I just returned from California where I did some great hiking and hit Half Dome one more time. I’m slammed getting things in order again at work but I’ll post a full review with pictures soon.
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June 12th, 2008
Call for Trip Reports
I’ve been working too much for too long and have neglected this hiking blog. If you have a hiking trip, or any other trip really, that you would like to share please send it to me at geckotales @ gmail.com. For now check out the Ubertramp blog. My friend Nath is on a great Asian [...]
January 31st, 2008
Hiking in Hong Kong
There’s going to be a lot of people visiting China and Hong Kong this year. Some will be avid hikers and those that want to get away from the Olympic sized crowds for a while. I love a big party and event as much as the next person, but I need my solitude as well. [...]
January 10th, 2008
Sir Edmund Hillary Climbs Higher Than Ever Before
Sir Edmund Hillary died today. He not only conquered mountains but helped others reach their highest potentials. He made the world a better place.
January 5th, 2008
North Georgia Missing Hiker Update
The “person of interest” Gary Hilton was picked up by police last night at a convenience store where he was cleaning out his van. Meredith’s dog, Ella, was found yesterday many miles away from Blood Mountain. Read the complete story at AJC.com We send our prayers and best wishes to Meredith and her family at this [...]
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Tags: blood mountain, gary hilton, missing north georgia hiker 
No Comments »November 19th, 2007
Hiking with Your Dog in North Carolina
If you’ve ever stepped in dog crap on the trail you might be against dogs on the trail. If you’ve ever spent a cold tent night snuggled with your best dog friend then you are probably for dogs on the trail. I love dogs and don’t mind them on the trail if they are [...]
October 9th, 2007
Climbers Car Crushed While He was on the Rock
Most believe that climbing is very dangerous, and it can be if not done properly. But life is also dangerous as this picture shows. While the climber was climbing a rock slide occured and crushed his car. Different timing would have left him dead from the rock slide. Life happens so live it.
September 26th, 2007
American & Canadian Hikes
This is the first posts for this new site covering the best hikes in North America. Please send me your hiking trip reviews and pictures to geckotales @ gmail.com