Hiking & Cocktails

We arrived at San Antonio early in the morning. The first thing we noticed was the snow that had just fell the night before. Once we mounted up, we were psyched to hike up San Antonio. Here in Southern California, snow is good news because it is not common. The snow coating gave me the feel of the Pacific Northwest, it was truly beautiful and just magnified the excitement to commence our trek. San Antonio Mountain is also known as Mount Baldy. Less than an hour from downtown

Hot Springs Mountain is the highest mountain in San Diego. I came here today to see if I could enjoy snow hiking because of the snow that fell two days ago. Because of the warm San Diego climate, I can only see melted snow today, but this feeling of climbing through the ice-cold, ice cream like air cannot be felt anywhere in San Diego County except here at Hot Springs Mountain. This is the second time that I have visited this place since early fall, and there was a very diffe

San Gorgonio is the highest peak in Southern California. This regal 19 mile, 11.503 ft high mountain has become a ceremonial rite of passage for the expert-level hiker. Therefore, it behooves the aspiring hiker to be well prepared before taking this rite of passage. One needs to have plenty of water, food and an extra jacket to deal with the arduous trek. When you are ready to commence your journey, take a deep breath and then begin. The first mile of this trail is steep. I w