California

Our trusty trail dog was in search of one last pint before leaving Los Angeles.

To celebrate victory after conquering the toughest hike in San Diego County, our tired trail doggo hits up Stone Brewing.

After a long, tiring day on trail Leinie flies…er, makes his humans fly with him in tow to the only beer on tap in a 20 mile radius. The destination, Garage 79.

The inaugural post of the Brewery Series! Leinie sniffs out local brews from itty-bitty, single fermenter to super-sized corporate chains. All for the sake of sipping’ science. We start first with small Nickel Beer Co in Julien, CA.

Leinie Trail Dog takes a weekend break to visit the infamous Yosemite National Park. Does it live up to the hype?

Our adventurous Leinie Trail Dog took a drive, unaware of a wind advisory, to Death Valley National Park. Did he blow away?

Leine Trail Dog wanders into a land that seems out of this world. He discovers strange plants, strange landscapes, and strange desert people.

Leine Trail Dog sets out to explore his new home with a visit to Sequoia National Park. His goal: claim his stake on new territory with the largest marking trees a doggo could dream of.

After a failed first attempt, our brave trail doggo leads his two humans back up to the hightest, baldest summit in LA country for high altitude gecko hunting.

The last peak of the San Diego challenge awaits. Considered the “toughest hike in San Diego County” does not daunt our fearless trail doggo…or does it?

Leinie Trail Dog hits the second of his double peak weekend with the highest point in San Diego County. Will the tired legs be recovered enough for a second peak? Will the weather be kind or treacherous?

Our fearless trail doggo gets a late start on a double peak weekend. The sun is hot, the trail long, is beer in the future?

The double peak weekend continues with our fearless trail doggo taking on the “Half Dome of San Diego”, Corte Madera.

Our fearless trail doggo heads out on a double peak weekend. First stop, Cuyamaca Peak for some happy hour summiting.

It’s the new year, new six pack of peaks to complete for Leinie Trail Dog. He sets his sights on the San Diego list and starts the year strong with Volcan Mountain.

After our handsome trail doggo completed his six pack of peaks, his parents thoughtlessly leave him behind on an overnight bonus peak. He rides along in spirit while climbing to his cushion on the couch back at home.

Leinie Trail Dog is attempting the sixth peak to complete his six-pack. This challenging mountain promises a great payout with an overnight at the summit.

Feeling confident after completing the last challenge, Leinie Trail Dog sets out to knock two peaks for the price of one. He learns a valuable lesson that not all peaks like to play nice.

Our handsome trail doggo takes on an additional challenge on his quest to complete the pack of peaks. Three peaks in two different counties all in one day. Will he be successful?

The scruffy trail doggo faces his next peak on the Six Pack of Peaks challenge, Mt. Baden-Powell. He faces never ending switchbacks and amazing views.

Trail doggo reminisces on the original peak bagging experience where many lessons were learned about mountains, deserts, and planning.

Our trusty Trail Doggo continues his quest to summit the Six Pack of Peaks. Next up is the arduous journey up Mt. Wilson.

Trail doggo begins his quest to complete the six packs of peaks. The first challenge is a peak named so for apparently appearing as its namesake’s fruit upside down.

Our heroes are re-entering civilization and contemplating the journey they just completed. They ponder life, cleanliness, and what the future holds…

Our band of heroes make their way back to civilization and celebratory feasting.

Our heroes continue on their perilous journey to the summit of Mt. Whitney. Do they make it? Do they succumb to the harrowing altitude or wave of zombiesque day hikers?

Our heroes take an “easy” day to the last rest stop prior to the epic summit. Views range from picturesque to intimidating.

Our heroine has survived the night and our party continues on their journey. They must traverse mountain climbs and fend off hoards of marmots.

Our heroine is afflicted by a death blow, our heroes attempt to assist, will they make it to camp….

Our heroes find themselves traversing Disney-que landscapes, harrowing storm-laden ridge lines and fending themselves from swarms of mosquitoes.

Our heroes continue their campaign across the Sierras encountering the local wildlife and exploring how much a human can possibly sweat.

Our heroes start off on their epic journey.

Haphazard prep day to the start of our first thru hike on the High Sierra Trail. Intro to characters and themes found throughout this hike.

Our hungry little trail doggo faces a big climb back to civilization and food.

Our fearless trail doggo brings his humans back to Catalina Island to complete the remainder of the TCT. What will the second half bring?

The brave trail doggo leads his hobbling humans back towards civilization to complete the first part of this island adventure.

Our brave trail doggo continues his journey across Catalina Island, leading his two bumbling humans along. If only they had a practical number of legs instead of the measly two, sigh.

Our trusty trail doggo finds his way to Catalina Island to begin his journey across the Trans Catalina Trail. Will our hero pup be successful in completing the journey?