Mountain Adventures

Climb Jade Mountain

Often said to be the tallest mountain in East Asia, at 3952 m climbing Taiwan's Jade Mountain (or Yushan 玉山) is an epic undertaking, even for experienced hikers. The trip takes most hikers two days, although some people do manage to rush to the...

The Vertigo Trail, Taroko Gorge, Taiwan

This trail is actually called the Jhuliu Trail, but was dubbed the Vertigo Trail by local expat guide Richard Foster for one long section where the trail is little more than a 1 meter-wide exposed ledge 500 m above the gorge. It's both picturesque...

Infinity Pool in the Wild

While hiking along a waterfall in the national nature reserve, we came across a naturally formed infinity pool where the waterfall gathered itself for a long plunge into a green canyon below.

A Patagonian hike for reflection

A great view of Mt. Fitz Roy can done as a day hike from the hiking town of El Chalten in Argentina. The trail starts in the woods, passes over streams, and gives ever more amazing vistas as you climb. For the full experience, you can camp at the...

death valley national park

hiking through mesquite dunes in death valley is an amazing communion with mother nature. One knows civilization is directly south once out in the middle if dunes, but the feeling of being completely lost is overwhelming among the high dunes and...

A Paleontological Mountain Bike Ride

I love mountain biking! I am basically obsessed with the activity, have been racing for half my life, and spend the majority of my disposable income on bike related activities. I would do it every single day if I could and at times I do.

There are...

View from Nevada Falls, Yosemite

Although a very popular hike in the Yosemite Valley, the hike past Vernal Falls up the mist trail to Nevada Falls is magical in the Springtime. Personally, I think this is the best spot to stop and have lunch. However, Be sure to check the signs...

Hiking trails behind Mt. Tam

I think this area of the Mt. Tam Watershed is one of Marins best kept secrets.
Take the Bolinas-Fairfax road to get there.

Matt Davis Trail

Even in winter, this grassy part of the trail is lovely. It runs along as part of the Coastal Trail high above Stinson Beach.

Always makes for a great run... but in early spring with the wild flowers its ideal. Purple and green vibrate!