Tag: travel
I have been doing these picks for a while now, but haven’t really ever written on why I write them. I find myself browsing for new equipment/gear all the time; when I say all the time I mean it. I’m sure there are some… Continue Reading “My Picks – January 2019”
Category: Blog, Gear Picks, Outdoor GearTags: duffel bag, gear, gear picks, msr, oakley, Outdoor Gear, patagonia, ski goggles, skiing, snow, snowboarding, snowboarding goggles, snowshoeing, snowshoes, travel
For about 10 years now, we have been going to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks for Memorial Day and random weekend trips. Sometimes I forget that on the other side of the Eastern Sierras there is the Western Side which is just as… Continue Reading “20 Things to Do in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks”
Category: Blog, California, Kings Canyon National Park, Sequoia National ParkTags: backpacking, gear, hiking, Kings Canyon, Kings Canyon National Park, national parks, Sequoia, sequoia national forest, things to do, travel, trips
One of the first backpacking that keeps drawing me back to new trails Location Kings Canyon National Park Elevation Gain 5,320 feet Mileage 18.8 miles Type Out and back Background Copper Creek Trail lies at Road’s End inside Kings Canyon National Park. To enter… Continue Reading “Copper Creek Trail to Grant Basin: Kings Canyon National Park”
Category: Backpacking, California, Hike, Kings Canyon National Park, State, Swimming HoleTags: adventure, backpacking, explore, Hike, hiking, National Park, nature, Outdoors, Trail, travel, Travel Blog
Posted on February 27, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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An Austrian Alps Snowshoe Adventure Location: Silvretta Alps, Austria Elevation Gain: 2,250 feet Mileage: 17.2 miles Difficulty: Moderately Difficult Type: Snowshoe Background Berggasthof Hotel Piz Buin and Wiesbadenerhutte are high alpine mountain huts. Mountain huts are generally in the mountains and are only accessible… Continue Reading “Silvretta-Stausee to Wiesbadenerhutte – Austria”
Category: Austria, Europe, Hike, Lake, Mountain Pass, Ski Hut, Snowshoe, Trail, WildernessTags: adventure, austrian alps, Beyond Limits on Foot, Challenge, Hike, Miles, mountain hut, Outdoors, snowshoeing, Trail, Trail Description, travel, Travel Blog
Posted on January 24, 2018
by Beyond Limits on Foot
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Mt. Whitney, tallest mountain of the lower 48 is not a hike to be taken lightly. You don’t just wake up and say, hey I think I’m going to hike Mt. Whitney today. Why? Because you shouldn’t! I’ve climbed the summit twice and put together a guide that can help you plan out your adventure if you choose to climb it.
Category: Backpacking, California, Challenge, Hike, Inyo National Forest, Kings Canyon National Park, Lake, Sequoia National Park, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpack, backpacking, Beyond Limits on Foot, Challenge, Hike, inyo national forest, John Muir Wilderness, lower 48, Miles, Mt. Whitney, Outdoors, Tallest Mountain, Trail, Trail Description, travel, Travel Blog
Pack up some necessities for a hike. Light up your adventure and take some footage. Bring some snacks. Take a seat or lay around while you let your loved ones know your safe. Charge your electronics while your food cooks and have a refreshing… Continue Reading “Beyond Limits on Foot: 2017 Picks”
Category: Backpacking, Camp Kitchen, Hike, Outdoors, Trail, Trail Gear, WildernessTags: 2017, backpacking, Beef Jerkey, Black Diamond, Camp Kitchen, eno, Garmin, Garmin Inreach, gear, goal zero, GoPro, GSI Outdoors, GU, Gummi Bears, Haribo, Honey Stinger, Hydro Flask, jetboil, Leatherman, nalgene, Outdoor Gear, Petzl, REI, Satellite Messenger, Sea to Summit, Snacks, Snow Peak, SPOT Gen3, stanley, therm-a-rest, Trail, Trail food, travel
Where: Crooked River Ranch Mileage: 1.2 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Terrebonne on Hwy 97 North, turn left onto Lower Bridge Road. In 2.1 miles turn right on 43rd St. 1.8 miles… Continue Reading “Steelhead Falls – Deschutes River”
Category: Cliff Jumping, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, Bend, camping, exploration, falls, forest, hiking, optoutside, OR, Oregon, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, steelhead, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness
Where: Los Padres National Forest Mileage: 10.2 miles Difficulty: Moderate to Hard Elevation gain: 3000 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From US 101 South take San Ysidro exit. Turn left on San Ysidro. East Valley Rd. make a right. Park Lane. will… Continue Reading “San Ysidro Trail – Los Padres National Forest”
Category: Hike, Los Angeles Area, Los Padres National Forest, Ocean View, Outdoors, Swimming Hole, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, dayhike, dog friendly, forest, hiking, la hike, nature, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, santa barbara, swimming, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness
Where: Willamette National Forest Mileage: 1.98 miles Difficulty: Easy Elevation gain: Little to none Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From Highway 126 and 242 junction, take Hwy 242 (McKenzie Pass Highway) for 6.5 miles. You will see a Proxy Falls trailhead… Continue Reading “Proxy Falls – Willamette National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Hike, Oregon, Outdoors, Trail, Waterfall, WildernessTags: adventure, backpacking, camping, exploration, forest, hiking, mckenzie highway, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, three sisters wilderness, travel, Waterfall, Wilderness, willamette national forest
Where: Angeles National Forest Mileage: 10.1 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation gain: 2200 feet Type: Out-and-back To get to the trailhead: From 210 take Angeles Crest Highway (SR 2) for about 39 miles to Islip Saddle. The parking lot is across the street from the… Continue Reading “Mt. Hawkins via Islip Saddle – Angeles National Forest”
Category: Backpacking, Camp Kitchen, Hike, Los Angeles Area, Outdoors, San Gabriel Mountains, Swimming Hole, Trail, WildernessTags: adventure, Angeles National Forest, backpacking, camping, forest, hiking, islip saddle, mmountain, mt. hawkins, optoutside, outdoorlife, Outdoors, overnight, travel, Wilderness