The Straight Dope on Hiking Mauna Kea in the Winter
Mauna Kea is a heralded destination for peakbaggers and hikers alike. This is a straight discussion on hiking Mauna Kea in the winter.
Continue reading ...This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport.
An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...
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Mauna Kea is a heralded destination for peakbaggers and hikers alike. This is a straight discussion on hiking Mauna Kea in the winter.
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Continue reading ...Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.