Sunday, September 15, 2024

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Hiking near Las Vegas at Frenchman Mountain (March 2024)

Concerts

Los Angeles (2007 - Present)
Artist Date Venue City
Green Day, Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, Linda Linda's 9/14/2024 So-Fi Stadium Los Angeles
Totally Tubular Festival 6/29/2024 YouTube Theater Los Angeles
Gretta Van Fleet & Rival Sons 3/24/2023 Honda Center Anaheim
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 12/10/2022 The Forum Los Angeles
Band-Maid 10/15/2022 Belasco Theatre Los Angeles
Pete Yorn 12/12/2019 El Rey Theatre Los Angeles
Cake & Ben Folds 9/15/2019 Greek Theatre Los Angeles
O.A.R. & American Authors 8/18/2019 Pacific Amphitheatre Costa Mesa
Brian Setzer Orchestra 12/22/2018 Microsoft Theatre Los Angeles
The Alarm 5/13/2018 James Bridges Theatre (UCLA) Los Angeles
Fab Four 4/17/2018 City National Grove Anaheim
Howard Jones 2/3/2018 El Rey Theatre Los Angeles
Brian Setzer Orchestra 12/16/2017 Dobly Theatre Los Angeles
Willie Nelson 8/17/2017 The Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles
Matthew Sweet 8/15/2017 The Echo Los Angeles
Counting Crowes & Rob Thomas 9/8/2016 Greek Theatre Los Angeles
Collective Soul 11/13/2015 The Wiltern Los Angeles
Blues Traveler & Matt Jaffe 10/19/2015 House of Blues Anaheim
Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga 5/30/2015 Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles
Jack White 6/12/2014 Fox Theatre Pomona
Cult 9/7/2013 The Wiltern Los Angeles
Cold War Kids 4/2/2013 Jimmy Kimmel Back Parking Lot Los Angeles
Black Keys & Tegan + Sara 10/8/2012 Honda Center Anaheim
Dave Matthews Band 9/12/2012 Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles
Moby 7/15/2012 Century City Park Los Angeles
Social Distortion & Avett Brothers 10/22/2011 Irvine Meadows Amphitheater Irvine
Katy Perry 11/22/2011 Staples Center Los Angeles
Ben Harper 3/7/2009 The Montalbán Theatre Los Angeles

Seattle (2005 - 2007)
Artist Date Venue City
Foo Fighters & Weezer 10/26/2005 Key Arena Seattle
Toad the Wet Sprocket & Matt Nathanson 8/14/2006 Moore Theatre Seattle

