Winter Hiking Food

You may ask, as I did, why hike in winter? It's cold, raw, and icy; it can be dangerous; it seems like a big hassle. All true, but I'm told the rewards are great. The pristine beauty of nature, fewer people, peace and quiet, a superb way to lose weight and toughen up. Proper clothing and equipment will keep one warm and safe.

As Loughman and I head down, the rain eases up a bit and we can make out the steep, rugged escarpments of the Harding watershed and the verdant oak and sycamore forests that run through Modjeska Canyon.

Remembering to bring the right hiking gear is very crucial aside from making sure that the weather is perfect for hiking and the trail is set in fact.Not only will it make their hiking trip fun, it will also make it safer. If you're clueless when it comes to these hiking gears, here are some of the things that you may want to bring.

Living in balmy southern California, it's easy to dismiss a little rain, a dip in temperatures. But the protection and low elevations of our trail head parking lots belie what's often above. Real winter.