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We want to bring you adventure of all kinds; hikes, roadside attractions, theme parks, history, all things adventure. We hope to show you places you can explore on your own or if you can't, then watch through us. We are all about adventure and taking detours those adventures might throw at us.
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Welp hate to break it to you but those square cup holders, aren't cupholders their accessory holders xD
I actually had the pleasure of working on the renovation of that restaurant some 20+ yrs ago. Gutted the ancient duct work, from back in the day where smoking was aloud in bars and restaurants. Actually it wasn't pleasant. But then we installed a new HVAC system.
Wet suit pioneer… dude invented them
I always thought so, too, but he did not. Hugh Bradner - a UC Berkeley physics professor and a Manhattan Project scientist - began working on a new material for the U.S. Navy’s Frogmen team in 1951, according to the Diver’s Institute of Technology. Bradner's wetsuit wasn't perfect, though. It tore easily, the seems let in water... Jack O’Neill took that wetsuit and made massive improvements. Jack O'Neill did not invent the wetsuit, but he did create the modern-day wetsuits we have today, out of the original design by Bradner. Fun fact 🤙
On the weekends the cars line up for 1/2 mile prior to the gate opening. Now you need reservations to go there on the weekend...CRAZY!
Hey in Sacramento do you know any groups that may be going to any of your suggestions... great video ❤
Hey, and thank you. Yes, there have been groups that have watched my films and gone on the hikes. Most notably was Channel 3 here in Sacramento went on my Wapama Falls hike, and I was on the news about it. I'm not involved with any of the groups and currently wouldn't know. I just get messages sometimes about people doing the hikes and letting me know after the fact that they loved the experience.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle thanks
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Makes me wanna do the triple crown! Moving to Mission Viejo CA in 2 weeks. Very doable!! Do you stay on the island after the races?
The Triple Crown is awesome. Catalina Island is my favorite place to run. Yes, we normally show up the day or 2 before the race and stay a day after. Keep in mind Catalina Island Jacks up their hotel prices BIG time during these races. A hotel that would normally be $80 a night could be $300 or $400 a night. Book early! I'm already booked for the Avalon 50 miler in 2025. I got a hotel for about $270, and that's a steal during these races. Plus, factor in the boat ride round trip. It's a pricy endeavor but really worth the experience. There is camping on the island which is much cheaper. I've never done it, but I've had friends do it and say it's a good time. I made a film on the channel, like, 4 days in Catalina. It highlights things to do on the island and 2 places we stayed. If you have any more questions, ask away. The Triple Crown is a very memorable experience, and I highly recommend it. Cheers!
Bet ya was on shrooms!!!
I used to live off of Kasser. I’ve been up and down Dyer at all hours of the day and night. While I will admit there’s always a eerie feeling, I’ve never encountered anything paranormal out there
you have been really moving up, and congrats hitting great numbers
Thank you! The training continues 💪
My friends and i used to hang out there at night and drink 40s.
I drove this track last summer. Beautiful scenery that can get you killed if you think it's a good idea to take it in while you are driving. Those cliffs are no joke. I somehow managed to able to get myself in a position to have an oncoming car pass me on the left with death on my right hand side. Fun times. Glad you were able to experience the waterfalls, and what not, i was on a mission just to finish the route. I don't have a desire to go back. Nice to have checked it off the bucket list though.
I totally agree. I'd never do this again. I went back about a year ago to just go the the water hole by the bridge. I saw a truck coming my way and decided to go back and not even try. Extremely dangerous.
I bought a teton mammoth and I love it! I did have the same problem where I could not get it back into the stuff sack. I emailed them and they were kind enough to send me an extra sack free! Now I carry my mammoth in two sacks but it's definitely worth it. Great product and great customer service!
Awesome! Ya, we take ours everywhere. It's so big but SO comfy! We don't even use the sack, we just stuff it in the car 😂. Teton makes great stuff for sure.
Robbers Roost was where they would view people coming to town. It was a Lookout Point.
No Hands Bridge is a famous bridge because it didn't collapse in the flood like every other Bridge up stream from it. A little history lesson.
Maybe a mountain lion possibly a Sasquatch.
