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Tag: hiking

  • Michael Pritchard’s Water Filter

    I like back-country hiking. I want two of these.

  • Santa Barbara Swimming Holes

    Personal Favorites Red Rocks Three Pools beyond Seven Falls Ojai Hot Springs Gaviota Hot Springs Swimming Holes (link) Seven Falls Red Rocks Sespe Gorge Running Water (link) Manzana Creek Red Rocks Seven Falls West Lion Creek East Fork Lion Creek Matilija Creek Upper Tar Creek Lower Tar Creek

  • Inspiration Point Night Hike – July 16, 2010

    Began running up to Inspiration Point from the Tunnel Road trail head at 10:30pm tonight without a flashlight. It took me under 9 minutes to the bridge after which point it was soon too dark, steep, rocky, and dangerous to continue running. I crept my way up the rest of the trail and reached Inspiration…

  • Inspiration Point Challenge

    This is a log of my trials with Inspiration Point, roughly 1.7 miles of trails with 800ft elevation gain to one of the most beautiful views of Santa Barbara. 2010.07.09 Successfully jogged from distant parking area about 0.5 miles below starting point to Inspiration Point in 33 minutes, 5200 steps, estimated 2.3 miles, estimated over…

  • Training Log – 2010.07.04 – Back in the Groove after Week of Vacation

    Summary: I’ve left you all hanging for the past week because my best friends from home were all here in Santa Barbara and we’ve been having the time of our lives. Diet was of no consideration, and even my day shake stopped making appearances after the first few days, replaced appropriately by beer, wine tastings,…

  • Santa Barbara Hikes: Inspiration Point

    Inspiration Point Hike Tunnel Road Trailhead 3.5 miles round trip 800ft elevation gain This beautiful hike is my favorite in Santa Barbara. It’s 3.5 miles round trip with an 800 ft elevation gain from the Tunnel Road Trailhead. It’s beautiful view of the city, the ocean and the Channel Islands make it especially popular for…