To be completely honest, thru-hiking the High Sierra Trail (HST) was never on my list… having done multiple hikes around the popular trail from Eastern Sierra to Mineral King, in my mind I had already completed a big portion of the trail.
How to Backpack the High Sierra Trail in 5 Days: My Complete Itinerary
My complete 5-day itinerary for thru hiking the High Sierra Trail.
Ultimate Pack List: Solo Backpacking the High Sierra Trail
It’s officially in backpacking season and I am just returning from a successful 5-day solo backpacking trip on the High Sierra Trail! I felt no need for any new gear. Everything I packed for the High Sierra Trail, I had become quite familiar and comfortable with.
Rainy Days: Last 120ish-Miles on the Colorado Trail
It’s the last week on the Colorado Trail and we’re not finishing with ANY dry weather in the forecast. We’re leaving Lake City and hiking with a small group. I packed out some Fireball to carry to the end, and officially accepted the trail name.
One Month on the Colorado Trail: Week 3
I knew what I was getting myself into when I committed to the Colorado Trail but I didn’t think the trail would steal my heart the way it did, I blame the San Juans.
Surviving & Thriving on the Colorado Trail
Trip Date: August 23-29, 2023 Location: Tennessee Pass to Boss Lake Reservior CT Mile: 142.9 – 235.4 It’s the first day back on the trail after a nero in Leadville. A ‘nero’ is hiking near zero miles for the entire day. Back at Tennessee Pass, we’d make our way to Twin Lakes where we’d confirm …
A Colorado Trail Thru Hike 2023: The Beginning
Mentally I starting to compare my JMT journey to my current Colorado Trail thru hike.
My Complete John Muir Trail Gear List for 2021
Backpackers and thru-hikers often love to talk about gear. Everything from what has worked for them over the years, to the newest and greatest lightweight options out there. Let me start off by saying that you do not need to break the bank and purchase all new gear for your hike.
Gear I’m Packing for an Epic Colorado Trail Thru-Hike
I begin my thru-hike mid-July going Southbound to Durango. Here is everything I am packing for my Colorado Trail thru-hike.
John Muir Trail Day 25: Outpost Camp to Whitney Portal
Mount Whitney was the shit! Not a bad climb from Guitar Lake and I didn’t have to summit solo! JMT DONE! Safely made it down to Whitney Portal!
John Muir Trail Day 24: Guitar Lake to Outpost Camp
Just as I was about to fall asleep around 7 PM last night ‘Hey Vanessa Renee!” I heard on the trail heading… my way?
John Muir Trail Day 23: Sequoia National Park to Guitar Lake
I wish you could see where I’m journaling from this morning. This campsite was the literal cherry on the top from yesterday’s hike over Forester.
John Muir Trail Day 22: Vidette Meadow to Sequoia National Park
Slow morning today. Did some camp chores, had oatmeal for breakfast, re-organized my food, did some laundry, washed some dishes. Kinda sounds like a Monday,huh?
JMT Day 21: Baxter Creek to Vidette Meadow
What a day. Charlotte Ranger station saved my JMT trip! I didn’t have to hike an extra 15 miles + climb Kearsarge Pass-twice, just to get more food lol!
JMT Day 20: Lake Marjorie to Baxter Creek
Started earlyish today, like 8:45 I believe. Pinchot Pass wasn’t too bad, but I thought it was going to be easier, lol! It was all downhill after that.