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Hiking

Patagonia 30% Off Sale

July 21, 2010

Just a quick note to let you know that Patagonia just launched an extensive 30%-off sale through July 29th – a welcome savings if you were hoping to stock up on some down jackets or Capilene baselayers or even a bathing suit or two: The sale is good online and in stores, but the good [...]

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New CamelBaks on the Way

July 9, 2010

The CamelBak has become a ubiquitous part of hiking culture. Any outdoorsperson worth his or her salt (and potassium for electrolyte balance!) has some sort of hydration pack in their bag, and more often than not it’s a CamelBak brand. Stephen Regenold from the Gear Junkie got his hands on some of the new autumn [...]

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Charity Hike Success

July 6, 2010

On Saturday, July 3rd, a small but hearty group of hikers joined me at ChantryManker Flats to hike to the summit of Mount Baldy – the highest point in Los Angeles County. As you know from my frequent announcements, we did this trail to raise money for the American Foundation for Children with AIDS as [...]

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Deukmejian Wilderness Park Partially Re-Opens

June 24, 2010

Much of Glendale’s Deukmejian Wilderness Park was badly burned in last year’s Station Fire, and the park has remained closed since then. But this week, lower portions of the park were re-opened to public use. Most of the park remains closed to hikers, but commenters have noted the sheer amount of regrowth taking place in [...]

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Google Earth 5.2 Gets More GPS-Friendly

June 21, 2010

While I was running around at E3, Google released an update to their Google Earth software that made it an even more attractive program for hikers. In earlier versions of Earth, GPS connectivity was limited to those who paid a hefty annual fee to enable “advanced features.” Over time, Google has opened up more and [...]

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Charity Hike Update

June 18, 2010

It sounds like the snow is pretty much clear from Mount Baldy, so we’ll be in good shape when Team Modern Hiker heads out for our charity hike to help Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up on July 3rd. I want to thank everyone who’s already donated, and the 12 other hikers who are [...]

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Climb Some Stairs This Weekend

June 10, 2010

For those who like their hiking a bit more urban … and involving more staircases, then you’ll be happy to know that the team behind the Big Parade is back again, and gearing up for a 2-day, 35 mile walk through Los Angeles, including 101 public staircases. The event kicks off Friday morning with an [...]

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Hiking the Devil’s Postpile

June 8, 2010

An under 6-mile trail in Devil’s Postpile National Monument. This is spectacular Sierra scenery all around, with the Wild and Scenic San Joaquin River, several waterfalls, and the Postpile itself – an exquisite example of columnnar basalt. While the Monument itself is small, it is nestled within the Inyo National Forest, with plenty of opportunities [...]

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Hiking Cathedral Lakes – Yosemite National Park

May 20, 2010

A 7 mile out-and-back on the John Muir Trail to a set of glacial lakes in the Yosemite Wilderness. This northern hike near Tuolumne Meadows offers some relatively easy hiking away from the crowds, with some fantastic scenery not usually associated with Yosemite National Park. No views of Half Dome or tourists biking along paved [...]

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Hiking Mount Lee to the Hollywood Sign

May 18, 2010

Get up close and personal with two of L.A.’s landmarks on this moderate 6.5 mile out-and-back in Griffith Park — the iconic Hollywood Sign AND the Batcave from the 60′s TV series “Batman.” This dog-friendly route is popular with local hikers, fitness buffs, and equestrians, and is a good way to tack a local workout [...]

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