Anthony's Audio Journal
Episode 126 Blankets, Bags & Bed Rolls

In this episode I talk a little about sleeping bags, wool blankets, quilts and other ways to stay warm on your overnight outdoor adventure

Direct download: Episode_126_Blankets_Sleeping_Bags_and_Bedrolls.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:38pm PDT

Episode 125 Big Bear Adventure Final Chapter

In this fina chapter of our Big Bear Adventure we pack up camp at the Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp and head north on the P.C.T. toward Deep Creek. Along the way we run into an wise old hiker who gives us some warnings about a rattlesnake, cross the Deep Creek Bridge and meet a pair of hikers as we head towards our final destination at San Bernardino County Fire Station 92 in Lake Arrowhead.

Trip Photos

Trip Video on YouTube

 

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Direct download: Episode_125_Big_Bear_Final_Chapter.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:53pm PDT

In this second part of our adventure in Big Bear we pack up at Little Bear Springs Trail camp and continue North on the Pacific Crest Trail toward Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp.

Along the way we hike through dry desert like conditions, meet a jeep caravan and finally get relief after finding water at Holcomb Creek.

 

Trip Video

Trip Photos

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Direct download: Episode_124__Big_Bear_Day_Two.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 8:04am PDT

In part one of our adventure in Big Bear we begin our trip at the Big Bear Discovery Center and hike up the Cougar Crest Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail before heading northbound toward our first nights destination at the Little Bear Springs Trail Camp

 

Trip Video - Big Bear Day One

Trip Photos - Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead

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Direct download: Episode_123_Big_Bear_part_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:42am PDT

Episode 122 Ontario Peak via Icehouse Canyon Trail

In this episode Gerry, Jacob, Dave and I take a hike up along Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California to visit one of Los Angeles's highest peak.

Trip Video: Ontario Peak along Icehouse Canyon

Trip Photos: Slideshow on Photobucket

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Direct download: Episode_122_Ontario_Peak_along_Icehouse_Canyon.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 4:02pm PDT

Episode 121 Hats, Caps and Headcovers

In this episode I go on an adventure to find the perfect outdoor hat

 

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Direct download: Episode_121_Hats_Caps_and_Headcovers.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:19am PDT

Episode 120 Bottles, Bags, Cups and Botas

In this episode I talk about the many ways to carry water on a day hike or backpack trip. From the Old Bota Bags to the Canteens and all the way to the modern day Nalgene Bottle. I also talk about the old Sierra Cup, the Kuksa and the Kupilska.

 

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Direct download: Episode_120_Bottles_Bags_and_Botas.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 12:26pm PDT

Episode 119 Backpacking Stoves

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In this episode I talk about the different types of backpack stoves and their uses. 

Direct download: Episode_119_Backpack_Stoves.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:39pm PDT

In this episode I talk a little about what type of edged tool to use in the wilderness

 

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Direct download: Episode_118_Edged_Tools.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:39pm PDT

In this episode I talk about what's in my  fire kit and common ways to light a fire in the back country. 

 

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Direct download: Episode__117__To_Build_a_Fire.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:15am PDT

Episode 116 Suicide Rock

in this episode I take a quick solo hike up the Deer Springs Trail to the summit of Suicide Rock in Idyllwild California. Since this is the first hike I've done in this area since the tragic Mountain Fire that burned over 9,000 acres here last summer I wasn't exactly sure if the trail was even open .

I also wore my luna Sandals and a Mountain Hardwear Elkkommando Hiking Kilt and tested out a vintage piece of military gear... A Swiss Army Breadbag.

 

Trip Photos- Slideshow of the hike

 

Video of my Adventure - Hike up Deer Springs Trail

Video Review of my Swiss Army Bread Bag - Filmed on top Suicide Rock

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Direct download: Episode_116_Suicide_Rock.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:10pm PDT

Episode 115 El Nino, The P.C.T. and Eagle Rock

In this episode I talk a little about the unusualy dry weather we're having, the Pacific Crest Trail and our adventure to visit Eagle Rock

Direct download: Episode_115_El_Nino_PCT_and_Eagle_Rock.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:37am PDT

Episode 114 Dripping Springs Adventure

In this episode I take a 15 mile solo hike along the Dripping Springs Trail in the Cleveland National Forest just a few miles east of Temecula California.

Direct download: Episode_114_Dripping_Springs_Adventure.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:27am PDT

Episode 113 Bigfoot & Close Encounters with Creepy Things

In this episode I relate some personal stories of unusual and creepy things I've seen in the woods and touch on subjects as Bigfoot, Cattle Mutilations and Ghosts

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Direct download: Episode_113_Close_Enconters_with_Creepy_Things.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:17pm PDT

Episode 112 The High Trail

In this final episode of our Ansel Adams adventure we head past Badger Lakes while passing the River Trail to reach the High Trail. From here we hike along sagebrush plains with vistas reaching for hundreds of miles across the Ritter Range of Light.

 

Trip Video

Trip Photos

Time Lapse Video of Thousand Island Lake Camp

 

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Direct download: Episode_112_The_High_Trail.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:12am PDT

Episode 111 Thousand Island Lake

In this episode we awoke to crystal clear skies over picturesque Garnet Lake and get in a little fishing before heading up the John Muir Trail past Ruby and Emerald Lakes to Thousand Island Lake. Along the way Mike meets an amateur photographer who takes a stunning photo of him fishing at Garnet Lake and we endure a frightning thunderstorm at Thousand Island Lake.

 

Trip Video - Garnet to Thousand Island Lake on You Tube

Trip Photo Album

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Direct download: Episode_111_Thousand_Island_Lake.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 9:33am PDT

Episode 110 Garnet Lake

In this fourth part of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness we wake up to  crystal clear skies at Ediza Lake and begin our adventure along the John Muir Trail to Garnet Lake.  Along the way we have a rude encounter with an angry old man, meet a father with two sons hiking all the way from Yosemite and I talk to a solo lightweight hiker from Carpenteria.

 

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Trip Video

 

 

 

Direct download: Episode_110_Garnet_Lake_Trail.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 7:43am PDT

In this episode of Anthony's Audio Journal we continue up the trail from Agnew Meadows to Ediza Lake. Along the way we pass the legendary John Muir Trail and explore some of the most beautiful and most scenic spots the High Sierra's have to offer.  

Trip Video - Day Two Shadow Lake to Ediza

Trip Photos

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Direct download: Episode_109_Ediza_Lake_Trail.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 5:27pm PDT

Episode 108 Shadow Lake Trail

In this episode we begin day two of our adventure into the Ansel Adams Wilderness and start our backpack trip along the Shadow Lake Trail. Along the way we past the horrific remains of devastating hgh winds and meet two brothers hiking all the way into Yosemite. 

Trip Video - Shadow Lake Trail to Ediza

Photos - Coming Soon

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Direct download: Episode_108_Shadow_Lake_Trail.mp3
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 11:13am PDT