Category Archives: Hiking

Helping with Benson Hut

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

On the weekend of October 22, 2011 I participated in the maintenance trip to the Benson Hut. The same damn hut that we didn’t make to in the snow last Christmas. Sierra club organized this work. Well, they own the … Continue reading →

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PAINS Study

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

The original message came from Magdalena: Stanford University Researchers (under Research Director, Dr. Grant Lipman) are looking for healthy adults to participate in a research study to determine if an over-the-counter antiinflammatory can be used to prevent high altitude illness. … Continue reading →

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Olympic National Park Trip Report

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

I wanted to go to the ‘Emerald’ State – Washington State – for a while. Pretty much for the last 12 years or so. Yes, California is nice and warm. But it is just too warm and hot (at least … Continue reading →

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Wild Utah Trip Report

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

One more Thanksgiving trip. Why waste a long holiday on shopping when it can be used to visit some gorgeous places. So, under the leadership of Mr Viyasan 11 of us went to venture into Utah wilderness. Wednesday, November 25th, … Continue reading →

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Henry Coe Again

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

This past Saturday I participated in the hike in the second largest State Park in California – Henry Coe SP. Under the fearless leadership of Mr Viyasan we did grueling 20.9 miles with rather insane elevation again.  The plan was … Continue reading →

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Rainy Yosemite Hiking

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

Another trip that I was leading. I’ve gotten this idea from someone on the REDWOOD mailing list – hike Half-Dome starting almost at the evening, maybe at midnight. Carry lights. The trail is fairy easy to follow. It is not … Continue reading →

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Junipero Serra Peak hike

Posted on May 19, 2009 by

Junipero Serra Peak (aka Pimkolam Peak), located about 40 miles southeast of Monterrey, is the highest peak in the Santa Lucia range, commonly known as the Big Sur area of California, and the high point of Monterrey County. Well, under … Continue reading →

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Ohlone Regional Wilderness

Posted on February 9, 2009 by

Beautiful winter hike in our regional wilderness area. The map is here. The photos are here. Well, this was the second visit to this peak - 3817-foot Rose Peak. Last time the group was there we hiked it from Del Valle from the East. … Continue reading →

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Pinnacles National Monument

Posted on February 2, 2009 by

Well, first of all let’s try to get the map from EveryTrail. Otherwise it is here. Pinnacles NM with North Chalone Peak. at EveryTrail Map created by EveryTrail:GPS Geotagging Anyway. This time around Nani asked me to help him emotionally … Continue reading →

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Henry Coe in rain

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

One more hike with Nani, one more hike in the largest state park in California – Henry Coe SP. The plan was to do 27 miles on the shortest day of the year. Well, the plans had to changed, as … Continue reading →

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