Tag: fitness
Do you think trekking poles are for old people or people with weak knees? Think again. There are many benefits to using trekking poles when you hike. These are some of the advantages I personally enjoy. 1. Total body workout Your lower body has to carry your weight plus the weight of the backpack. Why
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
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
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
Let’s talk about fitness. I always loved doing cardio because I can do it outside. First, it was walking then it was road running and now hiking. If I can do it outside, it never feels like I am exercising because I am exploring places and that always makes me happy. There is no better
Hidden Valley is in the South Mountain Park just 8 miles outside of Phoenix, Arizona. There is a parking lot at the trailhead but if it’s full, you should be able to find free parking on the street. The South Mountain Park has an extensive trail system and this is one of the many hikes
Hiking Girl with Dog 