#13 | Exploring America's National Parks, Strawberry Peak (Mountaineer's route), Cucamonga Peak during a storm, Mt. Wilson bug invasion, Mt. Baldy B-Day hike, and Half Dome with Francis Ngo

On this episode I have California based peak bagger, nature lover, rock climber, and national park explorer, Francis Ngo (@sicnarfone),  join me on the show.  We talk about his love for national parks (Yosemite, Zion, Crater Lake, etc) , tips for long day hikes, his Eastern Sierras getaway trip, and our journey tackling the Six Pack of Peaks challenge last year together. We reminisce about treks like Strawberry Peak (Mountaineer's Route), Cucamonga peak during a storm, Mt. Wilson, and his Mt. Baldy birthday hike. I dig deeper into Francis'  journey and learn more  about how hiking has enriched his overall life. Francis is part of the #JustTrekCrew and we call him "Ranger Francois" because of his park ranger like style and demeanor. 

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