California 7 days on the Sierra High Route(-ish) In early August 2022, we headed to the High Sierra backcountry for a backpacking adventure that combined spectacular off-trail sections with highlights of the JMT
Backpacking Overnight backpacking trip in Henry Coe A one-night, 32-mile trip starting at Hunting Hollow, passing Kelly Lake, Coit Lake, and Pacheco Camp on the way to Mississippi Lake. Return via Willow Ridge and Los Cruzeros.
Backpacking Yosemite High Route, a 9-day backpacking adventure On this section hike of the Yosemite High Route, we got to see rarely visited parts of the park and explore the spectacular high sierra landscape.
Backpacking Tahoe Rim Trail 2021 trip report – 8 days, 182 miles I thru-hiked the TRT in June after a low snow winter. An early summer trip meant bright greens, tons of wildflowers, and easier access to water. What a trip!
Backpacking Hetch Hetchy backpacking trip (3 days, 31 miles) Early May backpacking trip to Hetch Hetchy: Lake Vernon, Tilltill Creek, Tiltill Valley, Rancheria Falls, Wapama Falls.
Backpacking 30-mile overnighter in California’s Emigrant Wilderness Emigrant Wilderness offers great backpacking with fewer crowds than its southern neighbor Yosemite. This loop covers both volcanic and granite landscapes.
Backpacking 6-day backpacking adventure in Kings Canyon A 6-day backpacking route in the high sierra of Kings Canyon. Bubbs Creek, Rae Lakes, 60 Lake Basin, Bench Lake, JMT, Woods Creek, Paradise Valley, Road's End.
Backpacking Awesome 3-night JMT & PCT backpacking trip in Ansel Adams This 3-night hike in Ansel Adams covers some of the highlights along the JMT, like Thousand Island and Garnet lakes, with some off-trail adventure added in.
Food Bacon mac and cheese: 2-ingredient easy backpacking meal Here's an easy, cheap, and fast backpacking meal you can make out of stuff you can find at the grocery store. 2-minute prep and 10-minute cook time.
Backpacking 3 days of awe-inspiring backpacking in Desolation Wilderness An early June trip after a low snow winter gave us beautiful views, plenty of water, and patches of lingering snow.
Backpacking 3-day spectacular Emigrant Wilderness backpacking loop Stunning Yosemite-like vistas without the crowds. This 2-night backpacking trip in Emigrant Wilderness lets you soak in nature in solitude.
Backpacking Rocky Mountain National Park backpacking trip with Andrew Skurka Trip report from a 5-day Andrew Skurka adventure trip. We hiked off-trail in remote parts of the park and learned valuable backpacking skills while having a great time.
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.
