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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Rose Peak (3,817 feet) is the highest mountain of the East Bay Regional Parks system and the highest legally accessible point in Alameda County. Although not tall by California standards, it is one of the tallest mountains in the Bay Area and high enough to receive dustings of snow several times a year. Given Rose...
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Mt Sizer is the highest mountain completely within Henry Coe State Park. Its a challenging hike through an oustanding wilderness close to San Jose
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Onward with my “close-ish to home hikes” during COVID19! Sonoma Mountain looms over the North Bay and is tantalizingly close to nearly every major city in Sonoma County. For many years, access to this iconic summit was highly restricted. That’s probably due to its highly prized vineyards and viticulture. However, Jack London State...
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Berryessa Peak is a glorious, far flug summit in the Bay Area. Its a round trip 15 mi hike but with rewarding views of thr Coast Ranges and Central Valley
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El Sombroso is a large, scenic mountain overlooking the South Bay. Hiking El Sombroso involves a long day over an 11 mile trail with plenty of altitude gain
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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.
