Back on the JMT. Solo this time and I’m not sure how I feel about it so far. Loving my new 1P tent. Ice cream + beer at Reds before hitting the trail at 3 PM.
JMT Day 7: Gladys Lake to Red’s Meadow
Journaling from my bed tonight. I’m home for the next 2 days for Uncle Fred’s funeral. We made it to Reds Meadow today and the hike was pretty much downhill into Mammoth.
JMT Day 6: North Fork Kings River to Glady’s Lake
Finally, an afternoon to just chill! This morning was nice. After last night near encounter with a bear, I think we were both just ready to ditch that spot.
JMT Day 5: Rush Creek to North Fork Kings River
Today, I’m most tired. Not many miles but started the day late. It was nice though; we camped near Rush Creek and had the place to ourselves.
JMT Day 4: Lyell Fork to Rush Creek
Camping way off trail today, just the way I like it. Woke up early, got on trail 8 AM! Donohue Pass. Ran into Canada “Commando” from Tuolumne Meadows.
JMT Day 3: Lower Cathedral Lake to Lyell Fork
Later start, but got in the lake. Missed sunrise. 5.5 miles to Tuolumne Meadows, our first resupply. Brittany is getting bruises on her shoulders.
JMT Day 2: Sunrise Creek to Lower Cathedral Lake
We woke up pretty early, and got on trail by 9 AM, and already by 10 AM we were probably less than a mile away and already wanting to change out of our layers.
JMT Day 1: Happy Isles to Sunrise Creek
We missed our bus the first day. After confirmed reservations, and not being able to reschedule for the same day, we begin our JMT journey a day late.
John Muir Trail: A Leisurely 25-Day Itinerary
Hike Your Own Hike. We all have our own preferences, hiking paces, and I’ve come to find that my pace is a lot slower than most.
Thru-Hiking Guide: How to Resupply along the JMT
There are five resupply options available along the JMT, and as my first thru-hike, I wanted the full experience, and I wanted to try them all.
Backpacking to Iceberg Lake in Ansel Adams
You know all of those places you have saved on your maps? Maybe you too have a list titled, “BRB”? How about those IG friends you’ve never met?
A Little Lonely But Never Alone: Solo Backpacking
It’s Memorial Day weekend. Winter is gone, and for the past 4 months, I have successfully gone on one solo trip every month this year.
Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail II
“One, and done, and never again,” I said as I completed the Trans-Catalina Trail 5-years ago. The year was 2016, and I had only gone backpacking a handful of times within the two years of discovering my passion for backpacking.
Backpacking Sespe Wilderness Hot Springs
It was officially the first backpacking trip of the year. 32-miles in the middle of Ojai, CA and thankfully, it was the last few days of winter.
Backpacking Shamrock Lake in Eastern Sierra
Being able to show my sisters just exactly why I don’t mind the 6-hour drive to Mammoth is probably one of my favorite ways to get them outdoors and in the backcountry.