Kate Rose
Midwestern heart with a West Coast spirit. Got into endurance sports due to poor sense of direction. Interests include: books. bikes. blogs. brews. (coffee & beer, in that order)
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To the Summit!
JULY 5 – 18 miles Crabtree Meadow up and over Mt. Whitney When we arrived at Crabtree Meadow around 6pm, it was a strange site to see. Around 50
The Red Badge of Courage & Brown Bear Etiquette
JULY 2 - 17 miles Bench Lk to Rae Lakes Some days are for taking in all the splendor nature provides and appreciating every sacred moment...and some
Dads of the Northern Hemisphere Annual Jamboree
JUNE 29 - 15 miles Evolution Meadow to Le Conte After losing some miles to the rain, we got up and out early this morning, along with Olivia and
Sierra Salad (And Other Defunct Trail Challenges)
JUNE 26 - 12 miles VVR to Seven Gables junction Left Hospitality HQ after breakfast with Goodsnacks (a musical theater performer from NYC) and got
When the Mosquitoes Keep Dunkin on Ya
JUNE 23: 12 miles Rainbow Falls to (nearly) Fish Creek Incredible stargazing last night with the moon lit up like a spotlight. Kept the rain fly off
Day One & Already Dreaming of Burritos
JUNE 20: 9 miles, June Lake, Tuolomne Meadows It’s 6:30am on Day 1 and the birds are on vocal warmup already. Sound of zippers and coughing in camp
A Guest on Stolen Land
Work in Progress Like most historic places in America, you're likely to encounter a plaque while thru hiking. Or maybe a statue or a commemorative
A Twisted Obsession With Type II Fun : Why the JMT 2021
So It Begins I blame Caitlin for all of this. 5 years ago, she gently bullied me into joining her husband, Mike, on a thru-hike in the Eastern