs and Chimney Flats Trails.

Photos: Thunder Springs Trail Photos

Video: Shot in High Definition

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Direct download: Episode_88_Thunder_Springs_Chimney_Flats_Trails.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:39 PM

In this episode I take a unusually warm winter trip up to Palomar Mountain State Park and test out my Vibram Five Finger Trek KSO's for a trail run around the Thunder Springs and Chimney Flats Trails.

Photos: Thunder Springs Trail Photos

Video: Shot in High Definition

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Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:27 PM

In this episode I relate the trails and tribulations as I delve into the world of Barefoot Running.  I discover a whole new world of Barefoot or Minimalist Running after accidently discovering the fascinating form of exercise while doing research for a new pair of running shoes.

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Direct download: Episode_87_Barefoot_Experience.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:24 AM

In this episode I headed out to Agua Dulce California and explored the Vasquez Rocks Natural Area before taking an unusual drive down a Magical Musical road.

You've probably never heard of the Vasquez Rocks before but I guarentee you've seen them.  Used as a backdrop for many television shows commercials and feature films, the jagged up-tilted rocks resemble the great desert sougthwest or alien planet landscapes.

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Direct download: Episode_86_Vasquez_Rocks_and_the_Musical_Road.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:05 PM

Every year millions of people throughout the United States eagerly await the day after Thanksgiving, the official start of the Christmas shopping season. On this special day merchants offer their deepest discounts to entice shoppers into their stores, some items advertised for even less than they cost, called, "Loss Leaders".

According to the latest figures as many as 152 million people plan on shopping during the Black Friday weekend and spend a whopping 9.7 billion dollars. In this episode I tell you my secrets for finding great deals on clothing and gear to add to your gear closet without breaking your budget.

Direct download: Episode_85.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:27 AM

In this episode,the day of our hike up to Half Dome had finally arrived and we put on our rain gear and headed up the Mist Trail toward lovely Vernal and Nevada Falls

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Video in High Definition

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Direct download: Episode_84_Yosemite_Adventure_Part_Two.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:43 PM

In this episode Dave, Gerry, Mike and I head up to Yosemite National Park and explore the magnificent valley before setting up camp at the Upper Pines Campground. Along the way we check out Bridleveil and Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Village.  Rain pounds our camp but doesn't damper our enthuiasm while we prepare for our hike up Half Dome.

Trip Photos

Video in High Definition

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Direct download: Episode_83_Half_Dome_Adventure_Part_One.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:02 PM

 II wanted to get in one last tough trail to better prepare myself for Half Dome and in this episode I decided to head off to the Elfin Forest Recreational Preserve's Way Up and Lake Hodges Overlook Trails. 

One of San Diego Countys most precious natural resources, the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve offers approximately 11 miles of hiking, mountain biking, equestrian trails, as well as primitive picnic areas and scenic mountain viewing points. In addition, the natural beauty of the Reserve includes such native plant communities as oak riparian, oak woodland, coastal sage scrub and chaparral. 

In this episode I hike up to the Lake Hodges Overlook and check out the sights along the way. I experiment with my new Canon Camera and GoPro HD Helmet rigged up with a Chesty harness.

TRAIL PHOTOS

TRAIL VIDEO - shot in High Definition

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Direct download: Elfin_Forest_Podcast.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:07 AM

  In this episode, Gerry, Dave and I take a hike up Icehouse Canyon to visit the summit of Cucamonga Peak, one of the tallest and most prominent Peaks in the Los Angeles Basin.  At an elevation of 8859 feet, it sets itself apart from nearby Ontario Peak and others overlooking the southland, and its sheer drop to the west affords a magnificent view over southern California.

Hike Photos

Video on the hike in High Definition

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Direct download: Episode_81_Cucamonga_Peak_Day_Hike.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:17 AM