Mt Hood via Old Chute bring hikers to the highest point in Oregon and offers an outstanding climbing experience for those who don’t mind the early morning alarm. Most hikers attempt Mt Hood from the south route which is commonly accessed via either the Pearly Gates or Old Chute. Both routes are snow climbs,…
California Peak is a centennial located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of Colorado. The mountain is just over 13,850ft and comes in as the 84th highest peak in Colorado. California Peak is a class 2 hike and shares 75% of the hike with the standard route up to Lily Lake which is beautiful…
Sliding Sands Trail is a popular out and back hike located within Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii. This hike is similar to the Grand Canyon in that you start by hiking down into the massive crater and then have to hike all the way back up to the rim. Most hikers will only…
Eleven Mile State Park is a 7,000+ acre park located in central Colorado. The park is most popular for boating, fishing and camping but offers over 6 mile of hiking trails along the beautiful namesake reservoir. Hiking trails work into the forests surrounding the reservoir and of course the water itself. All hiking in…
The COROS Apex Pro is a multisport GPS watch that sits on top of the COROS line of premium outdoor watches. Anytime you venture into the backcountry on a hike, having an accurate watch can make or break your day. Knowing your altitude, hiking pace, heart rate and direction of travel can literally save…
Pine Valley Ranch Park is a family friendly hiking spot located in Pine, Colorado. The park has access to great hiking, fishing, biking and picnic areas. All hikes inside the park are family friendly and relatively easy. Trail conditions in the park consist mostly of packed dirt trails. This is a nice option to hike…