Summer 2022, Part 4: July 27 to 30 (Read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3) After finishing the North Lake to South Lake Loop, I spent five fun days exploring the eastern Sierra with John and gave my legs a bit of a rest before tackling the rugged terrain of Mineral King, a remoteContinue reading “Backpacking the Mineral King Loop”
Category Archives: Backpacking
Backpacking Desolation Wilderness
This summer, I was very lucky to be able to take time away and spend two months backpacking out West. Now that I’m home, I’ll be writing up some trip reports, sharing photos, and maybe a few personal reflections about my time away. First up: Three days in the Desolation Wilderness, located near Lake TahoeContinue reading “Backpacking Desolation Wilderness”
435 Miles in CA, WA, & WY (Summer 2022)
I’m heading out soon to spend the summer on an extended backpacking trip, hiking in wilderness areas in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Washington’s Cascade Mountains, and Wyoming’s Wind River Range. I may share photos and a few words here along the way for those friends and family that are interested in my travels, but myContinue reading “435 Miles in CA, WA, & WY (Summer 2022)”
Northern Yosemite July 2020
In July 2020, I completed an 85-mile loop through the northern Yosemite wilderness. This solo trek was one leg of a fundraising effort for Big City Mountaineers, and I’ll complete the second leg, a 75-mile loop through southern Yosemite, in 2021. The trip showcased the beauty of Yosemite National Park along a route that, atContinue reading “Northern Yosemite July 2020”
Backpacking in SEKI 2019
When: 7 days, August 10-16, 2019Where: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParksMileage: About 75 miles Overview In August 2019, I completed a seven-day solo trip through Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, emerging from the wilderness on my 40th birthday. A great way to celebrate, in my opinion! The trip was to be a lollipop, starting andContinue reading “Backpacking in SEKI 2019”
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