Category: Travel

Day 1 of 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska, Flattop and Flaketop Loop

The first day of my 2025 Independence Day trip to Alaska. I chose a not-too-difficult hike of Flattop-Flaketop Loop to get myself conditioned for more thrilling trips to come.

Flights for 2025 Independence Day Trip to Alaska

I made a trip over Independence Day to Alaska. This post would be about the flights back and forth, which were filled with lots of drama but everything turned out fine in the end.

Hiking Franconia Ridge

Mid-June 2025, I headed out to hike Franconia Ridge Loop, arguably New Hampshire’s most iconic trail in the White Mountains.

Hiking Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff Loop

The first Sunday of June 2025, I headed to New Hampshire and hiked the loop trail of Arethusa Falls and Frankenstein Cliff.

Hiking Mt Major

A brief post about my hike to Mt Major in May 2025.

Hiking Jennings Peak in Winter

A brief post about my not-so-pleasant hike to Jennings Peak in February 2025.

Hiking Kearsarge North in Winter

A brief post about my hike to a snow-covered Kearsarge North in January 2025.

Day 8 of 2024 Thanksgiving Trip to Las Vegas, Clark County Museum and Owl Canyon

The eighth and last day of my 2024 Thanksgiving trip to Las Vegas. With my flights home scheduled for 8pm, I decided to keep the day unhurried and flexible, checking out Clark County Museum in the morning before… Read More

Day 7 of 2024 Thanksgiving Trip to Las Vegas, Fletcher Peak

The seventh day of my 2024 Thanksgiving trip to Las Vegas. Today I hiked Fletcher Peak, a relatively short and easy hike, offering reprieve after yesterday’s grueling trip to Mt Wilson.

Day 6 of 2024 Thanksgiving Trip to Las Vegas, Mt Wilson

The sixth day of my 2024 Thanksgiving trip to Las Vegas. Today I climbed Mt Wilson, part of Rainbow Mountain Wilderness on the western outskirts of Las Vegas. Unfortunately, I underestimated its commitment and ran out of daylight… Read More