On a clear Sunday autumn morning, I ran along Lands End on the Northwest corner of SF – west of the Golden Gate Bridge. Lands End is a series of cliffs that overlook overlook Marin and the entrance to the Bay. …
Backpacking Self-Care & Tahoe Rim Trail
Before hiking the Appalachian Trail, I thought that long distance hikers would stop feeling aches & pains. They would evolve into super hikers after hiking 200+ miles. I was mistaken. I still had the same aches and pains. However, I…
Thru-hiking Then (2002) & Now (2020)
In July 2020 I am hiking the 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail. In 2002 I hiked the Southern half of the Appalachian Trail (1000 miles) before business school. While the long distance hiking pattern of sleep, walk, and eat remains…
Comfort in Uncomfortable Places: Arc’teryx Stanford Center Presentation
On February 27, 2020, I participated in an Arc’teryx Stanford Center store event focused on how individuals find comfort in uncomfortable places in the outdoors, at work, or at home. The store invited Daphne de Jong (climbed Everest 2019, to…
Fog Bow – My Favorite Bay Area Phenomenon
During a recent morning trailrun in Pacifica, I saw a fog bow (fogbow). The fog bow is my favorite outdoor weather feature. It appears in fog banks opposite of the sun. It is similar to a rainbow but its color…
Stupid vs. Wild (My Outdoor Fails): Dropping iPhone in Lake Tahoe
Man vs. Wild & Running Wild are two favorite family shows. Usually Bear Grylls successfully solves outdoor challenges. Bear Grylls episodes & most outdoor content do not highlight outdoor fails. I’m starting this new series called Stupid vs. Wild that…
Looking Backwards: 2018 Technology Hiker Year in Review
2018 was another outstanding year for exploring the outdoors. Thank you to my family and friends who have supported me. Highlights include: Family Adventures Most of my 2018 adventures involved family. I went kayak camping in Lake Tahoe for the…
3 International High Altitude Climbing Tips
Early in February, I climbed above 5000m on Izta near Mexico City. Here’s some tips I learned the hard way from my Mexico trip and recent adventures in China, Japan, & Netherlands. 1) Carry exact change for bathroom access Staying…
State of the Business: Technology Hiker LLC
Technology Hiker continues to grow & expand across all platforms. Technology Hiker focuses on lightweight backpacking, trail running, mountaineering, outdoor thoughts, & gear reviews from a Bay Area perspective. www.technologyhiker.com readers grow. https://www.instagram.com/technologyhiker/ has over 3000 followers with 55,000+ interactions…
#Tokyosnow Photo Essay on Woolx Journal
I recently visited Tokyo for a worktrip. During my stay, Tokyo had its biggest snow in over four years and coldest temperatures in over 40 years. Enjoy my photo essay of Tokyo Snow (drift) featured on the Woolx Journal. The…