John Muir Trail
Although light, the snow had been falling for hours. Janet and I were trudging up the first of two 12,000′ passes in knee deep powder and white-out conditions – no sign of a trail....
Author: Brian
Roper’s Sierra High Route
Unlike most of my posts, which are more like tour-guide descriptions, this post aims to detail my personal experiences on the route. If you are looking for more of a tour guide, check the...
Tahoe Lake Aloha Rim Loop
Studying the map, I often find dead-end trails that seem like they were meant to form part of a loop. Â In an effort to connect the missing pieces of a dead-end trail in Desolation...
Ionian Basin Traverse and Tehipite Gorge
For a long time, I had been wanting to use the trail that parallels the Middle Fork of the Kings River as part of a big loop – hopefully exploring the entire length of...
Muir Wilderness Fastpack
I had been wanting to do a solo fast pack, partly as preparation for the SHR that Leor and I want to do this summer. Â The initial inspiration for this route came last week...
Kings Canyon – Lewis Creek – Copper Creek Trails
This 66Â mile loop begins at the Lewis Creek Trailhead in Kings Canyon National Park. Â Last we checked, during the peak season, there are 25 people allowed per day at the Lewis Creek Trailhead. Â At...
Leor’s Devils Falls and Hellhole Falls Loop
After last weekend at Canogas Falls, Leor carefully studied the satellite imagery and he discovered several previously unreported waterfalls. Â Â The official approach to Canogas Falls is only open one day per year, and that...
Big Creek Reserve – Canogas Falls and Warm Springs
This winter, I was studying the Big Sur Map ( http://bigsurtrailmap.net  ) and I saw a cool looking, isolated waterfall called “Canogas” falls.  I contacted Leor, and he said that this area is closed...