Could be 🤷♂️
This IS a marathon, or a run, and not a race, right?? When you got bogged down at the creek, I was reminding myself of that. If it were a race, then chaos would have ensued at the creek, I imagine 😆 I enjoyed how you came across when updating your "goal"! "Ok, well, now I am shooting for 7 hours. That's okay....." Snarky, yet, "motivational" 😆🥤
@SippyCupAdventures I didn't get it on film, but there was a touch of chaos at the river 🤣. A handful of folks were crossing next to us, out of frustration of having to wait. The problem is it was overhead deep there, so they all got drenched 🤣. I had zero clue about all the slow downs I'd encounter. Hopefully, my video can be valuable for those looking to run the race. I really loved this run. The single track was legit gnarly though, I did not like that section. I tried to run it, tripped, and almost fell down the hill. It was a good mile of about 6 inches to walk and not fall down this hill. Admittedly, I saw people sprint this section. This was definitely more of an adventure than a race for me. On to the next 🍻
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Yeah, not sure what race organizers are supposed to do. They love promoting their location, certainly, and the chance to just run, yet, they can't really change the footprint of these trails without city/county approval and all the red tape that goes with that.
@SippyCupAdventures I know. Personally I think they should stagger the start time. There was nearly 500 people starting at once. There was only 45 people in my race. If they would start each individual race 30 minutes apart There would be very little slow downs. I felt bad for the people turning around at the water only station. They not only got stuck in the beginning but had to now take on the back of the pack on their way back. Awesome event but they definitely could fix a few things. And the aid station at Henry Cowell's, why don't they move the aid station by the bathrooms and make that part of the course? That walk was a little ridiculous.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle As I have mentioned before, I am an event planner, by trade and ALL of these little nuances drive me nuts! This is why you do these events, or, one reason why, in entering these, to see how organized they are, or not so you have a better idea if you're going to do them again. Of course, location has a lot to do with it. If you and your family have a good time, separate from the event, then a few miscues during the race are acceptable.
@SippyCupAdventures agreed. I will admit that after my first ultra (24 hours), I figured all races were put on with such high attention to detail and care. Now that I've done 6 ultras, I can say that most races seem thrown together. I don't know if it's a money issue or permits or laziness... the volunteers are always amazing, helpful, and really add to the enjoyment of the adventure. A lot of the issues in these events, to me, seem like easy fixes, but they don't get fixed. So far, my biggest complaint about these races is: #1 The aid station food sucks! I'm running for over 6 hours in the mountains, and you're feeding me snacks. How about real food. #2 bathrooms. For example, this race had 4 Porta pottys at the start. 500 people and only 4 toilets. Then the next toilet was 7 miles away. When you're constantly eating and drinking, you gotta go often. So my big things to fix in all these ultras are: better food, more porta pottys, put aid stations close to the bathroom, and write a brutally honest description of the course. Like, expect to be delayed 30 minutes in the beginning, at the river... with all that being said, I loved this run, I love these events. I'm sure it's a ton of work to put these on. There's definitely room for improvement. Maybe with ultras becoming more popular, we'll see some improvements.
Can't tell you how much I enjoyed this. Running those trails and playing in the river was a staple of my youth. Been a long time since I've been on them, but could vividely remember neary every part as you shared your journey. Nice job on the run. When things open up again, if you haven't run Skyline to Sea yet (though sure you have) I'd highly recommend it.
I also grew up playing in these mountains as well. I remember they did this race and prior to being a runner, I thought it sounded so cool. Back then I said I'd never be able to run that far in the mountains. This was so much fun for me, despite being so close to dnf'ing 🫣. I'm glad you enjoyed following me along and seeing the trails, river... this was on a weekend and I'll say maybe the busiest I've ever seen the river! The whole stretch of it had people.
Great video!! Comparing is the thief of joy. I can’t believe all the things that went against you with delays, extra miles up hill and you finished positive. Great job.
