Who am I? I’m Batman.
Er, no, wait…
Oh, man, that’s such a geek joke. Not even a very good one.
Welcome in. The GeekHiker is an average single guy in his early 30’s living in Southern California. He’s something of a conundrum: not quite a geek and not quite a cool outdoorsy-guy; he floats somewhere in between. And he really shouldn’t talk about himself in third person.
I work in IT for a mid-sized company, and that’s all I’ll say about that.
I have some full-on geeky qualities: I have two computers and a server at home, I watch good sci fi, I love maps. I read books on history and watch shows like “Mythbusters”, “Battlestar Galactica”, “The Simpsons” and “Scrubs”.
On the flip side, I’d rather be out hiking than staring at my computer screen. I day hike all over, go car camping, wish I could get into backpacking. I like watching raptors soar, do photography, and will always pull the truck over to the side of the road to watch a sunset. Yep, I’m a geek who drives a truck.
Originally, I started this blog to chronicle my forays into dating, and my quest (if you will) to find “the one” that I’m told is out there, the constant enticement and frustration a guy feels with the opposite sex. But adding entries on my thoughts, days, and hikes, making this a true journal has been interesting as well, so now it covers all. Dating, hikes, cool links, computer talk, you never quite know what you’ll find here, because I never quite know either.
So, welcome in. Enjoy, comment if ya like, please done flame me, and if you don’t like what you see, please move along, there’s plenty more on the internet for ya…
And if you happen to think you know of me out in the real world, well, do me a favor and just keep it our little secret, m’kay? 
SIDE NOTE: Any hikes you may do based on what you read here are entirely at your own risk. Go get a good map, some experience, some friends and a decent hiking guide. This is just some guy’s hike’s on the internet for goodness sake!
Hi, it’s nice to meet you. Good writing.
By: cbgrace on December 20, 2007
at 1:02 pm
Nice to meet you… I feel a kinship with you based on these words, “He’s something of a conundrum: not quite a geek and not quite a cool outdoorsy-guy; he floats somewhere in between. And he really shouldn’t talk about himself in third person.” Thanks for sharing yourself, I am enjoying your writing. Give my blog a drive-by if you get the chance!
SDG,
Matt
mattythestranger.wordpress.com
By: Matthew on January 17, 2008
at 10:49 am
Hello! I was just hoping to find out how you go about giving permission for the use of one of your pics. I’m building a website for a medical insurance company out of Klamath Falls, and they wanted a local pic of Mount Shasta. This one here http://www.flickr.com/photos/14696810@N06/1510719878/ would fit our needs perfectly and is absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you!
Gisele
By: Gisele on January 28, 2008
at 3:53 pm
Have a nice day !
By: bibomedia on February 27, 2008
at 11:53 am
I just found you, and I have spent some time looking through your blog. I will visit often. I am a displaced So. Cal sister. You don’t mind having a lesbian hiking, diving, climbing, and kayaking fanatic as a blog pal do you? Hope not.
I have been away from home for two years, and miss the open deserts where I grew up (Apple Valley)
By: jojourneys on April 21, 2008
at 7:21 am
Enjoyed reading your blog. Was looking for info on Switzer Falls (where I’m possibly hiking today) and stumbled across this/you. Your photos are stunning. Best of luck to you. Lori
By: Lori on May 11, 2008
at 7:51 am
Added my facebook page. Random, I know.
By: Lori on May 11, 2008
at 7:54 am
All I can say is wow. I stumbled across your site while looking for more info on the Bridge to Nowhere, and I all can say is that you truly are an inspiration. All the great hikes you have listed are the ones I’ve got to look into.
By: Kevin on June 1, 2008
at 1:43 am
While googling “bridge to nowhere” I came upon your blog. It’s great. Very catchy. I’m doing the hike tomorrow. I’m positive it won’t be cold
By: Rose on June 28, 2008
at 7:02 pm
Where were you when I was in So Cal looking for a guy pal/date/somewhat satisfying relationship for 2 years??!
Now I’m gone to somewhere over the rainbow, and I’m not “McLovin’ it” either! lol
By: sweetiegirlz on August 23, 2008
at 8:35 pm
I like your quote and your blog design.
By: BeatnikChik on January 24, 2009
at 3:00 pm
Just found your blog.
Think it’s cool.
Will be back.
Keep it up!
By: Unruly on February 26, 2009
at 1:46 pm
your blog came up for each hike i’m researching. i’m coming back down from the bay area next weekend to celebrate my mom’s birthday with her. i want to take her out of her ugly suburb, but her knees are shot. can you recommend a mellow, flat area for her to stroll that really feels like it’s away from it all?
By: jean on February 28, 2009
at 9:45 pm
Great site. I hope it’s okay I’ve added your link to my blog site. I’m still working on consolidating my entries from other blogs that I had scattered about the net. Love the writing. Keep it up! Is there an RSS feed or email subscribe? Laters!
By: Adrian on April 17, 2009
at 10:23 pm
Ah! I love that you’re a geek and a hiker. And you write well too.
There aren’t many like you out there; always one or the other. An amalgamation of the two makes you a very cool guy.
By: muchtomychagrin on May 30, 2009
at 11:25 pm
Great writing adn photographs I linked here via As I was Saying
By: Rebecca on July 11, 2009
at 4:40 pm