Backpacking JMT: Crabtree Meadows to Mt. Whitney I started my final section of the JMT at 3 am from Crabtree Meadows. I summited Mt. Whitney a little after sunrise to complete my 14-day JMT journey.
Backpacking JMT: Forrester Pass and Crabtree Meadows Trip report of the JMT section from Bubbs Creek to Crabtree Meadows: Forester pass, Tyndall Creek, Wallace Creek.
Backpacking JMT: Rae Lakes and Glenn Pass The JMT section from the Woods Creek bridge to Bubbs Creek features some of the most stunning scenery on the JMT: Rae Lakes and Glenn Pass.
Backpacking JMT: Palisade Lakes to the Woods Creek bridge The JMT section from Palisade Lakes to the Woods Creek bridge has two passes over 12,000 ft: Mather and Pinchot, which means a lot of climbing. And views.
Backpacking JMT: Evolution Lake to Upper Palisade Lake The section from Evolution Lake to Palisade Lakes features some of the most iconic JMT landmarks: Muir Pass and hut, Le Conte Canyon, and the Golden Staircase.
Backpacking JMT: Senger Creek to Evolution Lake Over halfway! A quick resupply at Muir Trail Ranch, before entering Kings Canyon and Evolution Valley. My campsite on Evolution Lake was the best of the JMT.
Backpacking JMT: VVR to Senger Creek I had a pancake breakfast at VVR before starting the climb up Bear Ridge. Bad idea. I planned on camping at Sallie Keyes Lakes, but mosquitoes drove me farther.
Backpacking JMT: Virginia Lake to VVR Virginia Lake was a spectacular campsite. From there, I continued over Silver Pass and toward Lake Edison. It was fun to hang out with other hikers at VVR.
Backpacking JMT: Red's Meadow to Virginia Lake I took the shuttle to Red's after breakfast in Mammoth. I stopped to fish at Purple Lake, continuing on to Lake Virginia to set up camp.
Backpacking JMT: Garnet Lake to Red’s Meadow and Mammoth A short section from Garnet Lake to Red's Meadow. I took the shuttle into Mammoth to resupply food and fishing gear, and to enjoy some town food.
Backpacking JMT: Lyell Canyon to Garnet Lake Donohue Pass was the first real pass of the JMT. The views got more amazing as I climbed higher into the Sierra, into Ansel Adams and past Thousand Island Lake.
Backpacking JMT: Upper Cathedral Lake to Lyell Canyon On the third day, I stopped for resupply and a burger at Tuolumne Meadows and camped in the beautiful Lyell Canyon.
Backpacking JMT: Little Yosemite Valley to Upper Cathedral Lake After Little Yosemite Valley, you feel like you're on the JMT. The Sunrise trail offers amazing views, the Cathedral spires surround impossibly green meadows.
Backpacking JMT: Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley Finally, after months of planning and training, I was heading up to Yosemite Valley to start the John Muir Trail!
Gear My (almost) ultralight JMT gear list The pack, shelter, clothes, cook system, and electronics I used on the John Muir Trail. Even with a bear canister and fishing rod, I was able to stay at 16 lbs.
Backpacking TRT section hike: Van Sickle to Echo Summit This 40-mile weekend hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail started in South Lake Tahoe and followed the trail to Echo Summit. Early season snowy conditions in July 2019.
Backpacking How I got my JMT permit – tips One of the biggest challenges of hiking the JMT is getting your permit. If you really want to hike the John Muir Trail, you can't leave it up to a lottery.
Backpacking Trinity Alps backpacking: Sapphire and Emerald Lakes A two night, three-day backpacking trip following the Stuart Fork river up to Sapphire and Emerald Lakes, stopping at Morris Meadow
Backpacking Fjällräven Classic USA backpacking trip report Fjällräven Classic USA is a 30-mile backpacking adventure in the Colorado Rockies. Read my trip report and tips if you are planning to hike the Classic.
Backpacking Backpacking to Pacheco Falls in Henry Coe A 27-mile overnight backpacking trip to Pacheco Falls in Henry Coe State Park in California. This hike is best to do during the cooler months of the year.
Backpacking TRT: Lessons learned - what would I do differently next time? I hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail in July and August of 2018. It was my first thru-hike. Even though I had been backpacking in the past, there were a few things I learned along the way. Some were specific to the trail, and others were more general and something I
Backpacking TRT: Richardson Lake to Tahoe City Tahoe Rim Trail thru-hike day 11: 22 miles from Richardson Lake to Tahoe City. The morning started out frosty, but the thought of a warm bed got us going.
Backpacking TRT: Gilmore Lake lake to Richardson Lake TRT thru-hike day 10. Started out at Gilmore Lake in Desolation Wilderness. Dicks Pass & Lake, Fontanillis Lake, and a stretch of forest to Richardson Lake.
Backpacking TRT: South Lake Tahoe to Gilmore Lake TRT thru-hike day 9: Desolation Wilderness. Tamarack, Aloha, and Susie Lakes. We camped at Gilmore Lake.
Backpacking TRT: Round Lake to South Lake Tahoe TRT Thru-hike day 8. We started at Round Lake, connected with the PCT and continued north past Showers Lake to Echo Summit for a ride into town.
