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 !

In this episode we take a night hike up to the summit of Stonewall Peak to see the Perseid Meteor Showers of 2013. As part two of our adventure into the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park continues this episode picks up at campsite 21 of the Paso Pachaco Campground.

Video of our adventure

Trip Photos

Links:

• Trail Map from CA. State Parks
• Trip Advisor - Traveler Reviews and Photos
• The Geekhiker - Trip Report and Tips

In this episode we take a quick day hike up to the second tallest summit in San Diego County to see Cuyamaca Peak.  Along the way we hike through regrowth from the 2003 Cedar Fire, the largest wildfire in California History and visit the site of one of the last fatal Mountain Lion attacks.  

LINKS:

• Cuyamaca Peak Hike on YELP
• Cuyamaca Rancho State Park - Official Site
• Mountain Lion attacks in California - Fish & Game Site
• Cedar Fire - Wikipedia General  Information

In this episode of Anthony's Audio Journal, I'll give you all the information you need to help you make a decision on what type of shelter is right for you. I talk about the different types of tents from the standard three-season backpack tent to the four season winter tent.  I also talk about tarps, bivys and my favorite, the hammock.

LINKS:

• R.E.I's How to Chose a Tent
• Outdoor Gear Lab's How to Chose a Tent
• Hammock Forums - tons of great info

Video's by Shug

• How to Hang - just start here
• Essentials for Noobs- Part two
• Talking Tarps

In Part One of my series about the Basics of Backpacking I talk about the backpack. I discuss what features you'll most likely need for a multi day outing and what has worked or not worked for me in the past.  

LINKS:

• R.E.I's Backpack Selection Guide
• Backpacker Magazine's Backpack Guide
• Sierra Trading Post's Backpack Selection Guide
• Ultra Light Adventure Equipment's Backpack Guide
• Mariposa Plus Backpack review from Section Hiker
• U.L.A. Circuir Review from GlacierGuide
• R.E.I. Backpack inventory

Photos:  Backpacks and My inventory in the field

In this episode Gerry and I attempt to make a spring summit fo Tahquitz Peak using the Devil's Slide Trail and get more snow than we bargained for.  We also scale a lesser known peak and meet a father and son team who spent a few nights in the San jacinto Wilderness.

TRIP PHOTOS

TRIP VIDEO

LINKS:

• Every Trail - Route up Devil's Slide to Tahquitz
• Trip Advisor - San Jaciinto Wilderness - Reviews of trails
• Summit Post .org - Tahquitz Peak routes
• National Forest Assoc - Fire Lookouts

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In this episode I take a solo hike during Spring Break to the top of Mt. Woodson in Poway California to see an unusual rock formation called Potato Chip Rock.  Along the way I explore the magnificient scenery of Lake Poway and dramatic views across inland San Diago.

Video on Mt. Woodson Trail

Photos

LINKS

• Lake Poway - Official Site
• Weekend Shwerpa - Potato Chip Rock
• Potato Chip Rock - Calif Thru My Lens

In this episode we take a hike in Malibuu Creek State Park to visit the filming location of one of Americas most loved television shows M*A*S*H*.  We also explore other parts of this fabulous but hidden state park such as the Rock Pool, Century Lake and Dam.

LINKS:

• M*A*S*H* - IMDB info Photos and Video Clips
• Malibu Creek State Park - History & Movies
• Hikespeak -Hiking info, maps, photos
• Cliff Jumping Video at the Rock Pool- Scary

This episode is a remastered edition of Anthony's Audio Journal, "Episode 10" Death Valley Adventure.  The original episode was tragically lost on a server but I recovered an earlier version and remastered i

In this episode I learned about the Cold War history of California's Nike Missile Bases and take a short hike to the top of San Vincente Mountain to visit the last remains of our Cold War history.

LINKS:

Fort Mac Arthus Museum - overall history

Lists of Nike Missile Sites - detailed descriptions

Military Standard - detailed infomation

L.A. Mountains.Com - San Vincente Mountain Park 

In this episode I take a drive up to the Pacific Palisades near Malibu California to locate a hidden Nazi compound deep within Rustic Canyon.  Along the way we climb down over 600 steps and visit the remains of an old power station, residence, fuel storage tank and explore the grounds of the Murphy Ranch.

Trip Photos:

Video of our Adventure:

LINKS:

Murphy Ranch - Modern Hiker, GPS info, maps, photos

Murphy Ranch - Hikespeak, photos, directions, history