DayHiker.com

[Mohamed Ellozy]

A few years ago I posted a link to the Dayhiker.com web site, with its credo:

This site is dedicated to "extreme" day hikes that are rigorous, exciting, unique, with interesting sights and terrain. The Day Hiker philosophy is a minimalist approach to clothing, food, and equipment so the hiker can:

Go early, go light, go fast, go far, go high, and achieve a personal best in one day, returning to a hot shower, a gourmet meal, a fine wine, and a comfortable bed.

Time to post it again for newcomers!!

 

[Kevin Rooney]

A good reminder, Mohammed. I've been the website before, and have done a few of those hikes (California: Mt Whitney, Colorado RMNP: Mt Longs, NH: Presi Traverse, & Tetons: Cascade/Paintbrush). Most of the others don't hold much appeal (yet) save one: the San Jacinto: Cactus to Clouds. It's only 2 or 3 hours away, so maybe when the weather cools down a bit ...