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Category: Anza Borrego

Red Top Mountain: Conquering one of Anza Borrego’s great challenges

The story of a boulder-hopping, cactus dodging fool's quest to the top of a challenging desert peak.

Evan Quarnstrom Anza Borrego, Hiking, San Diego 3 Comments December 11, 2020January 26, 2022 6 Minutes

SoCal desert explorations: Fish Creek Mountains

Taking advantage of the cool, fall temperatures to explore the Fish Creek Mountains of the California desert.

Evan Quarnstrom Anza Borrego, Hiking, San Diego 6 Comments November 11, 2020January 19, 2022 5 Minutes

Covid chronicles: The hidden bloom of Canebrake Valley

During a venture into a remote area of San Diego County, I stumbled upon a valley with a flourishing springtime bloom.

Evan Quarnstrom Anza Borrego, Hiking, San Diego 2 Comments July 13, 2020January 26, 2022 3 Minutes

Covid chronicles: Hike to the desert’s edge atop Jacumba Peak

Escaping the crowds to summit a desert peak during the Covid-19 shutdown

Evan Quarnstrom Anza Borrego, Hiking, San Diego 6 Comments June 16, 2020January 18, 2022 4 Minutes

Unique hikes of San Diego: Goat Canyon Trestle

Tucked away on a bone-dry mountain slope in San Diego County, the world's largest wooden trestle looms over Goat Canyon.

Evan Quarnstrom Anza Borrego, Hiking, San Diego 7 Comments March 30, 2020October 16, 2021 6 Minutes

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  • Surfing paradise in the Mentawai Islands
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  1. Mom on Surfing paradise in the Mentawai IslandsAugust 9, 2022

    How fun! Thanks for sharing story and pics. Love and miss you♥️ Mon

  2. Jean Elliott on Uluwatu: One of Earth’s surfing wondersJuly 24, 2022

    Dear Evan, Thanks for an excellent piece of writing on Uluwatu! It sounds challenging in all kinds of way, some…

  3. Gloria (proud Mom) on Uluwatu: One of Earth’s surfing wondersJuly 24, 2022

    Great article and pictures are amazing. So happy you and Nate are sharing this time together there. Hugs and love…

  4. Dynasty reignited: Warriors prove impossible is possible – Evan Quarnstrom on The fall of a dynasty? Not so fast.June 16, 2022

    […] I didn’t lose hope. With the emotions of that gut-wrenching game still reeling, I penned my thoughts on this…

  5. Evan Quarnstrom on Trek to the top of San Diego: Hot Springs MountainJune 1, 2022

    Hot Springs is a much more enjoyable hike.

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