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...
Category: Backpacking
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...
Trinity Alps – Canyon Creek Trail
We wanted to make the trip to Redding “worth it,” so we decided to plan a backpacking trip to the Trinity Alps.  Prior to our trip, I downloaded some Google Map overlays; it looked...
Sequoia Great Western Divide Loop
Sequoia remains one of my favorite National Parks. Â The Great Western Divide Loop is one of my favorite routes. Â You can start at Crescent Meadow parking lot. Â You will need to pick up your...
Grand Canyon of Tuolumne
You can backpack from Tuolumne Meadows to White Wolf Lodge as a point to point backpack through the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. Â This trip is a real treat, and can also be done...
Mount Shasta – Casaval Ridge Route
There are a number of ways to ascend Mount Shasta. For the beginner, the best route is decidedly the (intimidatingly named) Avalanche Gulch route. I had climbed that route a couple of times in...
Kings Canyon Rae Lakes Loop
Rae Lakes loop is one of the most popular routes in the Sierra. Â As such, I won’t go into too much detail about it, as there are plenty of resources to guide you...
Yosemite Loop – Snow Creek to North Dome to Yosemite Point and Upper Yosemite Falls
This route is largely just about Half Dome and the views of the valley below. Â It’s a relatively short route, but scenic enough to hold your interest for a day or two. Â We took...