Columbus (1991 - 2005)
Artist Date Venue City
Coldplay 8/31/2005 Germain Amphitheater Columbus, OH
Pat DiNizio 2005 Andyman's Treehouse Columbus, OH
Alanis Morissette & Barenaked Ladies 7/14/2004 Germain Amphitheater Columbus, OH
Dada 3/18/2004 Little Brother's Columbus, OH
Third Eye Blind 6/23/2003 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Foo Fighters 5/26/2003 Promowest Pavilion Columbus, OH
Dada 4/19/2003 CD 101.1 Big Room Columbus, OH
Goo Goo Dolls & Third Eye Blind 8/20/2002 Polaris Amphitheater Columbus, OH
Elvis Costello 7/9/2002 Promowest Pavilion Columbus, OH
Bob Mould 4/7/2002 Promowest Pavilion Columbus, OH
Glen Phillips 3/23/2002 Ludlows Columbus, OH
Psychedelic Furs & Echo and the Bunnymen 11/25/2001 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
They Might Be Giants 10/24/2001 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Vertical Horizon & Sister Hazel 2/6/2001 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Ani Difranco 11/15/2000 Mershon Auditorium Columbus, OH
Matchbox 20 9/26/2000 Schottenstein Center Columbus, OH
The Counting Crows & Live 8/8/2000 Polaris Amphitheater Columubs, OH
The Smashing Pumpkins 4/21/2000 Hara Arena Dayton, OH
Wilco & Matthew Sweet 11/6/1999 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Tin Star 10/1999 CD 101.1 Big Room Columbus, OH
Cranberries & Collective Soul 8/31/1999 Polaris Amphitheater Columbus, OH
The Cult 7/27/1999 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Phish 7/23/1999 Polaris Amphitheater Columbus, OH
The Why Store 6/19/1999 Ludlows Columbus, OH
Hootie & the Blowfish & Shawn Mullins 6/5/1999 Brewry District Pavilion Columbus, OH
Bodeans 5/29/1999 Columbus Crew Stadium Columbus, OH
Lenny Kravitz, Live, & The Black Crowes 5/14/1999 Polaris Amphitheater Columbus, OH
Econoline Crush 3/18/1999 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
The Why Store 11/14/1998 Ludlows Columbus, OH
Mike Peters 10/21/1998 Mekka Columbus, OH
The Blues Traveler, Barnaked Ladies,  Paula Cole, Ben Harper 7/24/1998 Polaris Amphitheater Columbus, OH
The Connels 7/15/1998 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Paul Westerberg 7/1/1996 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Chicago 8/1/1995 Polaris Amphitheater Columbus, OH
The Grateful Dead 7/29/1994 Buckeye Lake Music Center Thornville, OH
Matthew Sweet Fall/1993 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Depeche Mode 10/26/1993 Richfield Coliseum Richfield, OH
U2 9/16/1992 World Music Theatre Tinley Park, IL
The Smithereens & Royal Cresent Mob 6/14/1992 Riverbend Music Center Cincinatti, OH
Genesis 5/22/1992 Ohio State Stadium Columbus, OH
The Moody Blues 8/11/1991 King's Island, Timberwolf Amphitheatre Cincinatti, OH

Bowling Green (1986 - 1991)
Artist Date Venue City
Depeche Mode & Nitzer Ebb
6/29/1990 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI
10,000 Maniacs 11/5/1990 Anderson Arena Bowling Green State University
REM & Throwing Muses 9/9/1989 Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, MI
Violent Femmes 4/3/1989 Ohio Union Lenhart Grand Ballroom Bowling Green State University
UB40 11/2/1988 Anderson Arena Bowling Green State University
Inxs 10/18/1987 Anderson Arena Bowling Green State University
Boston 9/23/1987 Richfield Coliseum Richfield, OH
U2 4/30/1987 Pontiac Silverdome Pontiac, MI

Archbold (1982 - 1986)
Artist Date Venue City
Petra
Toledo College Toledo, OH
Michael W. Smith
Defiance College Defiance, OH
Stryker
Archbold High School Gymnasium Archbold, OH

Sunday, August 25, 2024

Hikes


2024


Aug 24
Borah Peak, ID (12,662)
Aug 11
Mount Hawkins (Peaks Loop)
June 11
Grand Canyon S. Kaibab (Arizona)
June 8-10
Havasupai & Havasu Falls (Arizona)
Mar 30
Frenchman Mountain (Nevada)


2023


Dec 16
Iron Mountain
Nov 26
Turtle Rock, Irvine
Sept 10
Wheeler Peak, NM (13,161)
Sept 9
Bandelier National Monument
Sept 8
New Mexico: La Luz Trail (Albuquerque)
Aug 27
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Pacific Ridge Trailhead
June 28
Washington:  Skyline Loop Mt. Rainier National Park
June 26
British Columbia:  Manning Park to PCT Northern Terminus
June 24
Washington:  North Cascades National Park
June 19
Chino Hills State Park
June 4
Lower Monroe Road (i.e. Glendora Mountain Trail)
May 6
PCT State Hwy 138 (Hikertown USA) to W. Rosamond Blvd (Cutoff) (Mile 531-517) [Southbound]
April 16
PCT Day 25: Cajun Pass to Swarthout Canyon Rd (Mile 341.8-347.3)
April 9
Black Star Canyon Falls
Mar 12
Diamond Valley Lake Wildflower Trail
Feb 12
Weir Canyon
Jan 1
Laguna Beach: Top of the World

