by Kevin | May 23, 2014 | Hiking
The Peruvian Andes are even more of a hiker’s paradise than I’d imagined. Fortunately, I have a flexible schedule. In Lima, I visited the South American Explorers club in Miraflores (Pro tip: Confirm the address online before you go. Both of my guidebooks...
by Kevin | May 16, 2014 | Hiking
Peru it is. After finding out late last week that the JMT is now entirely snowbound, I bumped the hike in the Cordillera Blanca up a year from next May and I’m booked on a flight into Lima late tonight. My (hastily concocted) plan is to spend a day or two in...
by Kevin | May 11, 2014 | Hiking
WARNING: Skip this post if you don’t like hearing about medical issues (or if you’re just tired of hearing me blab about my collar bone). This post is a little late in coming, but I thought I’d share that I’ve finally received some good news on the collar...
by Kevin | May 9, 2014 | Hiking
That was quick. My first schedule change has happened before I even hit the trail for my first hike. The hiking season for the Sierras typically begins in mid-June and lasts through October. This year, however, California is in the midst of an extreme drought. The...
by Kevin | May 5, 2014 | Hiking
The most important parts of a hike happen long before you reach the trailhead. Proper preparation can make the difference between a once in a lifetime trek and days of misery. One of the best ways to make sure your trip is the former is to get in shape before you go....
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