Tag: WInd

Humboldt Redwoods Day 2: Wind, Wounded Knee Shuffle and Rumbling Trucks

June 12, 2025

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

Ausangate Day 2: Apacheta And Warmisaya Passes, Windy Rainbow Mountain And A Hail Storm

May 24, 2025

Saturday, May 24Start: Pucacocha 15,214′ (4637m)Via: Abra Apacheta 16,184′ (4933m)Via: Abra Warmisaya 16,462′ (5018m)Via: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)Via: Vinicunca or Montaña de Siete Colores 16,532′ (5039m)Stop: Surine Cocha 15,768′ (4806m)8.18 miles3,103′ ascent2,480′ descentO2 87%46% acclimated to 15,768′, fully acclimated to 8,694′ I fall asleep about 8:30 pm. I resist as long as possible before I … More Ausangate Day 2: Apacheta And Warmisaya Passes, Windy Rainbow Mountain And A Hail Storm

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