2022


Dec 22
Barrett Stoddard Truck Trail to W Cucamonga Truck Trail + Stoddard Peak (4,590)
Oct 8
PCT Day 24: Silverwood Lake (Cleghorn Road) to Cajon Pass (Mile 328.9-341.8)
Sept 10-12
King's Peak, UT (13,534)
Aug 28
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Pacific Ridge Trailhead
Aug 13
Bertha Peak (8,201)
Aug 13
PCT Day 20:  State Hwy-18 to Polique Canyon Road (Mile 266-278.5)
July 10
West Baldy (9,988)
July 10
Mt. Baldy (10,064)
July 10
Dawson Peak (9,575)
July 10
Pine Mountain (9,648)
June 25
Channel Islands National Park (Cavern Point Loop)
June 4
PCT Day 19: Onyx Summit to State Hwy-18 (Mile 252-266)
May 15
Hollywood Sign
April 21
Griffith Observatory (Hollywood Hills, CA)
April 15
Brekkenfossen Waterfall (Flåm, Norway)
April 15
Stiksmoen Viewpoint (Flåm, Norway)
April 11
Varinskollen Alpine Center (Oslo, Norway)
Mar 27
PCT Day 18:  Mission Creek Camp 1 to Whitewater Canyon (Mile 226-218.5)
Mar 26
PCT Day 17: Mission Springs Trail Camp to Mission Creek Camp 1 (Mile 239.9-226)
Mar 25
PCT Day 16: Onyx Summit to Mission Springs Trail Camp (Mile 252-239.9)
Mar 13
Mount Rubidoux (Riverside, CA) 
Jan 8
Base of Mt. Baldy & San Antonio Falls 
Jan 1
Santa Barbara Lizard's Mouth
Jan 1
Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary 


2021


Dec 12
PCT Day 15:  Snow Creen Trailhead to Whitewater Canyon (Mile 207-2018.6)
Oct 12-13
Eastern Sierras: Sabrina Lake to Blue Lake to Donkey Lake
Oct 10
PCT Day 14: Fuller Ridge Trailhead to Snow Creek Trailhead (Mile 190.5-207)
Oct 9
PCT Day 13: Saddle Junction to Fuller Ridge Trailhead (Mile 179.4-190.5) 
Oct 9
Devil's Slide Trail (PCT Connector Trail)
Sept 25
Guadalupe Peak, Texas (8,750 ft)
Aug 22
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Pacific Ridge Trailhead
July 30
Lake Tahoe:  Castle Rock
July 24
Yosemite:  Vernal Falls & Yosemite Falls
May 30
Arizona: Grand Canyon R2R via Kaibab (S. Rim to N. Rim)
April 25
Devil's Slide Trail (PCT Connector Trail)
April 25
PCT Day 12: Cedar Springs Trail to Saddle Junction (Mile 162.6-179.4)
April 25
Cedar Creek (PCT Connector Trail)
April 11
Chino Hills State Park
Mar 28
Cedar Creek (PCT Connector Trail)
Mar 28
PCT Day 11: Hwy 74 to Cedar Springs Trail (Mile 151.9-162.6)
Mar 27
Chino Hills State Park
Mar 14
PCT Day 10: Angel Mary's Oasis to Hwy 74 (145.4-151.9)
Feb 28
PCT Day 9: Chihuahua Valley Road to Angel Mary's Oasis (127.3-145.4)
Feb 14
Joshua Tree National Park
Jan 31
PCT: Indian Canyon Trailhead to Agua Dulce (444-454)
Jan 17
PCT Day 8: Warner Springs to Chihuahua Valley Road (111.5-127.3)

