Reds Meadow to Squaw Lake – John Muir Trail, Day 6
As I set out from the backpacker’s camp at Reds Meadow, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement
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Past Donahue Pass to Reds Meadow Campground – John Muir Trail, Day 5
As sunlight broke on my tent, I was unpleasantly surprised to find my air mattress had popped during the night.
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Tuolumne Meadows and Out of Yosemite over Donahue Pass – John Muir Trail, Day 4
I woke up before dawn, ready for the day’s adventure. The goal for today was to hike out of Yosemite
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Cathedral Pass via Sunrise Lakes Yosemite to Tuolumne Meadows – John Muir Trail, Day 3
I awake at dawn with frost on my sleeping bag. It’s cold out, but my 10 degree sleeping bag kept me toasty warm all night. Soon everyone in camp is…
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Little Yosemite Campground to Sunrise High Sierra Camp – John Muir Trail, Day 2
We have another lazy start this morning, leaving Little Yosemite Valley for Sunrise Lakes Campground at around 9:00 am. Most of the…
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Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley via Nevada Falls Trail – John Muir Trail, Day 1
In June 2014, four friends and I embarked on a 3 day backpacking trip through Yosemite along a section of the John Muir Trail that started in Tuolomne Meadows and ended in Yosemite…
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Coyote Canyon Trail – Two Days Backpacking the Anza Borrego Desert
The Coyote Canyon Trail hike takes you along the same path that Juan Bautista de Anza followed during his 1775-6
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Viejas Mountain Trail: A Quick Hike to an Ancient Kumeyaay Ceremonial Site with 360 Degree Views
Hiking Viejas Mountain Trail The hike to the summit of Viejas Mountain trail begins with a steep 1.5-mile ascent from
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Willet Hot Springs: Hiking and Camping in Los Padres National Forest
A hot tub built for five sits high up on a cliff and nestled deep within a lush, green, forested
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