Wed, 14 December 2011
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. |
Thu, 24 November 2011
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 LINKS:
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Direct download: Episode_84_Yosemite_Adventure_Part_Two.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:43am PDT |
Fri, 11 November 2011
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. LINKS:
Direct download: Episode_83_Half_Dome_Adventure_Part_One.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:02am PDT |
Thu, 27 October 2011
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 County’s 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 VIDEO - shot in High Definition LINKS:
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Thu, 29 September 2011
In this episode, Gerry, Dave and I take a hike up Video on the hike in High Definition LINKS: |
Sun, 28 August 2011
In this episode I talk about the recent rash of hiking accidents and deaths in and around some of America's best loved waterfalls. |
Fri, 8 July 2011
In this episode I take a hike along the banks of the Santa Margarita River in Fallbrook California, one of the few remaining wild rivers left in the state. I had been to a small section of this scenic river a few years back on a short hike with my dog and it was time I returned for more exploration. I shot an HD video of my solo adventure. Be sure to check out the video on Youtube I also took photos along the way LINKS
Direct download: Episode_79_Santa_Margarita_River_Podcast.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:37pm PDT |
Fri, 27 May 2011
A few years ago, National Geographic Magazine printed a list of their 100 greatest adventure novels based on input from their subscribers of their “Adventure Magazine”. I remember seeing this list and was surprised just how many of the top 100 book I had read over the years. On days when I can’t get out into the wild I find it relaxing just sitting back reading a book about some of the most famous exploits of some of the greatest explorers the world has ever known. Some folks are just born explorers while others just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and miraculously survive their ordeal and it makes for terrific reading. I said that I enjoy a good book now and then to relax, well, some of this stories had me so knotted up, sweat rolled off my forehead while I read the horrifying accounts of mountaineers, artic explorers, sailors or jungle travelers. In this podcast I take you along with me while I organize my book shelf. Maybe you’ve got some of these terrific adventures too, let’s go check it out. LINKS:
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Sat, 23 April 2011
In this episode Gerry, John, Aaron and I head out to the LINKS:
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Thu, 24 March 2011
In this episode Dave and I take a scenic stroll through a magnificent 7,000 acre ecological preserve and explore its rare Vernal Pools, the Genesis of life for many endangered species. We also check out the small Juan Moreno Adobe, the oldest building in Riverside County. Along the way we enjoy a warm spring day and sprawling views over a grass covered mesa. We also check out some of the last remaining Englemann Oaks in Southern California; All coming up in this episode of Anthony’s Audio Journal, The Santa Rosa Preserve. Links:
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Thu, 24 February 2011
This episode is about our adventure to visit the historic remains of the Echo Mountain Resort and the Mt. Lowe Railway. We hike up the Sam Merrill Trail to Echo Mountain and explore the foundations and walls of the former Echo Mountain House and Chalet while enroute to see tremendous views over the southland. From here we headed up toward the Mt. Lowe Trail Camp and site of the Ye Alpine Tavern. We also check out Inspiration Point before heading down the Castle Canyon Trail back to our cars. Links: Mt. Lowe Preservation Society - History, timeline, photos Mt. Lowe Railway Historical Newsreel - Classis B&W short film
Direct download: Episode_75_Echo_Mountain_and_the_Mt._Lowe_Railway.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:25am PDT |
Fri, 21 January 2011
This episode is about our short day hike to visit the Tenaja Falls and Fisherman's Camp in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness of the Cleveland National Forest. Dave and I enjoy the brilliant sunshine and unusually warm January temperatures to hike up the Tenaja Falls Trail. With a drop of 140 feet, Tenaja Falls is one of the most scenic vistas along the Santa Ana Mountain range. Timing is a big factor to view this waterfall at its grandeur and we made the hike just a few weeks after a large storm dumps 15 inches of rain into Southern California. Fisherman's Camp is just a few miles off a spur trail from the Tenaja Falls Trail so Dave and I made the side trip to visit this historic fishing destination. LINKS:
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Fri, 7 January 2011
In this podcast I talk about my exciting adventure trying to get home in the middle of one of the decades largest storms and how the contents of my Bug Out Bag saved the day.
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Direct download: Episode_73_Every_Day_Carry_and_the_Bug_Out_Bag.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:50pm PDT |