2020


Dec 20
PCT Day 7: Warner Springs Bypass (Mile 109.5-111.5)
Dec 20
PCT Day 7: Montezuma Valley Road to Warner Springs (Mile 101.2-109.5)
Dec 5-6
PCT Day 5-6: Scissors Crossing to Montezuma Valley Road (Mile 77.3-101.2)
Nov 22
PCT Day 4: Sunrise Trailhead Connector to Scissors Crossing (Mile 59.5-77.3)
Nov 8
Azusa River Wilderness Park
Oct 31
Strawberry Peak (6,164)
Oct 25
PCT Day 3: Desert View Picnic Site to Sunrise Trailhead Connector (Mile 42.6-59.5)
Oct 11
PCT Day 2: Lake Morena to Mt. Laguna (Mile 20-41.5)
Sept 13
PCT Day 1: Campo to Lake Morena (Mile 0-20)
Aug 30
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park: Pacific Ridge Trailhead
Aug 8
Echo Mountain
July 18
Mt. Baden-Powell (9,406)
July 9
Tunnels to Nowhere
June 28
Blue Ridge Trail
June 19-21
Sierra's Backpack: Convict River Trail to Lake Mildred
June 16
Peter F. Schabarum Regional Park
June 11
Laguna Beach: Top of the World
May 23
Potato Mountain
May 9
Las Vegas: Echo Canyon
March 22
Chino Hills State Park
March 14
Mt. Baldy (Sierra Hut / Winter)
March 7
Runyon Canyon Park


2019


Aug 31
San Bernardino Peak (10,840)
Aug 8
Maine: Mt. Kathadin (5,269)
Aug 4 - Aug 7
Maine: Acadia National Park
June 29
Santa Barbara: Lizard's Mouth
June 8
Joshua Tree National Park
May 13
Arizona: Grand Canyon National Park (S. Kaibab & Bright Angel)
May 11
Arizona: Grand Canyon National Park: Grandview Trail
April 7
Los Leones Canyon
March 31
Peter F. Schabarum Park
March 17
Death Valley National Park
March 10
Chantry Flat ~ Sturvant Falls
March 2
Potato Chip Rock
Feb 23
Lytle Creek ~ Bonita Falls
Feb 18
Etiwanda Falls
Jan 29
Azusa River Wilderness Park
Jan 20
Nevada: Valley of Fire
Jan 19
Nevada: Red Rocks Canyon
Jan 6
Mt Baldy (Sierra Hut / Winter)


2018


Nov 24
Hollywood Sign (Day)
Oct 21
Glendora South Hills Park (Bonnie Cove)
Oct 14
Hollywood Sign (Night)
Oct 14
Mt Baldly Sierra Hut
Sept 23
Azusa River Wilderness Park
Sept 14
Colorado: Gilpin Lake
Sept 13
Colorado: Devils Causeway
Sept 10 - Sept 11
Colorado: Longs Peak
Sept 7- Sept 9
Colorado: Rocky Mountain National Park
Aug 12
Tunnels to Nowhere
Aug 8
Hollywood Wisdom Tree
April 7
San Antonio Falls
March 24
Deukmjian Wilderness Park
Feb 25
Laguna Beach: Top of the World
Feb 10
Tunnels to Nowhere
Jan 21
Nevada: Red Rocks Canyon


2017


Dec 25
Azusa River Wilderness Park
Dec 23
Poopout Trail
Nov 25
Arizona: South Mountain Preserve (Pima Canyon)
Nov 24
Arizona: Grand Canyon S. Rim
Nov 23
Arizona: Grand Canyon N. Rim
Nov 23
Utah: Monument Valley
Nov 22
Arizona: Antelope Canyon
Nov 22
Arizona: Horseshoe Bend
Nov 21
Arizona: West Grand Canyon
Nov 18
Nevada: Valley of Fire
Nov 17
Nevada: Red Rock Canyon
Nov 4
Palos Verdes Portuguese Canyon
Aug 6
Three Tee's
June 13
Alaska: Denali National Park
June 6-7
Alaska: Gustavus
June 4
Alaska: Mendenhal Glacier
May 6
Baldwin Hill Scenic Overlook (Dave)
April 15
Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve State Natural Reserve
Feb 5
Mt. Baldy (10,069) ~ (Winter Summit)
Feb 4
Lytle Creek ~ Bonita Falls


