Following The Dharma Bums to Matterhorn Peak (Pt.3)

Those of you following my blog in the past will remember that The Dharma Bums always has been a special book for me among Jack Kerouac’s books, it certainly is one of my favourites. I described my half-hearted and unsuccessful attempts to re-create their climb up Matterhorn Peak before in these two posts on this … Continue reading

Following The Dharma Bums To Matterhorn Peak (Pt. 2)

Matterhorn Peak, CA

After a good night’s sleep I woke up to a glorious, sunny day filled with fresh air and made my way to Twin Lakes from where you have to start the hike up towards Matterhorn Peak. Driving up the (now paved) road towards Twin Lakes (which is a few miles outside of Bridgeport) felt very … Continue reading