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Injury Strikes Again

Injury Strikes Again

We woke up at VVR, ate breakfast, packed up and began our walk up the road to the Bear Ridge Trailhead. As we walked beside Lake Edison I could not...

Sep 11, 2023 : Bad Ass
Sierra Dots Connected and Bound for the Border

Sierra Dots Connected and Bound for the Border

The morning brings rain, hail and sleet, transitioning between each every few minutes. On the last plateau before the pass, there is a bulging creek to ford. We are cold...

Sep 11, 2023 : Scott McDowell
Oh Snap! Winter is Coming!

Oh Snap! Winter is Coming!

We woke up at Red’s Meadow, had breakfast, and headed out to the trail. Our hike started by climbing out of the burn area and up the hill. The switchbacks...

Sep 10, 2023 : Bad Ass
Back to the Sierra

Back to the Sierra

It’s been an interesting year for sure.  After taking time off for an overuse injury and avoiding fires and smoke, we are back south in the Sierra. Summertime is running...

Sep 8, 2023 : Bad Ass
PCT SOBO WEEK 6

PCT SOBO WEEK 6

Day 36 - 0 miles Checkout time was entirely too early, and I had stayed up entirely too late. I reluctantly turned in my key and laid in front of...

Sep 8, 2023 : Lightning Rod
Chasing a Black Bear

Chasing a Black Bear

I jumped out of the tent and grabbed my trekking poles. Waving a trekking pole in each hand to make myself look bigger, I charged the black bear. It ran...

Sep 6, 2023 : Emily Rahn
Weeks 17-20 (Northern California)

Weeks 17-20 (Northern California)

The Flop One of the most memorable transitions of the hike was crossing an international border. Walking into Manning Park, it was clear that the second act of this adventure...

Sep 6, 2023 : Tom Frenchu
Storms, Unlikley Hitches, and Tramily (Miles 1322-1049)

Storms, Unlikley Hitches, and Tramily (Miles 1322-1049)

Peace in Desolation Wilderness Desolation Wilderness was the first time I truly felt I was in the sierras. The goregeos granite peaks, the icy blue lakes, and the runy trees...

Sep 2, 2023 : Hannah Reyes
Canada, here we come!

Canada, here we come!

We arrived in the final state of the PCT and it Washington is treating us good so far! Read everything about our Trip to White Pass.

Sep 2, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
PCT: Timberline Lodge to Trout Lake

PCT: Timberline Lodge to Trout Lake

We hiked all of Oregon (and I’m catching up on posting)! And man was the Eagle Creek alternate through Tunnel Falls  into Cascade Locks a scenic end to the state. As...

Aug 31, 2023 : Kristina Larson