If you’re craving an adventure that combines breathtaking coastal views with serene waterfalls, Point Reyes National Seashore is your...

While basically every other college student was in Mexico for spring break, I was in Tahoe. We all know it is hard for me to stay away...

It's been a long while but I am back. Since my last post, life has been a crazy whirlwind. To catch you up on life, I took fall quarter...

Well, the third year ended just over a month and a half ago. The past two month have been somewhat of a blur. With back to back finals —...

Mt. Whitney is no easy feat and should be treated as such. It is unwise to attempt it without adequate training and/or being in good...

Oftentimes when someone asks why we do something specific, we tend to respond with “because why not” or “because I like it” or something...

The Relaxation method is one of the classical linear iterative methods. It is derived from the Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel methods. One...

If you are anything like me, coffee is a must. Although caffeine does not affect me, it is a ritual. It is how I start out every morning....

Shoes. One of the most important pieces of gear when it comes to backpacking and hiking. Your choice of footwear can either make or break...

If you happen to find yourself with a free day or even just an afternoon and are wanting to get outside, here are 10 local LA day hikes...

For many, going solo can be a terrifying endeavor. Especially if you are a woman. However, I did not let this get in my way. My life used...

If you are an outdoors enthusiast you have most likely heard of the Leave No Trace principles. And if not, you are about to be introduced...

Mt. Whitney. You may know it has the tallest peak in the contiguous United States, standing at 14,508 feet tall. But for me, Mt. Whitney...

Here is a comprehensive list of outdoor books that I would recommend reading. They are both inspirational and engaging and will leave you...

Hi! On the trail you may know me as Twiggy, and off as Iliana (Ili for short). I am notorious for going solo, not waiting to live, but...