That's about as close an invitation as I'll ever get. I'm not good at the long distance, lightweight hiking you're alluding to. But I still get around.
Panamint City, a long, annoying weekend backpacking trip in the Panamint range. You used to be able to "drive" up there. Alas wilderness. Osprey 65L.
East fork of the San Gabriel, through trip from Vincent Gap down to Heaton Flat. 17 miles of river bed. GoLite Jam. Hennessy Hammock.
North fork of the Kings river in Sequoia. A long day if you dawdle. Imlay Canyon "Mystery" bag. Henderson 7mm wetsuit Photo: Sierenphotography.com
Heaps Canyon, Zion National Park. Last rappel was like fun, but different. Big... big... day. 600ft rope by BlueWater.
Cave in Nevada. Long hike up a really steep hill. Then rat-poop dust. Lots of it. Photo: Kevin Westervoorde
Boulder cave in southern California. Stylish nylon cave suit by Lost Creek. Photo: Jansen Cardy
Mt. Roberts (The long way), Juneau Alaska Cave bag by Petzl. Northface
(You must go on sooo many adventures...) jacket Photo: Brian Weed
Orderville Canyon, Zion National Park. Almost got flashed, so that was fun. Poles: Black Diamond "Expensive carbon edition" Photo: Dominik Nadolski
30 stories down a borehole, the only way out is going back up. Mine in Nevada. Tripod by Velbon, Canon 5dII in bag. "poop catcher" canyon harness by Petzl Photo:UndergroundExplorers.com
Pine Creek Canyon. Zion National Park. Childs play in the summer. Those potholes kicked my ass in the spring. Mammut helmet, Sten light. Photo: Danny Ross
Ruby Canyon. First descent. Los Padres NF. Photo: Steve Sieren