Tag: nature

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

Cusco Zero

May 22, 2025

Thursday, May 22San Blas, Cusco2.44 miles270′ ascent209′ descent It’s a fitful night of sleep. Struggle and unrest. No air. I’m out of breath. It’s gotta be the room. It can’t be the elevation because I was absolutely fine when I arrived nine days ago. I’m used to the early wake-up routine and try to force … More Cusco Zero

Inca Trail Day 5: Descent To Wiñaywayna Lunch And A Grand Entrance At Intipunku Sun Gate To Machupicchu

May 20, 2025

Tuesday, May 20Start: Phuyupatamarca 12,040′ (3670m)Via: Wiñaywayna 8694′ (2650m)Via: Intipunku Sun Gate 9005′ (2745m)Via: Machupicchu 7972′ (2430m)Stop: Aguas Calientes 6693′ (2040m)7.41 miles1,114′ ascent4,879′ descentO2 average 89%100% acclimated to 6939′ and fully acclimated to 7217′ In an effort not to have to get up in the middle of the night, I make a late trip to … More Inca Trail Day 5: Descent To Wiñaywayna Lunch And A Grand Entrance At Intipunku Sun Gate To Machupicchu

Inca Trail Day 4: Salud To Warmiwañusca Pass, Yo-Yo Through Runquraqay, Sayaqmarca, And Phuyupatamarca Cloud Camp

May 19, 2025

Monday, May 19Start: Llulluchapampa 12,407′ (3781m)Via: Warmiwañusca Dead Woman’s Pass 13,898′ (4236m)Via: Runquraqay Pass 13,025′ (3970m)Stop: Phuyupatamarca 12,040′ (3670m)6.82 miles3,398′ ascent3,868′ descentO2 average 87%46% acclimated to 12,038′ and fully acclimated to 6889′ I drift off to sleep just before 9 pm. I do my usual tossing and turning but sleep pretty well until about 2 … More Inca Trail Day 4: Salud To Warmiwañusca Pass, Yo-Yo Through Runquraqay, Sayaqmarca, And Phuyupatamarca Cloud Camp

Salkantay Inca Day 3: Paucarcancha Ruins, Jungle Flower Parade, Joining The Inca Trail At Huayllabamba And Llulluchapampa Camp

May 18, 2025

Sunday, May 18Start: Paucarcancha 10,270′ (3130m)Via: Huayllabamba/Inca Trail 9,706′ (2958m)Stop: Llulluchapampa 12,407′ (3781m)~3.5 miles2,701′ ascent618′ descentO2 88%37% acclimated to 12,415′ and fully acclimated to 6233′ I sleep as well as possible and better than the night before. Our extra miles yesterday translate into a leisurely morning and I get to sleep in until 6 am. … More Salkantay Inca Day 3: Paucarcancha Ruins, Jungle Flower Parade, Joining The Inca Trail At Huayllabamba And Llulluchapampa Camp

Salkantay Day 2: Sunny Incachiriaska Pass And The Long Descent Of Pampacahuana Canyon

May 17, 2025

Saturday, May 17Start: Ichupata 13.55274 S, 72.553491 W 14,768′ (4,502m)Via: Incachiriaska Pass 16,278′ (4962m)Via: Sisaypampa ~14,000′ (42670m)Stop: Paucarcancha 10,270′ (3130m)O2 average 81%11.65 miles1,633′ ascent6,036′ descent It’s always hard to fall asleep after a full day of hiking. I toss and turn and eventually fall asleep. I kinda wake up and work hard to convince myself … More Salkantay Day 2: Sunny Incachiriaska Pass And The Long Descent Of Pampacahuana Canyon

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

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