Tag: camping

Trinity Alps Day 1: Stuart Fork, Morris Meadows, Emerald Lake

July 15, 2025

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

Humboldt Redwoods Day 1: Bull Creek Flats Loop and Johnson Camp to Grasshopper Peak

June 11, 2025

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

Peru Gear List and Review

May 31, 2025

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

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

Sunrise Resupply

September 8, 2024

Sunday, September 8Wonderland Trail Day #5Start: Yellowstone Cliffs via Sunrise Visitor CenterStop: Sunrise Camp17.20 miles4,945′ ascent 3,878′ descent Just as I was going to bed I try to clear my stuffy nose. Either because of the smoke or trail dust or other outdoor factors, my nose has been so congested. I give my nose a good blow … More Sunrise Resupply

Who Wants Lake Water?

September 5, 2024

Thursday, September 5Wonderland Trail Day #2Start: Devil’s Dream CampStop: Klapatche Park Camp10.54 miles3,722’ ascent3,186’ descent As usual, I toss and turn all night but mostly sleep well. I don’t have an alarm set and let daylight wake me. I don’t hear any sounds of life from my neighbors as I roll into action about 6:20 … More Who Wants Lake Water?

The Return Of Lionheart

September 4, 2024

Wednesday, September 4Wonderland Trail Day #1Start: LongmireStop: Devil’s Dream Camp5.8 miles2,568’ ascent406’ descent  A barred owl hoots as some animal whose cry is not in my auditory catalog howls along the banks of Big Creek. My watch alarm goes off at 4 am after a fitful night of sleep. I remove the few items from … More The Return Of Lionheart