Starting from Vincent Gap off California Highway 2, up forty unforgiving switchbacks, Sami and I made it to the peak of Mt. Baden-Powell in the Angeles National Forest-with the help of a Subway sandwich and Cheetos bribe.
Trail Snacks: Energy Balls
With a nut butter base, a bit of crunch, and chocolate chips, here's a recipe for yummy, protein-packed Energy Balls.
Hiking the Angeles: Echo Mountain
Echo Mountain is a popular front range hike with easy access from Altadena. At 5.5 miles round trip with about a 1400 foot elevation gain, it is considered moderate. There are some cool ruins at the top, harkening back to the 'Golden Age of Hiking."
Memorial Day 2020
Memorial Day reflections, featuring a poem written in high school.
Five Things to do with White Claw
Inspired by social media, I present five recipes utilizing the popular hard seltzer, White Claw.
The Cranky Camper 