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JMT Day 5 (8/8): Lyell Canyon over Donahue Pass to Garnet Lake
We set off from Lyell Canyon bright and early, excited to tackle Donahue Pass, our first significant pass on the John Muir Trail. As we
Day 4 (8/7) Upper Cathedral to Lyell Canyon
After yesterday's late night stargazing, we took our time waking up at Cathedral Lake and leisurely packed up our camp in the morning. We relaxingly
JMT Day 3 (8/6): Hot hike from LYV to Upper Cathedral Lake
After spending a few relaxing days at Little Yosemite Valley, leaving was a challenge. LYV was a lovely location,, but we had to get moving if
JMT Day 2 (8/5): Little Yosemite to Half Dome – A Day at the Beach
Today marked our adventure to Half Dome, an essential side trek for anyone with a Happy Isles JMT permit. We rose early so that Catie and Kim could
JMT Day 1 (8/4): Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley
On August 4, we set off for Little Yosemite Valley, our first campsite on the JMT. After only a few hours of sleep, we made our way to the Fresno
JMT Day 0 (8/3): how not to start your thru-hike
After months of meticulous planning and rigorous training, the moment we had been waiting for had finally come! It was August 3rd, and we (my teen
My no-fail strategy for landing a John Muir Trail permit
I've tackled the John Muir Trail twice—first in 2022 when I hiked half of it, and then in 2024, when I completed the whole trail heading southbound.
Will 2025 be the year of the flip-flop on the Appalachian Trail?
On September 27, 2024, the Appalachian Trail changed forever. Severe flooding from Hurricane Helene decimated the beloved trail towns in southern