Behind the Lens
Stories & Guides
Trail stories, photography and news from the studio, including every post from my hiking newsletter, NorCal Hiker.
October 10, 2026
Livermore Art Walk
Saturday, Oct 10
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October 3, 2026
Video of the coffee table book
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October 3, 2026
Announcing the John Muir Trail Coffee Table Book
In support of Inyo County SAR
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September 18, 2026
Santa Clara Art and Wine Festival
Sep 19, 20, Central Park
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September 12, 2026
Mountain View and Santa Clara Art Festivals
Sep 12, 13 and Sep 19,20
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In support of Inyo Search and Rescue
The folks who have our back
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Labor Day - save 15% on every print
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Los Altos Rotary Club Fine Art In the Park
One of Bay Area's best art shows, this weekend!
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August 2, 2026NorCal Hiker
The last section of the John Muir Trail
Saved the hardest for the last
Read more →July 27, 2026
Completed the John Muir Trail
An one time special promo code to celebrate!
Read more →July 27, 2026NorCal Hiker
JMT Section: South Lake to Onion Valley Flyby
and a map
Read more →July 5, 2026NorCal Hiker
Piece by Piece: The Best Ways to Section-Hike the John Muir Trail
For those of us who can't hike the JMT in one go
Read more →July 4, 2026NorCal Hiker
The Weightless Horizon: Pairing an Aarn Bodypack with the Ultralight 24-50mm Z
Carrying food for 8 days is not easy
Read more →July 4, 2026
Los Altos Arts and Wine Festival
Jul 11 and Jul 12
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Happy Father's Day!
Shop locally for Prime Day
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Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival
June 6 and June 7
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May 24, 2026NorCal Hiker
JMT: South Lake to Onion Valley
The last section
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September 1, 2025NorCal Hiker
Flyby of the JMT section hike from Cottonwood pass to Onion Valley
with detailed instructions of how to create this yourself
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August 12, 2025NorCal Hiker
A gentle introduction to the Dolomites
Accessible high mountains for the family
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July 28, 2025NorCal Hiker
Cottonwood pass to Onion Valley
Covid is still around :(
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May 12, 2025NorCal Hiker
Rest in peace, Kevin Leahy
An artisan focused on boot making
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May 11, 2025NorCal Hiker
Vicente Flat Campground
An amazing one nighter in Big Sur
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April 6, 2025NorCal Hiker
Agua Caliente, Sierra Cliente and Monument Peak trail, Ed R. Levin County Park
Why go to Mission Peak?
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March 31, 2025NorCal Hiker
Indian Joe Creek Trail to Cerro Este Overlook via the Canyon View Trail, Sunol
It is spring!
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January 30, 2025NorCal Hiker
Fourth time a charm, perhaps
Hikers propose, mountain weather disposes
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October 6, 2024NorCal Hiker
Rae Lakes
Well made plans and High Sierra weather!
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June 23, 2024NorCal Hiker
The ideal backpacker tripod
At what point are you carrying too much photography gear?
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May 11, 2024NorCal Hiker
Sunol backpacker camps
and the one site you must avoid
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October 26, 2023NorCal Hiker
Podcast with Outdoor Adventure Series
where we talk about hiking, backpacking and photography
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The winner of the print giveaway
with a surprise
Read more →August 27, 2023NorCal Hiker
Gentle reminder about the print giveaway
Last day to enter is Monday, Aug 28, 2023
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August 22, 2023NorCal Hiker
Snow Creek - an excellent one night backpacking destination
and a print giveaway
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August 20, 2023NorCal Hiker
Hurricane Hilary
Best laid plans and such
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