In this episode I talk a little about sleeping bags, wool blankets, quilts and other ways to stay warm on your overnight outdoor adventure

In this fina chapter of our Big Bear Adventure we pack up camp at the Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp and head north on the P.C.T. toward Deep Creek. Along the way we run into an wise old hiker who gives us some warnings about a rattlesnake, cross the Deep Creek Bridge and meet a pair of hikers as we head towards our final destination at San Bernardino County Fire Station 92 in Lake Arrowhead.

Trip Photos

Trip Video on YouTube

LINKS:

• Lake Arrowhead Hiking
• Big Bear City - wikipedia

In this second part of our adventure in Big Bear we pack up at Little Bear Springs Trail camp and continue North on the Pacific Crest Trail toward Holcomb Creek Crossing Camp.

Along the way we hike through dry desert like conditions, meet a jeep caravan and finally get relief after finding water at Holcomb Creek.

Trip Video

Trip Photos

LINKS:

• Holcomb Creek 4X4 Trail Youtube Video
• San Bernardino National Forest

In part one of our adventure in Big Bear we begin our trip at the Big Bear Discovery Center and hike up the Cougar Crest Trail to the Pacific Crest Trail before heading northbound toward our first nights destination at the Little Bear Springs Trail Camp

Trip Video - Big Bear Day One

Trip Photos - Big Bear to Lake Arrowhead

LINKS:

• Big Bear Recreational Activities
• Pacific Crest Trail Assoc

In this episode Gerry, Jacob, Dave and I take a hike up along Icehouse Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California to visit one of Los Angeles's highest peak.

Trip Video: Ontario Peak along Icehouse Canyon

Trip Photos: Slideshow on Photobucket

LINKS:

• Ontario Peak on Modern Hiker
• Backpacker Magazine
• Nobody Hike in L.A.

In this episode I go on an adventure to find the perfect outdoor hat

LINKS:

• Real Deal Brazil Tarp Hat
• Akubra - Snowy River Hat
• David Morgan - Hat Dealer
• Stormy Kromer
• Buff USA Headwear
• O.R. Research - Seattle Sombrero Hats

Videos

• Jeff Daniels takes an RV to Stormy Kromer Factory
• Story about an Akubra hat
• Stormy Kromer Testimonial

In this episode I talk about the many ways to carry water on a day hike or backpack trip. From the Old Bota Bags to the Canteens and all the way to the modern day Nalgene Bottle. I also talk about the old Sierra Cup, the Kuksa and the Kupilska.

LINKS:

• History of the Military Canteen
• Kupilka - Modern Version of the Kuksa
• Adahy - Fine carved Kuksa's and spoons
• Camelback - Water bottles & Reservoirs
• Platypus - Watert bottles & Bags.
• Canteen Shop - Canteen & Cook Kits

LISTEN

In this episode I talk about the different types of backpack stoves and their uses.

In this episode I talk a little about what type of edged tool to use in the wilderness

LINKS:

• An Axe to Grind - U.S.Forest Service
• Knives JMHO - From Wilderness Outfitters
• Mel Gibson's The Patriot Tomahawk Scene

In this episode I talk about what's in my fire kit and common ways to light a fire in the back country.

LINKS:

• Bowdrill - Wilderness Outfitters
• Hand Drill - Pathfinder School
• Andy Tran - Hand Drill Step by Step