Thanks, Jeff! I was very unaware of all the slow downs. I was so impressed and inspired by those 50k runners in this race. Despite the hold ups, they ran a great race! They must've been running 6 minute miles when they could. I ran everything runnable, I gotta work on my speed 🤣. In the film, when I talk about not being the fastest... that was a pep talk I was giving myself. I felt like I wasn't good enough to be out there. I knew a positive attitude would get me to that finish. I reminded myself to have fun, no matter what happened. And I did, I had a ton of fun. I grew as a person on this one. Something these ultras gift us; to know more about ourselves and how to be better. The journey continues. Hope your training is going well. On to the next adventure 👊💥
That was great! Loved the music and the trail looks amazing! Glad you finished and made up the time lost while getting lost and waiting in line 🤣
@charliewollertz Dude! There are so many spots I lost time at. I still can't believe how far away the bathrooms were 🤯. When I realized I got lost, I thought I wouldn't make the cut off. I had to run faster more than planned to make up time. The 50k field was fast runners! I found out if I was in the 30k I would've podiumed my age group. Goes to show how fast those 50k runners were and how tough the course is. Very impressive athletes.
Are you sure this is a race? I see a lot of waiting in line…
@charliewollertz yes, a 31-mile line 🤣. The other 50k runners that got fast times seemed not real to me, so fast! I ran everything I could. The top runners were like 10 miles ahead of me! I got down on myself about it but then told myself not to compare and enjoy what I'm able to do. It was a fun race and I didn't fall once! 🤣
You had me in suspense!!!! Great Job Paul!!!! Another awesome adventure and great video!!! 🎉
@chrisreal22 Thank you! I had a ton of fun running this despite getting so behind on time. On to the next adventure 🤙 🍻
Awesome 🎉
@@maryanneparsons5242 Thank you 😊. Missed you guys! Next time
Awesome 🎉
@@maryanneparsons5242 Thank you 😊. Missed you guys! Next time
Not busy...? Upper lake clementine gets so packed they close it due too capacity... gets trashed.
Hope to see you out next year. This was my second Cool Moon 100 and dear to my heart. I may drop down to a shorter distance next year, but I'll be out there for sure.
@@wk633 Awesome. It's an amazing adventure out there 🤙
Use to go here when nobody knew this place but 4 people and no park rangers absolutely free, tadpoles galore and raspberries, my place of peace. For sure still love it no phone cool water. Fish around love it
Good trip and well documented video. Cheers.
Their website literally say dogs are allowed but in 3 areas, which garden of Eden are not a part of… so confusing
It really is confusing.
Wish I had seen this earlier. Had mine for 4 months, and I'm having issues. Unfortunately, it's passed the 90-day warranty. Wouldn't recommend this treadmill.
We were surprised to learn that you DNF'd in this event. Honestly, after your last debacle in Oregon, this race seemed, well, clearly more organized, and more runners, but more to your "liking" being local, nice terrain etc. You say you just got bored? What are we going to do about that 😆If it's local, Patti and I can bring pom-poms lol!!
@SippyCupAdventures 🤣. I know, this was supposed to be my redemption run! 2 dnf's in a row 🙄. It's all good, though. I'm throwing myself into this Ultra world and learning really fast. If I had pacers to keep me company, I would've kept going. I was just plain lonely, something I never considered being an issue. I learned. I'll have my redemption run soon. Also, the 48-hour ultra at Whitney Ranch is so much fun, and I'll finally get my 100-mile belt buckle. I seriously don't get how people can solo run a mountain 100. It gets extremely lonely. Next time I'm getting pacers.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I mean, we will join you. Do they have golf carts available? 😂
@@SippyCupAdventures 🤣
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle let us know when the Whitney 48-hour Ultra is.
come try the moab 240
Someday, I do plan on doing that race. I wanna get a touch more experience under my belt first. It definitely looks like an epic race.
It's 240miles of blood sweat and pain but there is no feeling like making it to that line
Great video!! Thanks for sharing. Excited to hear about your next adventure
Thanks, Jeff! I almost didn't make this one because I dnf'd, again... I had a lot of people pushing for me to make it, to show my struggle to 100 miles. I really wasn't expecting to get so bored and lonely. Next time I'll definitely have pacers to keep me company. I can't wait for my next run. I need a redemption race! Hope your training is going well.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I am so glad you made this video. People need to see the struggle. It happens to everyone. It is the way we grow and improve. It seems as though most people only highlight the victories. I think it is valuable to share the struggles as well because it is bound to happen to everyone eventually if they are pushing themselves.
Look who's back! Back again Paul is back...
Feels good to be back. Now I gotta keep it going.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle You could've kept it going but didn't tell a friend 🤷♂
I Never understood running, just go to a bar. You run for hours and end up sweaty and tired, go to a bar for a couple hours you'll have a big smile on your face and feeling refreshed and cool in the A/C, plus some bars have chicken wings 😁
🤣. I prefer breweries over bars.
