Sunday, Sep 28, 2008

Shadow Lake Basin and the Ritter Range Part Two

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In this episode Doug and I spent the night at Garnet Lake and awoke to a stunning sunrise across the lake toward Mt.Ritter and Banner peaks. We continued up the John Muir Trail and passed Ruby and Emerald Lakes on the way to Thousand Island Lake.

Along the way we talked to a group that may have been visited by a bear during the night, hunkered down during a hail storm and talked to a fisherman beside thousand Island Lake.

We experienced the magnificent reflection of the peaks in the lake the next moring before hiking up to the flourescent Clark Lakes and back down the High Trail to Agnew Meadows.

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Saturday, Sep 27, 2008

Shadow Lake Basin and the Ritter Range

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This podcast is about a four day backpack trip above the Shadow Lake Basin to explore the Ritter Range of mountains near Mammoth Lakes California. On this trip Doug Miles and I hiked up past Shadow Lake and spent some time at Ediza Lake under the Minarets then hiked over the John Muir Trail to picturesque Garnet Lake. We continued to Thousand Island Lake and watched the sunrise with the peak reflected in the glassy water and hiked back along the High Trail.

In this episode we met an inventor, a pack train operator and a painter.

Here's the link to Dixon Roller packs
http://dixonrollerpack.com/

Link to some photos we took along the way
http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t288/anthonysaudiojournal/?albumview=slideshow

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Sunday, Aug 24, 2008

Death Valley Adventure

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This podcast is about a road trip to Death Valley National Park in April. I took along my family and relatives as we ventured into this scenic valley to experience the Wild West and wide open spaces that the Mojave Desert has to offer. Along the way we stopped to see the Worlds Tallest Thermometer in Baker California, the Badwater Salt Flats know for being the lowest elevation in North America and visited legendary Scotty's Castle. We spent a night at the Mesquite Springs Campground and had an adventure we'll never forget. The next day we saw the Devil's Cornfield and the ghost town of Ryolite before heading home.

Here's the links I promised you.

Death Valley National Park
http://www.nps.gov/deva/

Bun Boy and the Worlds Tallest Thermometer
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/roadside/Baker-Thermometer.htm
and one for Telescope Peak
http://www.desertusa.com/mag06/feb/hike.html

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Friday, Aug 15, 2008

Perseid Meteor Shower Night Hike

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This edition of Anthony's Audio Journal is about a night hike to the summit of Stonewall Peak to view the annual Perseid Meteor Showers. Katie, Dave and I set up camp at Paso Pichacho Campground in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in Eastern San Diego County before starting our hike to the peak. Along the way we do a short evening hike to Lake Cuyamaca and talk about what to expect on the night hike.

This audio journal exposes our fears about hiking in the dark, the risk of mountain lion attacks and rattlesnake bites as well as being mutilated in our sleep by a psysho killer camped next to us.

At the end of the journal I read from a list of real mountain lion encounters in or near the state park and feature some music from the Darren james Band.

Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_ID=667

Mountain lion attacks in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuyamaca_Rancho_State_Park

Perseid Meteor Showers 2008
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2008/22jul_perseiddawn.htm

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Saturday, Jul 26, 2008

Stonewall Peak Day Hike

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This podcast is about a day hike to Stonewall Peak in Eastern San Diego California. The short but scenic trail leads up to a granite peak with magnificent views across meadows and a lake and features one of the most interesting summit blocks I've ever seen. I went on this summer hike with my daughter Katie and we climbed up to the top enjoying the scenic trail and hikers along the way.

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Saturday, May 24, 2008

Episode 24 Devil's Slide Trail to San Jacinto Peak

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This episode is about a quick overnight backpack trip to the San Jacinto Wilderness of the San Bernardino Forest in Southern California. We took this 2 day trip during one of the hotest weekends of the year, using the Devil's Slide Trail to get to the summit of San Jacinto Peak. We hiked down the other side and spent the night at the Little Round Valley camp. We continued back to the car using the Marion Mountain Trail and drove back to Idyllwild.

Along the way we ran into some friendly hikers as I share my experience of hiking in the back country and tell what it's like spending the night where Indian legends were born.

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Episode 23 Vivian Creek Trail to Mt. San Gorgonio

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This podcast is about a strenuous day hike to the summit of San Gorgonio Mountain using the Vivian Creek Trail in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. In this episode Troy, Dave and I make the hike from the Vivian Creek Trailhead at 6100 feet to the top of the highest mountain in Southern California at 11,503 feet. Along the way I describe the trail and take you along on one of the toughest day hikes in California.

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Saturday, Feb 23, 2008

Episode 22 Cedar Springs Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail

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This episode of Anthonys Audio Journal is about a day hike I took with my daughter and my two dogs, Cody the Golden Retriever, and Cheyenne, the Siberian Husky. We hiked up the Cedar Springs Trail to the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail and hiked along the desert divide. Along the way we hiked in snow, unusual for this location and elevation. I give our thoughts and trail descriptions along the way and interview an interesting couple hiking up the trail.

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Thursday, Feb 14, 2008

Episode 21 Mt. Whitney Day Hike

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This hour long podcast is about a day hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney. We made the 22 mile roundtrip hike starting at 3:00 A.M. and hiked up the Mt. Whitney Trail. This audio journal describes our training and motivation for attempting one of the most popular hiking trails in the country. I also give trail descriptions and talk about people I met along the way.

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Sunday, Feb 03, 2008

Episode 20 Big Pine Lakes Backpack Trip Part Two

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This is the second part of the Big Pine Lakes Backpack Trip we took a few years back. This edition picks up at our camp between Lake #1 and Lake #2. From here we head up to lake #3 and our camp with a view of Temple Crag. I did a little fly fishing and ran into a pack of wild dogs before heading back out past the Lon Chaney Cabin and back down to the car.

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