Hello, and welcome to my website. My name is Bob. I want to share some of my experiences while roaming about in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles and possibly peak your interest in hiking or backpacking.
My Story
In the early 1970s I fell in love with backpacking. For the full story click here. I meandered into as many overnight hikes as I could. They all had to be done over the weekend as I held a job the rest of the week.
I was divorced at the time but took my three children on day hikes when it was my weekend and they always loved it too.
It has become a lifelong hobby for me. I enjoy taking wildlife photos and simply watching the animals I happen to encounter on my walks.
Why Do I Do This?
I think that hiking or backpacking can be a great stress reliever. When the city life gets to be too much I always get into the wild, preferably by myself, but that’s just me.
You, too, can have this experience. It doesn’t take much more than to get off the sofa, turn off the TV, and put on your walking shoes. To get away and breathe; the freshness of a mountain stream does wonders for the soul.
My Goal
My goal is to help you become aware of how to go out, have a positive experience and come back home safely feeling refreshed by nature. If you are anything like me you will be hooked by the beauty of nature and all the little stuff you will notice.
If you ever need a hand or have any questions, feel free to leave them below and I will be more than happy to help you out.
All the best,
Bob
bob@walkaboutbob.com