Tag: Outdoors
Posted on December 7, 2019
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Robinson Lake is one of the closer lakes by hiking in the Eastern Sierras, but little did we know that it was one of the steeper trails we’ve ever done. The elevation gain is 1,350 feet in 1.4 miles. To say the least that…
*Originally hiked: August 10, 2019 McGee Creek Canyon is one of those hikes that I’ve been waiting to do, since last year I had to cancel it due to other plans getting in the way. The original overnight permits I got were for Sawmill…
Category: Blog, California, Eastern Sierras, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Lake, Swimming Hole, WaterfallTags: backpacking, Hike, hiking blog, mammoth lakes, mcgee creek, Outdoors
Originally hiked: 6/2/2019 This past weekend I went on a solo hike in our backyard mountains to Eagle Rock. Haven’t been hiking The last time I went hiking was Baden-Powell about a month ago which I haven’t written a blog yet, but I did…
Category: California, Hike, Los Angeles, Southern California HikesTags: California, eagle rock, Hike, hiking, Outdoors, pacific palisades, santa monica mountains, Southern California, topanga state park, Trail
Posted on January 12, 2019
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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We finally got out for a snowshoe hike this year. After 3 days of snowboarding we decided to take a break and go out for a snowshoe hike. I’ve been wanting to do this hike for many years, but we kept opting to snowboard…
Category: California, Hike, Inyo National Forest, SnowshoeTags: adventure, day hike, Hike, Lakes, mammoth lakes, Outdoors, sherwin lakes, snow, snowshoe, snowshoeing
Posted on December 3, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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**Originally hiked: October 18, 2018** Trail Data Mileage: 9.9 miles Elevation Gain: 2,100 feet Location: Angeles National Forest Type: Out-and-back Difficulty: Moderate What to Expect in this Guide Aside from the road being closed to the trailhead we planned on doing, we ended up…
Category: Angeles National Forest, California, Hike, Los Angeles Area, San Gabriel Mountains, TrailTags: Angeles National Forest, Hike, hiking, Mountains, mt. hawkins, National Forest, nature, optoutside, Outdoors, peaks, san gabriel, San Gabriel Mountains, Southern California, Wilderness
Posted on October 10, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Most people who climb Mt. Baldy go via the Ski Hut Route and do not know that there are a few different ways up to Mt. Baldy, this one being the shorter way up, but not easier. Location Mileage Elevation Gain Type Angeles National Forest 8.2 miles…
Category: Angeles National Forest, Backpacking, California, Hike, LA Hikes, Southern California HikesTags: adventure, Angeles National Forest, backpacking, forest, Hike, hiking, Mountains, Mt. Baldy, National Forest, Outdoors, peaks, socalhike, Southern California, Trail, Wilderness
That hammock you’ve always been waiting to relax in while wearing that jacket you won’t ever take off in a National Park. Check out my new picks this month!
Category: Backpacking, Blog, Gear Picks, Outdoor Gear, Trail GearTags: adventure, backpacking, big agness, camp lighting, eno, gear, Gearhead, hammock, hiking, kitchen, lightweight gear, Outdoor Gear, Outdoors, Recreation, ultimate survival
That hammock you’ve always been waiting to relax in while wearing that jacket you won’t ever take off in a National Park. Check out my new picks this month!
Category: Backpacking, Blog, Camp Kitchen, Gear Picks, Outdoor Gear, Trail GearTags: adventure, amazon, backpacking, backpacking tent, big agness, gear, Gearhead, GSI Outdoors, hiking, kitchen, National Park, Outdoor Gear, Outdoors, pan, Recreation, Sea to Summit, spices, tent, therm-a-rest
It’s taken me a while to write this, because I’ve been in a funk since we decided to postpone doing the John Muir Trail this year. If you are just tuning in, this March I was awarded permits to do the John Muir Trail, a…
Category: Backpacking, Blog, California, Hike, John Muir TrailTags: backpacking, forest, Hike, hiking, john muir trail, Mountains, National Forest, Outdoors, peaks, Trail, Wilderness
The world’s big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” ― John Muir — What to Expect in This Post — Trail Talk – A little background of day-to-day plans and what might change it Day to Day Plan…
Category: Backpacking, Blog, California, Hike, John Muir Trail, TrailTags: adventure, backpacking, Challenge, Hike, hiking, john muir trail, Outdoors, planning, thru-hike, trek, Wilderness