Mammoth Hikes: Duck Pass and Convict Lake
Last weekend we ventured over to the east side of the Sierras, which is a common occurrence – I love the west side of the Sierras, but the east slope tends […]
John Muir Trail Part One: Devil’s Postpile to Yosemite Valley
It all started with an impulsive text, “Do you want to save up vacation time and hike the JMT?” A speedy reply from Squirrel, “I’m in!” Unfortunately, neither of us […]
Solo Trip: Twin Lakes
Last year instead of New Year’s resolutions I made adventure resolutions. Solo backpacking was the last item left on that list – check! My dog Aspen and I hiked from […]
The Many Layers of a Backpacker
When getting ready for any type of trip I have a method for insuring I don’t forget any clothing; I work from top to bottom – visualizing what needs to […]
Training Collar: A Tale of a New Dog
As a Leave No Trace Master Educator it was a bit embarrassing having an impact monster for a dog, particularly her wildlife chasing habit. People have different opinions on dogs […]
Spork in the Trail: Fancy Mac and Cheese
A staple of my backpacking diet is fancy macaroni and cheese – simple, easy to diversify, delicious. For this particular batch I used: Macaroni and cheese – of the Trader Joe’s […]
Burt Canyon Backpacking
It’s official, Hoover Wilderness is my favorite wilderness hands down. The sky-scrapping peaks, the eastern Sierra foliage, the lack of people – amazing. The plan was to hike up Burt […]
Gear Up: Wilderness First Aid
The backcountry is an unpredictable place when it comes to safety. Thankfully the worst I’ve seen personally is some blister-mangled feet and raspberried hips from an ill-fitting pack. However, we […]
Slick Rock 4WD Trail
On a map the Slick Rock four-wheel drive trail may just be a hashed-squiggly line labeled 7N17. However, look at the map key for more details: high clearance, 4WD road, […]
Choose Your Own Adventure: Try a New Activity
You want me to paddle a class two rapid in a canoe?! Ha ha… You’re kidding right? No, no, no. I am a land-based recreationist. Sure I’ll jump in an […]
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