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Chris McCarty

About Me
When I'm not spending all of my work time and free time working on cool new products for EveryTrail, I like to enjoy the outdoors as much as I can. Thankfully there is so much around me that I often don't need to go too far. I have traveled to Europe several times and each time keeps me begging for more, especially after living in Berlin for 3 months while studying--I can't wait to go back!

This past year I went to Tahoe a few times to ski, visited my friend in Peru where I finally hiked around Machu Picchu (one of my dreams), and then spent a week in Yosemite with my entire family hiking as much as I could each day--it was great!

Now I'm living in San Francisco and trying to find rides out to the mountains for weekend backpacking trips with friends. They tend to be very last minute which has caused some minor problems in the past year, such as forgetting to bring a camp stove and not knowing where the campground was while trying to find it in complete darkness (we passed it by 3 miles). So far nothing too serious has happened and it always makes for good stories.

I've been keeping track of my travels on my travel blog, http://www.gone-wandering.com.

Happy trails everyone!

Location
San Francisco, California, United States

Member Since
September 4, 2006

Favorite Activities
Alpine skiing, Back-country skiing, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road biking, Running, Sailing, Walking, Other, Driving, Sightseeing, Train, Backpacking, Boating, Photography

Website
www.gone-wandering.com

260 Trips • 84 Guides • 4,416 Pictures • 17,450 Points • 850 Followers

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chris commented on chris's trip Tan Bark Loop on Mar 26, 2013

Slates Hot Springs, California, United States • 8.6 miles

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Yes, it is facing south. I think I have mostly the California coastline to thank for that shot.

by chris on Dec 26, 2009 at 04:10:17 pm

I will be following in your footsteps this Saturday Chris - assuming of course the weather remains favorable. Thanks for sharing.

by Yano_JL on Mar 21, 2013 at 04:56:45 pm

Enjoy the hike, it's a tough climb but the view makes it all worth while!

by chris on Mar 26, 2013 at 02:10:55 am

chris created a new trip Kirkwood Skiing 2013 on Mar 19, 2013

Kirkwood, California, United States • 21 miles

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chris created a new trip Pihea Trail to Alakai Swamp Trail on Feb 26, 2013

Koke'e State Park, Hawaii, United States • 8.3 miles

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chris favorited Pfadfinder's trip Mahaulepu Trail on Feb 10, 2013

Using the EveryTrail iPhone App

Poipu, Hawaii, United States • 7.5 miles

chris downloaded Trailspotting's guide Sleeping Giant, Nounou Mountain, Kauai on Feb 10, 2013

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chris downloaded Trailspotting's guide Pihea & Alaka'i Swamp Trail, Koke'e SP, Kauai on Feb 10, 2013

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chris downloaded TravelandLeisure's guide Hiking the Santa Cruz Mountains on Dec 21, 2012

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Weekend Getaways: Hiking the Santa Cruz Mountains Photo

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chris started following Kennymac on Dec 11, 2012

chris commented on Kennymac's trip Pihea Trail on Dec 11, 2012

Hanapēpē, Hawaii, United States • 2.4 miles

This looks AMAZING! Why did you ever leave?

by chris on Dec 10, 2012 at 08:05:30 pm

chris voted on Kennymac's trip Pihea Trail on Dec 11, 2012

Hanapēpē, Hawaii, United States • 2.4 miles

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Guides

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Retiro, Palaces, and Shopping

Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Easy: 1.9 miles, 1-3 hours

Explore parks, palaces, and shopping streets in this nice neighborhood

History and Architecture along the Avenida de Mayo

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina

Easy: 1.6 miles, 1-3 hours

Historic Highlights from the Congresso to Plaza de Mayo

Seattle Center

Seattle, Washington, United States

Explore Seattle's Culture center or take a ride up to the top of the Space Needle for panoramic views of Puget Sound

Pioneer Square

Seattle, Washington, United States

Take a walk through Seattle's historic district to see where the city was born

Pike Place Market

Seattle, Washington, United States

Easy: 0.5 miles, 1-3 hours

Explore the Food, Crafts, and History of Seattle's Pike Place Market

Hike to Oahu's Manoa Falls

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Easy: 0.9 miles, 1 hour or less

A short hike to the base of Manoa Falls, passing through movie scene locations from Jurassic Park and Lost

Potsdamer Platz

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Easy: 1.1 miles, 1-3 hours

Discover the culture capital of west Berlin and the new development and modern reconstruction it has to offer

The Narrows - Zion National Park

Zion National Park, Utah, United States

Easy: 3.1 miles, 1 hour or less

Walk through the water between high canyon walls as a nice way to cool off in Zion National Park

Koko Head Crater Trail

Koko Head Park, Hawaii, United States

Moderate: 0.7 miles, 1-3 hours

A steep climb to the top of Koko Head Crater with spectacular views in every direction

West Palm Beach Walking Tour

West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

Easy: 3.4 miles, 1-3 hours

Historical Mansions, Fashion Boulevards, Sandy Beaches, and everything in between

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Favorite Destinations

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Yosemite National Park

California, United States

Yosemite is the 3rd oldest national park in the United States (Established October 1, 1890), and one of the favorite parks in the world. With over 800 miles of trails, it's a nature-lover's... more

