Category: Hiking

Day 7 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Mendenhall Glacier and Ice Cave

Seventh day of my 2021 Alaska trip and my first of two days in Juneau. Weather was fine today so I took the West Glacier Trail onto Mendenhall Glacier after exploring its famous ice cave. It ended up… Read More

Day 2 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Marmot Mountain

Second day of my 2021 Alaska trip. Yesterday’s excursion to Matanuska Peak took quite a toll on me that I spent most of the day resting. But since I still wanted something done for the day, I decided… Read More

Day 1 of 2021 Alaska Trip, Matanuska Peak, Manifestation of Mental Perseverance

First day of my 2021 Alaska trip, I would be climbing Matanuska Peak outside the city of Palmer, a grueling day hike that tested both my physical and mental capabilities.

Day 3 of 2021 Memorial Day Weekend, Dragon’s Tooth

Third day of 2021 Memorial Day weekend. We hiked to Dragon’s Tooth, a giant near-vertical rock along Appalachian Trail that’s also part of Virginia Triple Crown.

Day 2 of 2021 Memorial Day Weekend, McAfee Knob

Second day of 2021 Memorial Day weekend. We hiked to McAfee Knob, a piece of rock sticking out of a cliff with stunning views, dubbed “most photographed point of the Appalachian Trail”.

Day 1 of 2021 Memorial Day Weekend, Driving to Roanoke

First day of 2021 Memorial Day weekend. On our drive to Roanoke, Virginia, we visited the city of Lexington, Natural Bridge and Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory along the way.

Day 2 of 2021 Los Angeles Trip: Parker Mesa Overlook and Griffith Observatory

Sunday May 16, 2021. My other friends that lived around Los Angeles area were busy, so I spent the day between hiking and resting on the beach, before heading to Griffith Observatory for Los Angeles’ skyline at night.

Day 3 of 2021 Joshua Tree National Park Trip

Third day of my April 2021 southern California trip. I would spend a second full day in Joshua Tree National Park, visiting parts of the park that I left out during my first day of visit: Fortynine Palms… Read More

Day 2 of 2021 South California Trip: Suicide Rock in San Jacinto Mountains

Second day of my April 2021 southern California trip. I would be hiking Suicide Rock trail in San Jacinto Mountains.

Day 1 of 2021 Joshua Tree National Park Trip

First day of my April 2021 southern California trip. I would spend the entire day visiting Joshua Tree National Park, taking a few popular hiking trails like Hidden Valley, Ryan Mountain and Lost Palm Oasis.