Backpacking Trips

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…

As I woke up at Vidette Meadows on the twelfth day of our JMT backpacking trip, I couldn’t help but

Lake Marjorie to Pinchot Pass As I start my trek early in the morning, Marjorie Lake is a beautiful sight,

Waking up at Grouse Meadow, I couldn’t help but appreciate the serene beauty of my surroundings. The calmness of the

Early to bed, early to rise gives you those glorious, grand mountain highs. Starting from Colby Meadows, we hit the

Not many experiences compare to waking up next to a pristine, reflective lake in the heart of the Sierra Nevada

As I wake up at Squaw Lake to the sound of my alarm ringing at 5:30 am, I’m reminded that

As I set out from the backpacker’s camp at Reds Meadow, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement

As sunlight broke on my tent, I was unpleasantly surprised to find my air mattress had popped during the night.