2016


Nov 19
Wonderview Trail (to Hollywood Sign)
Oct 16
Minnesota: Eagle Mountain
Aug 8
San Gorgonio (11,503)
July 10
Etiwanda Peak (8,662)
July 10
Cucamonga Peak (8,858)
July 22
Armstrong Redwoods
June12
Ice House Canyon
May 8
Hermit Falls
April 24
Galister Park
Feb 14
La Tuna Canyon
Feb 27
Death Valley


2015


Nov 28
Arizona: Boynton Canyon Vortex
Nov 27
Arizona: Bell Rock Vortex
Nov 26
Arizona: Airport Mesa Vortex
Aug 1
San Jacinto (10,833)
June 20
Wyoming: Big Horn Trail Marathon
June 18
Wyoming: Yellowstone National Park
June 16
Utah: Bryce National Park
June 16
Utah: Zion National Park: Narrows


2014


Oct 11
Rhode Island: Jerimoth Hill
Oct 10
Connecticut: Mt. Frissle
Oct 10
Massachusetts: Mt.Graylock
Sept 27
Oak Glen
Sept 9
Chantry Flats ~ Sturvant Falls
Aug 31
Temescal Gateway Park
Aug 11
Santa Barbara: Lizard's Mouth
July 13
San Antonio Falls
June 28
Azusa River Wilderness Park
May 31
Lytle Creek ~ Bonita Falls
Jan 25
Nancy Hoover Pohl Overlook


2013


Dec 24
Bronson Cave (Batcave)
Dec 24
Hollywood Sign
Oct 12
Garcia Trail
Aug 15
Utah: Bryce Canyon National Park
Aug 17
Wyoming: Yellowstone National Park
July 4
Garcia Trail (4th of July)
July 12
Montana: Glacier National Park: Highline Trail (Day 6)
July 11
Montana: Glacier National Park: Running Eagle Falls (Day 5)
July 10
Montana: Glacier National Park: Iceberg Lake (Day 4)
July 9
Montana: Glacier National Park: St Mary Falls + Virginia Falls (Day 3)
July 8
Montana: Glacier National Park:Apgar Peak (Day 2)
July 8
Montana: Glacier National Park:Hidden Lake at Logan Pass (Day 2)
July 7
Montana: Glacier National Park:Avalanche Creek (Day 1)
March 23
Arizona: South Mountain Preserve (Ahwatukee)


2012


Dec 29
Ice House Canyon
Dec 25
Fish Canyon
Dec 22
Garcia Trail
Nov 24
Azusa River Wilderness Park
Sept 1
Mt. Baldy (10,064)
June 23-24
Idyllwild
May 20
Potato Mountain
Feb 26
Etiwanda Falls
Feb 5
Monrovia Falls
Jan 29
Garcia Trail
Jan 15
Smith Mountain (Dave)


2011


Nov 25
Marshall Canyon
Sept 17
Morris Dam
July 2
Mt. Baldy (10,064)
July 16-17
Death Valley National Park
July 15
Nevada:Boundary Peak (13.146)
June 10
Yosemite National Park: Bridalveil Falls
June 10
Yosemite National Park: Vernal Falls
June 9
Yosemite National Park: Upper Yosemite Falls
June 8
Yosemite National Park: Lower Yosemite Falls
June 7
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Day 2
June 7
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park: Crystal Cave
June 6
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Day1
May 28
Temescal Gateway Park
April 22
Smith Mountain (Greg)
March 13
Sunset Peak


2010


Nov 14
Smith Mountain (Alex)
Oct 23
Mt Baldy (Sierra Hut)
Sept 26
Azusa Canyon Camp
Aug 14
Joshua Tree National Park
Aug 13
Palm Springs Arial Tramway Hike
Aug 12
Mt. Baldy (Sierra Hut)
June 20
Chantry Flat ~ Sturvant Falls
May 21
Amboy Crater
May 21
Kelso Dunes
April 18
Chantry Flat ~ Sturvant Falls
Jan 9
Fish Canyon


