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: First Resupply & Burritos!
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.
John Muir Trail Day 2: First Full Moon
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.
John Muir Trail Day 1: And So It Begins…
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.
Backpacking Mammoth Crest Loop
Once places started to safely open up to the public; hikers and backpackers, like myself, took full advantage of getting back on the trail.
Early Spring Soak: Arizona Hot Springs
When there’s too much snow in our local mountains, you’ll most likely catch me warming up somewhere in the desert. The month is February and this was my first backpacking trip of the year.
She Washed Her Spirit Clean, Farewell 32.
We’ve been on trail for the past two days. I really love it out here. The Sequoias are such a hidden gem. Today is the 4th of July, which means tomorrow is my birthday and today is the last day of being 32.
Backpacking Blue Lake in John Muir Wilderness
2019 was my year of backcountry memories and alpine lakes. From Washington during spring and Colorado in the summer, I was lucky to be able to dip my toes in a few alpine lakes last year.