Mount Tamalpais State Park

California, United States

North of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Tamalpais State Park rises majestically from the heart of Marin County. Mount Tamalpais captures our attention with its sweeping hillsides... more

Arastradero Preserve

California, United States

Arastradero Regional Preserve is an easily accessible park that offers a good trail network, suitable for hiking, mountain biking, trail running and horse back riding. It offers great views on... more

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. It is mostly know for its canals and typical architecture. Amsterdam offers world-class sightseeing and museums, and it's a great city to see on foot... more

Mount Diablo State Park

California, United States

At the eastern fringe of the San Francisco Bay Region, Mount Diablo, elevation 3,849 feet, stands alone on the edge of California’s great Central Valley. At this point, the Coast Range consists... more

Angel Island State Park

California, United States

Perched in the midst of gorgeous San Francisco Bay, Angel Island State Park offers truly spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, the Marin Headlands and Mount Tamalpais. The island... more

Arches National Park

Utah, United States

Arches National Park in eastern Utah, is a highlight of any trip to the Southwest. The bright red rock against the deep blue sky will help even the most amateur photographer take stunning photographs.... more

Bryce Canyon National Park

Utah, United States

Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah is one of the strangest, weirdest, most beautiful National Parks in the Southwest. It's a bit of a misnomer, it's actually an amphitheater created... more

Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona, United States

Grand Canyon National Park pretty much speaks for itself; anyone who has been there will know this. For those yet to go, the Grand Canyon will consistently make your jaw drop even for seasoned... more

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii, United States

Without volcanoes there would be no Hawaii. Fortunately for the world, Hawaii's volcanoes continue to produce their famous molten lava, which results in a growing mass of paradise in the... more

Lassen Volcanic National Park

California, United States

Lassen Volcanic National Park is often overlooked and overshadowed by more famous parks such as Yosemite, but this park is one of the best of its kind. Lassen is home to the largest plug dome... more

Zion National Park

Utah, United States

Zion National Park in Utah is another popular destination in the Southwestern United states with some beautiful views. It was the first national park in Utah and the best way to experience... more

Desolation Wilderness

California, United States

Peru

Pasco, Peru

Big Sur

California, United States

Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the central California coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains rise abruptly from the Pacific Ocean. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language... more

San Francisco

California, United States

San Francisco is a popular international tourist destination, renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture and its famous landmarks,... more

Stanford Dish

California, United States

The Stanford Dish is a popular running, walking and hiking area bordering the Stanford University Campus. The area is named after the large radio telescope that can not be missed. The main loop,... more

Lake Tahoe

California, United States

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States. It is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City, Nevada. Lake Tahoe... more

Point Reyes National Seashore

California, United States

Point Reyes is a few miles north of San Francisco and offers a number of great hiking options. There are short hikes to the beach from several entrances, as well as longer backpacking options.... more

Trinity National Forest

California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

California, United States

The San Francisco Bay Area is over 7,000 square miles (land mass) and home to more than 7 million people. The Bay Area includes nine counties that touch San Francisco Bay: - In the... more

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

California, United States

Superlatives define Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. California’s oldest state park - covering more than 18,000 acres from sea level to more than 2,000 feet elevation... more

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park

California, United States

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park features redwoods, conifers, oaks, sycamores, cottonwoods, maples, alders and willows - plus open meadows. Wildlife includes black-tail deer, gray squirrels, raccoons,... more

Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park

Hawaii, United States

Alpine Meadows

California, United States

Alpone Meadows is a ski resort near Lake Tahoe, adjacent the larger Squaw Valley ski resort.

O'ahu, Hawaii

Hawaii, United States

Oahu is the home of Hawaii's capital, Honolulu, and the infamous site of Pearl Harbor. Most tourists know Hawaii for its famous beaches, luaus, and relaxing atmosphere, but with so many great... more

Lands End

California, United States

Lands End is a beautiful area of San Francisco that stretches from the Cliff House and the Sutro Baths to China Beach, with a number of lesser-known hiking trails. There is a moderate trail... more

Paris, France

Île-de-France, France

Great food, cafes, music, architecture, art, monuments, gardens, museums, history - Paris has it all. Even better, it is an extremely walkable city with a logical layout and fantastic public... more

Presidio Of San Francisco

California, United States

The presidio was an army post for over 200 years. Today many tourists visit the military buildings to explore the architecture, national cometary, airfield, forests, or neighboring... more

Budapest

Pest, Hungary

Budapest is the capital of Hungary and is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Be sure to take a tour of Buda castle complete with great views of the Danube river, Chain Bridge,... more

Prague

Czech Republic

Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic and one of the most popular cities in Central Europe. With great history, several unique districts, opera, and nightlife, it is a great place... more

Luzern

Luzern, Switzerland

Luzern is a popular city in Switzerland on Lake Luzern, with views of Mount Pilatus. It is a beautiful city and one of the main landmarks is the Chapel Bridge (a 14th century wooden bridge).... more

Potsdam

Brandenburg, Germany

A short trip by train (S1), Potsdam is a city you can see in a full day (and best to be walked through). This old city was the residence of Prussian kings, and today the palace of Sanssouci... more

Golden Gate National Recreation Area

California, United States

The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) is a U.S. National Recreation Area administered by the National Park Service that surrounds the San Francisco Bay area. It is one of the most... more

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