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle 🤣as longs as they have wings 🤣
Beautiful place to learn about yourself !
@maryanneparsons5242 agreed. I know now I need pacers for this kinda race. I don't know how people do these solo.
Great video
Thank you 😊 🙏
I think people in Santa Cruz under estimate Jack Oniell’s bc it isn’t “local” enough - but no - it’s a GREAT place - locals should hit it more often!
Are you able to fish here?
Websites say yes, you can. However, I've never fished there, so I'm not 100% sure.
Back in the 70’s & 80’s this was a hidden little paradise. It was so remote we used to camp & skinny-dip down there all the time. Now it’s packed solid all summer.
Do you have a treadmill that you do recommend?
Yes! I bought this one and love it. No issues and I've clocked 100s of miles on it and still going strong. Amazon.com : Sunny Health & Fitness Performance Treadmill Features Auto Incline, Dedicated Speed Buttons, Double Deck Technology, Digital Performance Display with BMI Calculator and Pulse Sensors : Sports & Outdoors www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01NCUO4E9?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Thank you so much!
The Corry trail you had some wierd paranormal stuff..? Please tell me about that here.
Hey, I did! Here is the film where I documented my experience and possibilities of what was going on that day. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aWFs2tiaZpXPito.html
My wife and I ride our bikes down that road all the time going to Gibson Ranch. We see trash but nothing paranormal.
What month did you go in this video?
Hey! I think it was June. Currently (July), I've read this time of year is still a good time to go. Bring lots of water and sunscreen
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle I might be visiting that place soon, hopefully it's not too hot
My family were regulars up at Wrights Lake in the 60's when I was very young. On one of our visits we did the hike up to Twin Lakes, and I was about 5 years old, and it was pretty tiring. We passed a couple of German Nuns (wearing habits, no less) on the way up. They sure looked tired. Anyway, once we got to the first lake my uncle said he'd pay my sister and his daughter and me $5 if we all jumped in the lake. We did it. BOY was it cold, even in the summer heat. I don't think we were in any longer than it took to submerge our heads and scramble back out. Very fun memory, but my uncle chizzeled us on the $5. We were regulars at that lake for at least four consecutive years. I caught my first trout from Wrights Lake using a hotdog I couldn't eat. I still have a faded Polaroid of me proudly holding the poor little trout. Here's where it gets strange. Our last visit. After a day of fun and hiking in Desolation Wilderness, we were sitting around a campfire at our lakefront campsite, in the dark, just listening to the crackling of the fire, roasting marshmallows. And then it happened: a great howl from across the lake, maybe a quarter mile beyond. The howl ended. There was a silence, and we were staring at each other when the howl repeated. This happened over and over again, maybe ten times. I remember my parents and aunts and uncles all looked unnerved. I was scared, as were my sister and cousin. When the howl finally ended, my oldest uncle said, "Oh, its just a wolf. Don't worry about it. They are afraid of fire." I'd heard wolves before that night, but I'm sure it wasn't a wolf. The next morning as we got up to pack ourselves for the drive out, right at the base of our campsite I found a line of fish heads. They looked like they'd been bitten off a trout, and lined up. The heads were about 25 cm from the water, and the eyes on the trout were clear, like they were extremely fresh. We didn't catch any fish the night before, so the fish heads were not from us. But they were evenly space along a straight line next to the water. Someone dared to do this in the dark, right at our campsite, and we didn't hear them. That turned out to be our final Summer Adventure at Wrights Lake. After that we went to a place up by Dutch Flat, but I can't recall the name. Dutch Flat was a lot closer to Sacramento, so it was a shorter trip. Now... fast forward to 2023, and my wife and I visited the Great Redwoods at Cowell Park in Felton, CA. We did some lovely hiking, and when we left the park, on our way out I noticed the Bigfoot Museum on HWY 9, just outside the park, and we stopped and went in for a visit. We were sniping and joking as we walked in, poked fun at some of the images, etc. And then I got a shock: there was a recording playing, purportedly of a Bigfoot, howling, over and over. The recording sounded just like the howls I heard at Wrights Lake in the 60's. I'm not saying I heard a bigfoot at Wrights Lake. But the recording at the Bigfoot Museum sounds just like it. Who knows... At least if it was a bigfoot that howled and lined up the fish heads, I know we both like trout, so at least we have something in common.
