Crown Lake Backpacking
Is it backpacking season yet? In anticipation I’m taking a look back at pre-Trails’ Guide trips. This backpacking trip to Crown Lake holds a special place in my heart for […]
Is it backpacking season yet? In anticipation I’m taking a look back at pre-Trails’ Guide trips. This backpacking trip to Crown Lake holds a special place in my heart for […]
20 Lakes Basin has been on my to do list since last year; after we got a day-hike preview a couple weekends ago I can’t wait to go back! For […]
The original plan to end our epic road trip was to hike the Ruby Crest Trail, but Moab was too hard to leave. In the end, our backpacking trip turned […]
Spend even just a day in southern Utah and you’ll be ready to join the Monkey Wrench Gang – kudos on the page turner Edward Abbey. That being said, I […]
All year I looked forward to Aspen joining us on the dog-friendly stretch of the John Muir Trail, but as the trip date loomed nearer I started second-guessing my decision […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Planning is the first step to any adventure; while I’m planning for this summer look for a variety of Gear Up posts – starting with prepping for a lady’s best […]