Recent Trail Reports
Trail Report: Summiting Bridge Mountain
Posted on October 27, 2011
Route finding and Class 3 climbing skills are essential if you want to bag this peak. The hike is comprised of three distinct sections: the initial trail portion, the scrambling section across the sandstone, and the final ascent requiring...
Recent Gear Reviews
Geigerrig Hydration System
Posted on October 27, 2011
I have been a dedicated CamelBak fan for years. But with the introduction of the Geigerrig Hydration System, the days of cleaning the bladder after every use are over! This Geigerrig review of the 100 oz Geigerrig Hydration System will...
Recent Posts from the Trail Sherpa Blog
#1000Words: The mail mules of Havasu Falls
The #1000Words series highlights the images we’ve captured on the trail that tell a story that resonates with us. As the saying goes “A picture’s worth a thousand words” and we believe it. Share your images in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #1000Words. In the spirit of permit season for Havasupai which opened on February 1, 2012 I thought this image was well worth sharing. The town of Supai, on the Havasupai … [More...]
Wine Tasting: Red Rock Winery 2008 Reserve Merlot
I first saw this wine on the shelves a few weeks ago, snapped a photo on my Blackberry and sent it to a few hiking friends. How could a wine with a cairn for a logo and a name shared by my favorite local hiking spot not catch my eye! Look, I'm not an expert but I do know I like what I like. And this wine has found a place on the list of wines I like. The price lands at about $12 making it a possibility for any occasion. I'd recommend … [More...]
#1000Words: This is Why
The #1000Words series highlights the images we’ve captured on the trail that tell a story that resonates with us. As the saying goes “A picture’s worth a thousand words” and we believe it. Share your images in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #1000Words. Tim's great #1000Words series of posts inspired me to contribute one of my own. Due to the heavy snowfall and late melt of 2011, we were unable to get over a pass … [More...]
#1000Words: Raintree makes old look good
The #1000Words series highlights the images we've captured on the trail that tell a story that resonates with us. As the saying goes "A picture's worth a thousand words" and we believe it. Share your images in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #1000Words. One of my first hikes in the Mt Charleston Wilderness was on the North Loop to Raintree. This majestic bristlecone pine is the oldest living thing in the Spring Mountains. … [More...]
