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TOP 10 Backpacking Tips

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Andre

Planning on going backpacking outdoors? Here are some things I have learned on my trips: Pack light: The less things you bring the less you have to carry and the further you can go. You will be amazed how little … Continue reading →

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Chumash Wilderness Hike in the Los Padres National Forest

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Andre

Over Memorial Day weekend, Dana and I did a 3-day backpacking trip in the Chumash Wilderness and hiked the Tumamait trail. We entered the Los Padres National Forest on highway 33 near Sespe Wilderness. From there, we drove through Los … Continue reading →

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Photos of Mammoth Mountain, CA

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Andre

Title says it all! Enjoy the pictures from our last trip to Mammoth Mountain, CA. Dana on the Dragon’s Back Mammoth Lakes On top of chair 12 Fun in the park Jonathan getting some air  

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View height of mountains on your iPhone with Peak.ar

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Andre

While hiking through the local mountains here in Santa Barbara, I was thinking about how cool it would be to have an iPhone App that could tell you the elevation of all the mountain peaks. I pulled out my iPhone … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Mountain California – Santiago Bowl

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Andre

This is one of my favorite shots of Mammoth Mountain in California. I took this picture on the top of Santiago Bowl and it overlooks the Outpost on the backside of the mountain. Looking at this picture makes me want … Continue reading →

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Best Day Hiking Backpack – Osprey Manta 25

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Andre

Are you looking for a day hiking backpack? In my opinion, the best backpack for day hikes is the Osprey Manta 25 – hands down! I took this backpack on multiple day hikes and I absolutely love it. It is … Continue reading →

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Best Backpacking Boots – Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Andre

Looking for a great hiking boot? I recently purchased a pair of Salomon 3D Fastpacker Mid GTX hiking boots at our local outdoor store, Real Cheap Sports in Ventura, CA. I tested them on a hike to Inspiration Point in … Continue reading →

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Warren Miller’s Wintervention

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Andre

A few weeks ago we saw the 61st Warren Miller movie: Wintervention. I very much enjoyed watching all the skiing and snowboarding scenes, but I thought the story -  winter/ski addiction – was rather lame. My favorite part of the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Run on Mammoth Mountain

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Andre

My favorite run on Mammoth Mountain is Scotty’s. Scotty’s is a wide run with a fairly steep vertical drop that is located towards the top of the mountain. You can take chair 1 (Broadway Express) from the main lodge or … Continue reading →

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Great medium priced ski goggles – Anon Helix

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Andre

I picked up a pair of Anon Helix Ski Goggles recently and tested them on my first snowboard trip this season over Thanksgiving at Mammoth Mountain in California. The goggles are comfortable to wear and are reasonably priced around $50. … Continue reading →

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