2009


Nov 7
Monrovia Canyon Park
Sept 3-4
Mt Whitney (14,505)
Aug 29
Santa Barbara: Lizard's Mouth
Aug 9
Mt. Baldy (Devils Backbone)
July 11
Mt. Baldy (10,064)
June 19
Baldy Notch Via Stockton Flat
May 23
Azusa Canyon Camp
May 15
Mt. Baldy (Sierra Hut)
May 9
Bridge to Nowhere
May 1
Mt. Baldy (Sierra Hut)
Feb 8
Iron Mountain (Greg Maureen)


2008


Nov 16
San Antonio Falls
Oct 9
Hawaii:  Mauna Kea (13,803)
March 21
Chantry Flat ~ Sturvant Falls
March 2
Chantry Flat
Jan 21
Switzer Picnic Area to Commodore Switzer Trail Camp


2007


Oct 20
Mt. Baldy (Base)
July 7
Mt. Rainier Hike to Camp Muir & Ski Down
July 1
Seattle
March 4
Washington: Snowshoe
Feb 18
Washington: Rattlesnake Mountain
Jan 7
Washington: Snowshoe Steven's Pass


2006


Dec 23
Washington: Snowshoe Snoqualmie Pass
Dec 10
Washington: Snowshoe Snoqualmie Pass
Nov 12
Washington: Wallace Falls
Aug 19-20
Washington: Mt. Rainier (14,411)
July 29
Washington: Mt. Pugh (7,201)
June 11
Washington: Mt. Rainier National Park
May 13
Washington: Heather Lake (2,420)
Feb 18
Washington: Mt. Rainier National Park: Pinnacle Saddle (winter hike)
Feb 12
Washington: Snowshoe Snoqualmie Pass
Jan 2
Washington: Steven's Pass (Snowshoe)


2005


Dec 31
Washington: Snoqualmie Pass (Snowshoe)
Oct 15
Olympic National Park: Mt. Ellinor
Sept 24
Washington: Mount Si (4,167)
Sept 18
Washington: Snowqualmie Falls
June 19
Wisconsin: Timms Hill (1,951)
June 17
Michigan: Mt. Arvon (1,979)
March 5
Arkansas: Magazine Mountain (2,753)
Jan 8
New Mexico: La Luz Trail (Albuquerque)


2004


June 26
Oregon: Mount Hood (11,250)
June 21
Colorado: Longs Peak
Feb 8
South Carolina: Sassafras Mountain (3,563)


2003


Oct 10
South Dakota: Harney Peak (7,244)
Aug 31
Arizona: Humphreys Peak (12,633)
Aug 27-28
Arizona: Grand Canyon National Park Rim to Rim


2002


Oct 18
California: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Sept 1
Ohio: Yellow Springs
July 23
New Jersey: Kittatinny Mountain (1,803)


2001


Aug 19
Colorado: Pikes Peak Trail Marathon (14,115)
Aug 17
Colorado: Mt Elbert (14,439)


2000


Nov 11
Virginia: Mt. Rogers (5,728)
Oct 21
Delaware:  Ebright Azimuth (449)
Sept 1
Kentucky: Black Mountain(4,144)
July 26
New York: Mt. Marcy (5,344)
July 25
New Hampshire: Mt. Washington (6,288)
July 24
Vermont: Mount Mansfield (4,393)
July 23
New York:Sawteeth-Gothics
Jan 2
West Virginia: Seneca Rocks State Park
Jan 2
West Virginia: Spruce Knob (4,863)
Jan 1
Pennsylvania: Mt. Davis (3,213)
Jan 1
Maryland: Backbone Mountain (3.360)


1999


Dec 31
Pennsylvania: Laurel Highlands Winter Backpack


1997


April
Arizona: Camelback Mountain


1996


May
Dolly Sods (First Backpack Trip)