Adventure

Promise Fulfilled 🎁 💰
Hey All!
It's been a while since my last update but I'm happy to be back and say that I donated to two excellent non-profits this holiday weekend with the proceeds from my hike!
It feels very good to send $500 to Stripes to Bars, which

Members-Only Release of CA SXN B

Alone on the Summit of Mt. Whitney (14,508 ft.)
Had the top all to myself due to taking the sunset option during the wildfire breakout at Whitney Portal.

Leary Bros. 2nd Mt. Shasta Summit Push. Success!
Ryan and I return to Shasta Summit Glory after 21 years, though this time we opt for a different and less-traveled route!

10 Miles to Sykes Hot Springs - Hiking in Big Sur's Ventana Wilderness
The recently reopened Pine Ridge Trail to Sykes Hot Springs was a hike filled with floral variety, hot/cold plunges, and armies of ticks.