Hey! Thanks for sharing. Wrights Lake is awesome, and I plan on doing this hike again and making it to the waters. We have a little place in Santa Cruz, and I've done filming up there. I've been in that bigfoot museum, as I am a fan of the topic. I do think Bigfoot might be a thing. My mind is open to it. I've had 2 strange experiences that I've had. 1 was when we were camping at Big Basin near Santa Cruz. Late at night, I woke up, and it was WIERD! It felt like I was in a soundproof room, but we were outside in the forest. Have you heard of the OZ effect before? That's what this was, ZERO sound. In the distance, I heard a howl. Minutes later, sound returned to the forest, I'll never forget it. 2 I was hiking in the Santa Cruz mountains. I felt like I was being watched. I heard a strange animal sound and then a freaking massive log got thrown at me! It must have weighed 40lbs. It hit a tree next to me and practically disintegrated from the force. I still have no clue how it happened. It didn't fall, it had to of been thrown. I hiked outta there. I don't hike there alone anymore. Who knows. It's definitely interesting. Cheers!
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle Thanks for responding. Very interesting. Funny thing... after our original visit to Cowell, we liked it so much that we relocated to Lompico, Felton, CA. My wife does 8+hour hikes in the area, and I try to get in a hike with her now and again, but not for the distances she goes on her own. In our 10 years in the area, I haven't seen or heard evidence of Bigfoot outside the Bigfoot museum. On the other hand, that day at the museum, they had a map of the area, and there were fairly recent pins on the map to indicate evidence right in the area of Lompico where I live. I ride my motorcycle out Zayante to Bear Creek Road to get to work in San Jose, and my trip out is in the dark. So far I've seen nothing out of the ordinary, and since I'm on a motorcycle I'm watching fairly closely for deer and other wildlife. Between my wife and I, if Bigfoot likes the roads and the trails, one of us should eventually encounter evidence of one. Personally, I hope it doesn't happen. If they really exist, they sound about as lovable as an angry grizzly.
ps: We've hiked in Big Basin a few time, and we ride our motorcycle through there a couple times a month. But I've never been there at night. I took China Grade exactly 1 time, and it was really early, and very creepy. Felt like I was being watched, a creepy feeling I've never had in the park, otherwise.
I've seen one early morning up there near Icehouse. It was in prowling mode on the side of the road. Lucky for me, I was in a car and just slightly saw a brownish red 4 legged animal with a long tail. I thought it was somebody's dog at first, until I realized thay ain't no dog.
That's the best way to see a mountain lion, from a car. I still have yet to see one, and I'm out in the forest all the time. They're sneaky for sure.
That was a California King Snake. They are harmless.
That's what I've been told. I need to get better at identifying plants and animals.
Anyone know if water is still flowing on falls in late June ?
I've read that June is still a good time to see good water flow. Bring lots of water!!! Sunscreen... the granite rocks along the hike reflect the sun and heat. It's very exposed. Though a short hike, this will dehydrate you and expose you to lots of sun/heat. So water water water and of course electrolytes so you can fuel your body back from the sweating. I didn't wear Sunscreen and burned pretty good. This is an amazing adventure!! My favorite waterfall! Hope you have an amazing trip 🤙
Wow what a cool place. Crossing the waterfall on that bridge looks so exciting. We will have that on our list when visiting Yosemite again. 👍🙂
My favorite waterfall! It's an amazing experience. The local news saw my video and did a whole story about it. Awesome adventure! You should definitely check it out 🤙
Man that is sick congratulations on the ultra finish and congratulations on the triple crown achievement. I really want to take on this 50 miler next year
Thank you! I highly recommend this run, it's an awesome 50 miler for many reasons. I'll be back next year 🤙. The climbs are legit. My watch showed 8,100' of climbing. In 2 days I'm running my first 100 miler 💯. Maybe I'll see you in the next Avalon 50. Cheers!
@@ChooseAdventureCaliforniaStyle sounds like a tough course! It looked gorgeous in your video, I’m going to see what else I can find on KZread showing this course. First 100 miler though, that’s badass! Good luck man. I’m running my first official marathon in San Diego on Sunday. I’m really looking forward to it