In part 2 of “Island Trek” we left off at “Parsons Landing” on the east side of the island in a hidden cove. We began our final leg of the journey to the end of the island, the last most northern point at trails end. Lance, Jarrod and I moved out early in the morning to spend the entire day on the trail. [Lue lisää…]
Trans-Catalina Trail – Part 2
In part 1 of “Island Trek” we left off at “Blackjack” campground. That evening and late in the afternoon the little Catalina Kit foxes made their way into our camp, stealing a few unsecured items sniffing around. My youngest son Jarrod was awoke by a little furry friend sniffing his face, they nearly touching his nose. [Lue lisää…]
Trans-Catalina Trail – Part 1
My best friend, Paul came up with the idea of backpacking Catalina Island a couple of years ago, after a High Sierra trip backpacking he hatched the plan. The “Trans-Catalina trail” is approx. 51 miles in length (including the walk back to the closet shuttle boat at two harbors) and cuts through the length of the Island. [Lue lisää…]