Author Archives: Brian Pressman

Lake Dorthy Campout

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Brian Pressman

I needed some fresh air and solitude and decided to drive up to the Mammoth/Yosmite area for some hiking/camping. After leaving LA my first stop was Palmdale for breakfast.  I normally stop in Mohave but Chelly’s was worth the trip. … Continue reading →

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Epsom Salt Mine/Crystal Hills/Radio Tower

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Brian Pressman

I’ve wanted to check out the Epsom Salt mines for sometime… but given its remote location never got the courage to drive all the way out there.  How far?  Well, as the crow flies it is about 60km (37 miles) … Continue reading →

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Trip to the Confidence Wash & the Ibex Hills

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Brian Pressman

Somehow the settings in my camera got screwed up and my pictures from this weekend’s hike into the Confidence Wash and up to the America mine are horrible.  Here a few pics that actually look ok.  Guess I have an … Continue reading →

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Hike/Camp in Mojave

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Brian Pressman

I haven’t been able to get out of LA (or any city for that matter) for several months so this weekend I decided to go camping/hiking in the desert.  As the roads in Death Valley are still out, I headed … Continue reading →

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Zion & Hike Down the Narrows.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Darian and I setting off on our trip down the Narrows. Starting to get a little deeper. This is the upper Narrows. Wearing a trash bag to keep dry from the rain. Waterfall @ the upper portion of the Narrows. … Continue reading →

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Saddlerock Mine

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Sunday’s short hike was up to Saddlerock Mine.    This particular mine was one of the discoveries that led to the boom of Skiddo. The bottom of the old road heading up. As the road climbed views got better and … Continue reading →

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Lemogne Canyon & Mining Camp

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Lemogne Canyon is named after a famous French miner who use to work a mine west of Stovepipe Wells.   This is the turn off from the main highway. The road up is pretty rough. Actually.. it is one of the … Continue reading →

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Feb Kyoto Trip Pics #3

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Off the bus from Shiragawago… we arrived in Kanazawa to a freezing and snowy day.  Our first stop was a local food market for lunch.  We spent some time walking around…. My favorite stand… fried goods. We ate lunch at … Continue reading →

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Feb Kyoto Trip Pics #2

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Brian Pressman

The trip to Shiragawako starts with a train ride.  Some of us got a little sleep. Darian did a good job preparing sweets. It was snowing when we arrived.  Actually.. it never really stopped snowing the whole time we were … Continue reading →

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Feb Kyoto Trip Pics #1

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Back to Kyoto to visit Darian 🙂 Saw this interesting statue on the way to a temple.  Being a gaijin… I of course had to climb up for a closer look. Tada! An old couple watching a fountain. In front … Continue reading →

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Death Valley Trip With Robbie: Racetrack valley, Thimble Peak and around

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Robbie finally came to visit so I took my old side kick out to Death Valley.  We started out early Saturday morning from Ridgecrest.  As you can see… it actually rained overnight and the morning fog burning off created an … Continue reading →

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Workout of the day

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Brian Pressman

Workout of the day 12 burpee pullups 50 jumping lunges 30 wall balls 9 burpee pullups 40 jumping lunges 20 wall balls 6 burpee balls 30 jumping lunges 10 wall balls Time: 11:15

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Workout of the day

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Brian Pressman

4 rope climbs 7 95lb push presses 3 rope climbs 7 push presses 2 rope climbs 7 push presses Row 100 calories Time: 17:37

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Sedonda Trip Pics II

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Brian Pressman

I started my morning at a local joint called the Coffee Pot. They had one of the largest menus I’ve ever seen… and yes.. complete with 101 different Omelets.  I opted for the ham steak breakfast.  Yum. After not finishing … Continue reading →

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Sedona Trip Pics I

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Brian Pressman

Since we got 2 days off for Xmas an I’ve been to Death Valley so often I decided to venture a little farther away from home this year.   I’d head good things about Sedona and figured that was a worthy … Continue reading →

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Homemade Lara Bars

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Brian Pressman

  My coworker Elise suggested I try to make Lara bars and I finally decided to give it a try.  After all, what better way to get rid of leftover almonds and raisins? Dump everything into ye olde food processor. … Continue reading →

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Kyoto Trip Pics: Okonomiyaki , 金閣寺, and the best prize of all.

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Brian Pressman

Finally got some Okonomiyaki! The staff pretty much make the entire thing in front of you. Mayonnaise and Okonomiyaki sauce goodness Next stop was Kinkaku Ji.   Look… I picked a 大吉!!  Could this mean good luck on the way? … Continue reading →

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Kyoto Trip Pics Day 2

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Brian Pressman

The Fushimi Inari Shrine was one of my favorite places in Kyoto.  It consists of hundreds of gate ways like the ones below blessed for business/career success.  Each entry is built after a monetary contribution.. we’re talking millions of Yen … Continue reading →

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Workout of the day

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Brian Pressman

Yikes… Hadn’t done rope climbs in a long time. 5 rope climbs 10 wall balls 4 rope climbs 10 wall balls 3 rope climbs 10 wall balls 2 rope climbs 10 wall balls 1 rope climbs 10 wall balls Time … Continue reading →

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Kyoto Trip Pictures Day 1

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Brian Pressman

Day one in Kyoto began at the Gion Nishiki Market.  Lots of traditional Japanese food and vegetables were sold here. Here some yummy grilled squid that Darian & I tried. Next stop was Darian’s favorite soy doughnut shop. It is … Continue reading →

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