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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 over Donahue Pass, which stands at a towering height of 11,073 feet, and find camp a few miles later. I was excited about the journey but also nervous since I had heard from fellow hikers…
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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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Ultralight Backpacking Food List: A High Calorie, Lightweight Plan
There are two things I can’t stand, within the context of this article, when I’m on a backpacking trip. Those are being hungry and returning home with food left over. A good backpacking meal…
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Noble Canyon Trail – Hiking and Finding Relics of the Past in the Laguna Mountains
Noble Canyon Trail was named after William Noble, who was an early settler in the area during the 1800s. He was known for his success in the mining industry and his contributions to the local community. The trail was established in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a program that provided jobs for young…
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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 colonizing expedition from Sonora, Mexico to the San Francisco bay. With water running year-round in the creek, it’s easy to understand why de Anza chose this route through the desert. It’s All Downhill from the…
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How Much Water to Bring on a Hike? How to Stay Properly Hydrated on the Trail.
Have you ever run out of water on a hike with miles or hours to go before your next sip? If you have, then you’re not alone…
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Eagle Peak Hike – Heading Out from Three Sisters Falls Trail
Eagle Peak is a frequently overlooked hike that shares a trailhead with Three Sisters Falls. With an elevation of 3226’, it is currently ranked 69th on the 100 Peaks of San Diego County list. Trailhead to Eagle Peak Trail My friend Ian and I began our hike to Eagle Peak from the trailhead at approximately…
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Three Sisters Falls – A Springtime Reunion Waterfall Hike and One of the Best Waterfalls in San Diego
Last summer a friend and I decided to hike Three Sisters Falls. We chose the absolute worst time of year to make the trek and we were disappointed, but not surprised, to find that the falls were dry…