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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Evolution Valley and Le Conte Canyon are some of the wildest parts in California and the Pacific Crest Trail. Bound by 11,000 and 12,000ft passes, it is the platonic ideal of wilderness and is the best backpacking destination in the Sierra Nevada. Backpacking Evolution Valley The Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail are...
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Perfect 10 mile spring hike near Lake Elsinore, California A classic hike in the Santa Ana Mountains of Orange and Riverside Counties I lead somewhat of a double-life, split between both coasts. While I’m at school up in Maine, I have roots in Northern and Southern California which means I’m headed back to the West...
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You can’t escape the snow… even in the desert Winter in Joshua Tree means snow in the desert I suppose one of the advantages of having roots all across America is that I’m always on the run. My university just began its winter break and with the help of some very cheap plane tickets, I...
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Excellent Snowcover on the Avalanche Gulch route for this time of year! “The Heart” is the large rock outcropping to the right of the highest point in this picture In pursuit of more Cascade Mountain glory it was finally time to make my bid on Shasta. Shasta’s been a fickle mountain for me in the...
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Onward with some more caving adventures! Hopefully you had a chance to check out my previous post on the Top 10 Caves in National Parks. I’m continuing with some more excellent caves and lava tubes in Oregon, Washington, California, Utah and of course, New Mexico! Ape River Cave, Mt Saint Helens #6 Ape Cave, Mt....
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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.
