Winter Wandering in the Western Sierras

Winter Wandering in the Western Sierras

Too many consider climate change to be a future threat that we can ignore today while hoping our children and grandchildren will deal with the problem. (Hey, Uncle Jack and Mike B.! How are you guys doing?) While that mindset regrettably dominates domestic politics in...
Fun on Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

Fun on Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

I recently had the chance to spend a few days on the Four Pass Loop in Colorado, an amazing hiking destination that I’ve (somehow) spent very little time. This short, scenic circuit treats hikers to a series of high altitude passes interspersed with alpine lakes, lush...
A Bumpy Road on the Big SEKI Loop

A Bumpy Road on the Big SEKI Loop

The Big SEKI Loop brought me back to California’s High Sierras, one of my favorite hiking destinations. Although I’ve hiked often in the Sierras, the trek turned into even more adventure than I had planned on. Check out Part 1 if you missed my introduction to the Big...
Getting to Know Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy

Getting to Know Argentina’s Mount Fitz Roy

Tiny El Chalten, Argentina is the premier destination for trekkers seeking to explore the beauty of the Argentinean Andes. The city, the gateway to the stunning peak of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, offers an array of trails that will satisfy nearly any hiker. The many...
Two Lawyers and a Trail

Two Lawyers and a Trail

The Torres del Paine Circuit, nestled deep in the Chilean Andes, is one of the world’s most beautiful hikes. I recently completed a 7-day circuit hike on the “Q” route, a longer version of the classic “O” trek that is often described as one of the world’s...
A Hiker’s Guide to Chile’s Torres del Paine

A Hiker’s Guide to Chile’s Torres del Paine

The Torres del Paine (“TDP”) Circuit is a stellar hike boasting stunning vistas of the majestic Torres Massif. Beyond inspring views, the trail is also notable for the intense weather that lashes the small range at the southern reaches of the American...