Author: Lionheart

Salkantay Day 1: Sweaty Humantay Lake, Chilled Terminal Moraine Lunch And A Pachamama Offering Ceremony

May 16, 2025

Friday, May 16Start: Soraypampa via Cuzco 12,361′ (3,850m)Stop: Ichupata 13.55274 S, 72.553491 W 14,768′ (4,502m)Acclimated to 4,429′ and O2@85%5.85 miles3,248′ ascent1,145′ descent I awake at 3:30 am, far earlier than body and mind are ready. I take my last shower for 5 days and pull the final threads of my shit together. Just after 4 … More Salkantay Day 1: Sweaty Humantay Lake, Chilled Terminal Moraine Lunch And A Pachamama Offering Ceremony

Cusco: San Blas Walking Tour + Trail Prep

May 15, 2025

Thursday, May 15Start: Cusco, San BlasStop: Cusco, San Blas11,384 feetAcclimated to 3,281′2.61 miles walking tour293′ ascent277′ descent Despite falling asleep by 9:45 pm and not waking until 7:25 am, my Garmin watch tells me that my sleep was not restorative. My body stress levels are still high after all my travel. Even though I slept … More Cusco: San Blas Walking Tour + Trail Prep

King Crest Lost Coast Trail Gear List

May 2, 2025

April 29 Day 1: Into The Windy Belly Of The Beast3.12 miles, 911′ ascent, 643′ descentApril 30 Day 2: The Romance Of King Peak And Spanish Ridge23.56 miles, 3553′ ascent, 6666′ descentMay 1 Day 3: The Early Bird Gets The Lost Coast Serenity18.71 miles, 3833′ ascent, 1080′ descentKing Range National Conservation AreaUnceded land of the Sinkyone, Cahto and … More King Crest Lost Coast Trail Gear List

King Crest Lost Coast Day 3: The Early Bird Gets The Lost Coast Serenity

May 1, 2025

Thursday, May 1King Range Lost Coast LoopKing Range National Conservation AreaUnceded lands of the Sinkyone, Cahto and Yuki Coast people18.71 miles3,833′ ascent1,080′ descent I awake several times during the night. What is that I feel? Yep, sure enough, it’s a tick crawling on my neck. Unable to crush it to death, I put it outside … More King Crest Lost Coast Day 3: The Early Bird Gets The Lost Coast Serenity

King Crest Lost Coast Day 2: The Romance Of King Peak And Spanish Ridge

April 30, 2025

Wednesday, April 30King Crest Lost Coast Loop Day 2King Range National Conservation AreaUnceded lands of the Sinkyone, Cahto and Yuki Coast peoplesStart: King Crest Trail roadStop: Lost Coast Trail mile 14.923.56 miles3,553′ ascent6,666′ descent The roar of the wind is constant through the night but it only really shakes my tent once. I toss and … More King Crest Lost Coast Day 2: The Romance Of King Peak And Spanish Ridge

King Crest Lost Coast Day 1: Into The Windy Belly Of The Beast

April 29, 2025

Tuesday, April 29King Crest Lost Coast Loop Day 1King Range National Conservation AreaUnceded land of the Sinkyone, Cahto and Yuki Coast peoplesStart: Saddle Mountain TrailheadStop: King Crest Trail road3.12 miles911′ ascent643′ descent After a full day of work, it’s 3:50 pm when I pull away from home and start the drive south. It’s nearly 6 … More King Crest Lost Coast Day 1: Into The Windy Belly Of The Beast

Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail

April 13, 2025

Sunday, April 13Ah Pah Interpretive TrailPrairie Creek Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe.77 miles45′ ascent24′ descent It’s a short drive up Drury Parkway from the Ossagon Trail. I pull into the Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail about 3:30 pm and I’m the only car here. From the interpretive sign: “Several years ago, a logging road … More Ah-Pah Interpretive Trail

Ossagon “O-sey-gen” Trail and the Coastal Trail Bog Blockade

April 13, 2025

Sunday, April 13Ossagon TrailCalifornia Coastal Trail Humboldt Section 1Prairie Creek Redwoods State ParkUnceded land of the Yurok Tribe5.8 miles927′ ascent1,022′ descent I drive the short distance from the Flint Ridge Trail back into Humboldt County and exit onto Drury Parkway. I park at the Ossagon and Hope Creek Ten Taypo Loop Trailheads. From the interpretive … More Ossagon “O-sey-gen” Trail and the Coastal Trail Bog Blockade