Backpacking Trips
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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.
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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