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Hiking Nutrition 101: How to Boost Your Energy and Reach New Heights on the Trail
Hiking Nutrition is more than just packing snacks—it’s the key to maintaining energy, stamina, and performance on the trail. Whether
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Guitar Lake to Mt Whitney from Crabtree Meadows Campground – John Muir Trail, Day 13
As I woke up at 4:00 am, I knew today was going to be an incredible day. Don and I plan to summit Mt Whitney before noon to avoid getting caught in a thunderstorm. We had a good breakfast and…
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Vidette Meadows Over Forester Pass to Crabtree Meadows Campground – John Muir Trail, Day 12
As I woke up at Vidette Meadows on the twelfth day of our JMT backpacking trip, I couldn’t help but
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Marjorie Lake over Pinchot Pass and Glen Pass to Vidette Meadows – John Muir Trail, Day 11
Lake Marjorie to Pinchot Pass As I start my trek early in the morning, Marjorie Lake is a beautiful sight,
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Grouse Meadow, Up the Golden Staircase and Over Mather Pass to Marjorie Lake – John Muir Trail, Day 10
Waking up at Grouse Meadow, I couldn’t help but appreciate the serene beauty of my surroundings. The calmness of the
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Colby Meadows Past Muir Hut and over Muir Pass to Grouse Meadow – John Muir Trail, Day 9
Early to bed, early to rise gives you those glorious, grand mountain highs. Starting from Colby Meadows, we hit the
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Marie Lake to Muir Trail Ranch Resupply and Colby Meadows – John Muir Trail, Day 8
Not many experiences compare to waking up next to a pristine, reflective lake in the heart of the Sierra Nevada
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Squaw Lake to Marie Lake – John Muir Trail, Day 7
As I wake up at Squaw Lake to the sound of my alarm ringing at 5:30 am, I’m reminded that
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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.