The North Cascades are the most rugged and wild mountains in the contiguous United States. They are heavily glaciated and often difficult to access. I have been climbing in the North Cascades for many years and the breathtaking scenery never gets old. Here are some adventure run ideas I have for the Cascades this summer:…
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2010 Adventure Run Ideas – Coast
Since the High Sierra and Cascades are snowbound until early summer, I’ll be sticking to coastal regions until then so here is a list of adventure run possibilities for the coastal regions of California. Ideas for the High Sierra and Cascades are forthcoming. North Coast: Miners’ Ridge and James Irvine Loop: Located in Prairie Creek…
2009 Adventure Run Recap
A recap of Adventure Runs in 2009 in chronological order: Thompson Peak: (June 17th) Located in the rugged Trinity Alps region of the Klamath Mountains, this climb entailed passing through the rugged glacier-carved Canyon Creek drainage with granite cliffs, waterfalls, and lovely alpine lakes. Mount Sill: (July 9th) Stellar views from the summit (known as…
High Sierra Adventure Runs
Much of the FKT focus in California is with multi-day long routes (John Muir Trail, Tahoe Rim Trail), but there are numerous single-day loops and routes in the high Sierra that are aesthetic, providing the runner with all the scenery and fun without the sleep deprivation and extreme fatigue. There are a plethora of peaks…
Best Bay Area Hill Climbs
If you are looking for some E (elevation) in the Bay Area, this post provides a great list of hill climbs, including famous mountains like Diablo and Tamalpais, but also lesser known trails and summits. These ascents will not only get your heart pumping, but will also inspire you with the beauty of nature. The…
2009 Adventure Run Ideas – WA
A selection of adventure run possibilities for 2009 and beyond in Washington State. Washington: Ptarmigan Traverse: Tough to pass on this one. Mount Olympus: Shoot to lower my FKT from 2007. Lyman Lakes/Napeequa Valley: An area of astounding beauty covered thoroughly in a 50 mile loop. Mount Shuksan: An iconic mountain that has yet to…
2009 Adventure Run Ideas – CA
A selection of adventure run possibilities for 2009 and beyond in California’s Sierra Mountains. New for this year is a section for the Northern California Coastal Ranges, which features an appealing mixture of old growth redwoods, rugged coastline, and snowcapped mountains. Sierras: Middle Palisade: This peak lends itself to the fastest time of the Palisade…
Best Peninsula Single Tracks
Here is a list of my twelve favorite single track trails on the SF Peninsula. The list is generally organized by location from north to south, but they are all located in the Santa Cruz Mountains in a relatively small area that is rich in protected public lands. I can assure you that each one…
Bay Area Peaks & High Points
I compiled a list of notable Bay Area peaks and high points after I couldn’t find a complete list on the internet. The list is organized by mountain range. Hope this is useful or interesting! See the list after the jump!
My List of World Famous Hikes
Here is collection of twelve world famous treks outside the United States that I would like to do at some point. Most of them are in the most rugged, mountainous areas on the planet – I like mountains! These trips would be more relaxed, but I imagine they would still be (much) lighter and faster…
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