Shuteye Ridge: Monoliths, Micro-crowds
I sat scrunched up in a sliver of shade looking out at an expansive view with tears forming salty runnels down my cheeks. I glanced back at the rock face waiting for […]
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John Muir Trail Part Three: Muir Ranch to Woods Creek Junction
I had high expectations for this year’s John Muir Trail (JMT) section hike. A handful of folks told me it was the best section of the JMT and raved endlessly […]
Dinkey Lakes Wilderness – LNT Style
Destination: Dinkey Lakes Loop Mileage: 8.85 semi-loop Trailhead: Dinkey Lakes/Willow Meadow off Hwy 168 – turn off at Tamarack Sno-Park Elevation: 8,600 up to 9,400 feet I was invited to facilitate a […]
John Muir Trail Part Two: Devil’s Postpile to Muir Ranch
In keeping with the tradition of part one of our John Muir Journey, we didn’t spend one night where we’d planned. However, I think that was for the best – […]
