Trinity Alps 2025Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake14 miles, 3570′ ascent, 825′ descentTrinity Alps Day 2: Stuart Fork, Deer Creek Trail, Four Lakes Loop, Siligo Meadows, Little Stonewall Pass18 miles, 4686′ ascent, 2954′ descentTrinity Alps Day 3: Van Matre Meadows, Stonewall Pass, Red Mountain Meadows, Granite Peak, Stoney Ridge Trail, Stuart … More Trinity Alps Gear List And Review
Thursday, July 17Start: Little Echo Lake (7296′)Stop: Stuart Fork Trailhead (2709′)Trinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples15.75 miles2002′ ascent6560′ descent I am harassed all night by rodent friends scurrying on and around my backpack. Every time I get woken up I reach around and shake my backpack … More Trinity Alps Day 3: Van Matre Meadows, Stonewall Pass, Red Mountain Meadows, Granite Peak, Stoney Ridge Trail, Stuart Fork
Wednesday, July 16Start: Emerald Lake (5568′)Stop: Little Echo Lake (7296′)Trinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples18.04 miles4686′ ascent2954′ descent Is that an Olive-sided Flycatcher or a Western Wood-Peewee singing me to sleep? Or are they both here? I manage to fall asleep but it doesn’t last long … More Trinity Alps Day 2: Stuart Fork, Deer Creek Trail, Four Lakes Loop, Siligo Meadows, Little Stonewall Pass
Tuesday, July 15Start: Stuart Fork Trailhead (2709′)Stop: Emerald Lake (5568′)Trinity Alps WildernessShasta-Trinity National ForestUnceded land of the Wintu, Hupa, Yurok, Karuk and Chimariko peoples14.03 miles3570′ ascent825′ descent I hit the road at 6 am to start the 2 hour drive to Weaverville. There’s quite a bit of construction and slow trucks so it’s more like … More Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake
Thursday, June 12Humboldt Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the SinkyoneStart: Grasshopper PeakStop: Bull Creek Flats Trailhead (West most starting location)10.41 miles740′ ascent3,710′ descent After watching the sunset, I crawl into my tent ready for some good sleep. Everything is a bit tilted so I shove a few pieces of clothing under the downhill edge of … More Humboldt Redwoods Day 2: Wind, Wounded Knee Shuffle and Rumbling Trucks
Wednesday, June 11Humboldt Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the SinkyoneStart: Bull Creek Flats Trailhead (western most starting location)Stop: Grasshopper Peak via Johnson Camp19.73 miles3,965′ ascent1,104′ descent I depart home after 7 am and pull into the Albee Creek Campground about 8:40 am. There is no one at the welcome booth and the campground host is … More Humboldt Redwoods Day 1: Bull Creek Flats Loop and Johnson Camp to Grasshopper Peak
Sunday, June 1Arcata Community and Sunny Brae ForestsUnceded land of the WiyotStart and Stop: West End Road Arcata Ridge Trailhead8.93 miles2029′ ascent2015′ descent2 hours 38 minutes 19 seconds I had been thinking about repeating the Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo and when I saw that the ART was going to be closed starting June 2nd, I … More Arcata Ridge Trail Yo-Yo #2
Peru 2025Tuesday, May 13: It Only Takes 4 Flights In 24 Hours To Get To Cusco, PeruWednesday, May 14: Cusco Land – San BlasThursday, May 15: Cusco – San Blas Walking Tour + Trail Prep Friday, May 16: Salkantay Day 1: Sweaty Humantay Lake, Chilled Lateral Moraine Terminus Lunch And A Pachamama Offering CeremonySaturday, May 17: Salkantay Day 2: … More Peru Gear List and Review
Thursday, May 29Cusco to LimaSan Blas walking 3.88 milesFriday, May 30Lima to Los AngelesLAX to San FranciscoSFO to Arcata I sleep really well and don’t wake up until just after 6 am. One final shower for the next few days before my last Muru Homely Hotel breakfast. It’s a bit hazy but Apu Ausangate is … More Cusco Day Before Flights Home
Wednesday, May 28Start: Cusco 11,341′ (3457m)Via: Chinchero 12,320′ (3755m)Stop: Cusco 11,341′ (3457m)Cusco walk 2.1 milesChinchero walk 1 mileaverage O2 91% I sleep in until after 6 am. I awake well rested and am ready for another day of adventure. The plan is that Ronnie is going to pick me up at 9:30 am and we … More Chinchero Community Visit And Weaving Demonstration