ttljournal | trough the lens journal

According to our GPS track-log we covered 11.8 miles over 2 day period with 4062 ft elevation gain. It sure felt like it but this was all worth it. The first day was raining and gloomy -- just like I like it! And the second day was ...

Three streams and two ticks later we found ourselves facing a waist deep water crossing after which we turned around and headed back to climb up the Ocean View trail which rewarded us with incredible views and light ... That was a 4.5 mile trek at Zuma Canyon ...

After experimenting with my hiking and photo gear for over two years I think I've finally found a workable solution to carry a pro-size camera such as Nikon D3 on a trail. When referring to trail I mean a trail where you have to be self-sufficient for at least 2-3 days even if you are only planing ...

I've known about this trail for over a year now from the Jerry Schad guide book. And since our favorite mountain range - San Gorgonio is still covered in heavy ...

Smog is not something you are hoping to find after climbing the Santa Monica mountains in the Los Angeles area, but it's exactly what was on display on our last trip up here. Rising over the LA basin really puts things in perspective - very troubling one indeed ...

It was 115 degrees F and our first time in the alpine territory of San Jacinto, we had absolutely no idea what to expect, what to pack and what to wear; so we brought everything but the kitchen sink with us. I was absolutely sure we were prepared for ...

This was our first time to San Gorgonio and we chose the least used but a much longer and secluded trail called Fish Creek. To get to Fish Creek requires a high clearance ve ...

After spending two days in Tour Des Fiz we took a day break and then went on to climb Mont Buet 3096 m (10157 ft). I really wanted to climb it in one day but our guide insisted we should enjoy the journey and stay in the refuge (hut) the night b ...