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!

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

Jul 20, 2021 : Kate Rose
The Red Badge of Courage & Brown Bear Etiquette

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

Jul 16, 2021 : Kate Rose
Dads of the Northern Hemisphere Annual Jamboree

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

Jul 15, 2021 : Kate Rose
Sierra Salad (And Other Defunct Trail Challenges)

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

Jul 14, 2021 : Kate Rose
When the Mosquitoes Keep Dunkin on Ya

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

Jul 12, 2021 : Kate Rose
Day One & Already Dreaming of Burritos

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

Jul 12, 2021 : Kate Rose
A Guest on Stolen Land

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

Jun 19, 2021 : Kate Rose
A Twisted Obsession With Type II Fun : Why the JMT 2021

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

Jun 14, 2021 : Kate Rose