HGwD Blog
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Whatever Wednesday: Ruff Life
When you just got comfortable by the fire and realized your coffee cup is just out of reach. The struggle is real. Hope we made your day a little brighter! Read more
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L.A.’s 8 Best Dog-Friendly Summer Hikes
Please read our previous post if you have not hiked at high altitude before and consult with your doctor prior to doing these hikes if you are a beginner. With the desert climate, Los Angeles can get brutal during the summer months. We like to escape the summer heat by going up to higher elevation. I’ve selected… Read more
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Whatever Wednesday: HGwD Logo
Where it all began… Our logo is finally finished and it’s here!! I love how it turned out! What do you think? Read more
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How To Train For High-Altitude Hiking
So you have noticed the elevation information in my hiking guides and may be wondering why I need this information and what I am supposed to do with it. Simply, I am trying to share if it is a high-altitude hike or not. Hiking at 8,000 to 12,000 feet above sea level is considered high-altitude… Read more
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#TrailTip Tuesday: Can You Go Barefoot?
Some hikes start from a paved surface. For a popular hike, you may have to find parking away from the trail and walk on the asphalt to get to the trailhead. Just remember, if it’s too hot for you to walk barefoot, it’s too hot for your dog’s paw pads too. Pad burns can lead… Read more
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Mt Hawkins & Throop Peak via Dawson Saddle
Throop Peak is named after Amos G. Throop, the founder of Throop University in 1891. Today it’s known as the California Institute of Technology. To get to Dawson Saddle (Elev. 7,901 ft), click on the link below and get the directions from the Google map. Dawson Saddle is clearly marked. You will have to cross the… Read more
Hiking Girl with Dog 