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Explore beautiful hiking trails and wilderness camping in Inyo National Forest, John Muir Wilderness, and Ansel Adams Wilderness

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Intro to Packrafting: Why You Need a Packraft to Explore More on Your Backpacking Trips

Eastern Sierra, Hike Guides / April 13, 2024 /

July 15-20, 2019Author: Tiffany Lin | Photographer: Mina Lee + Tiffany’s iPhoneLocation: Lake TahoeBoat Model: Rogue LiteActivity: Packrafting If you know me, you’ll know I’m not much of a water person. I’m actually scared of the big, open water and can’t tolerate being in cold water very well. Two years ago, I went to a […]

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Kearsarge Pass: Solo Wilderness Trip

Eastern Sierra, Hike Guides / September 8, 2026 /

HIKE TO: Kearsarge PassTRAILHEAD: Kearsarge Pass TrailMILES: 9.3 miles out and backTIME: 1 night (commonly done as a day hike)DATE I FIRST WENT: 8/17/18 – 8/18/18DIFFICULTY: moderateELEVATION: 11,760 ftELEVATION GAIN: 2,595 ftPERMIT: no for day hikes, yes for overnight campingLOCATION: Inyo National Forest, Eastern Sierra CA Last August [8.17.18] I decided it was time for

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Is it Better to Day Hike or Backpack for Mt. Whitney?

Eastern Sierra, Hike Guides / February 26, 2024 /

Mount Whitney (14,505 ft) is the tallest mountain in the contiguous US (lower 48 states). It’s a long 22-mile out-and-back hike with about 6,000 ft of elevation gain. You can day hike it or overnight camp, but either way, you need a permit which can be obtained during the pre-season lotto or through last-minute permit

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Hiking Mount Whitney 14,505 ft. for the first time as a beginner backpacker

Eastern Sierra, Hike Guides / December 17, 2023 /

Two weeks ago [8.25.15] at 9 am, I summited Mt Whitney… and it was amazing!!  How many people can say that?  Well I’ve been told only 30% of hikers who attempt it will succeed in summiting.  I’ve never even thought about doing this until early this year.  I knew someone that went last year, and someone else

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