The classic Four Pass Loop is a beautiful must-hike backpacking trip in Colorado that goes over four 12k ft mountain passes. Combine this with the Maroon Bells Traverse, one of the four Colorado’s great traverses, and climb two 14ers. Start at the East Fork trailhead for an epic 38 miles adventure.
Four Pass Loop Colorado (Maroon Bells): Ultimate Hiking Guide & Itinerary Read More »
Mount Baldwin 12,624 ft is a moderate class two climb in the Eastern Sierra Mountains. It starts at Convict Lake and offers beautiful views of the colorful mountains near Mammoth Lakes.
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Split Mountain is one of California’s easier 14er, but it’s a long slog. It can be done as a day hike or an overnight trip – read more about backpacking to Red Lake and Split Mountain 14,058 ft.
Hiking Split Mountain in the Eastern Sierra 14,058 ft Read More »
The Minaret Lake Loop is one of the most popular and picturesque hikes in Mammoth Lakes CA. There are many options to day hike or overnight camp in Ansel Adams Wilderness – learn about climbing the Volcanic Ridge (11,506 ft) as well to get an eye-level view of the Minarets!
Backpacking Minaret Lake Loop & Climb Volcanic Ridge in Mammoth Read More »
Hike 16 miles in Mammoth Lake’s beautiful backcountry and see 17 alpine lakes including the secluded Deer Lakes and the popular Duck Lake.
Hike Mammoth Crest to Deer Lakes and Duck Lake Read More »
Hike the less popular Big Pine South Fork trail to the turquoise glacial lake in the Palisades. The trail to Finger Lake is strenuous with a little scrambling.
Big Pine South Fork Creek, Hike to Finger Lake Read More »
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
Intro to Packrafting: Why You Need a Packraft to Explore More on Your Backpacking Trips Read More »
Ansel Adams WIlderness is one of the most beautiful parts of the Eastern Sierra, and Thousand Island Lake is one of the most popular hikes. Read to plan your 3 day trip out here
Backpacking Thousand Island Lake Loop in Ansel Adams Wilderness Read More »
HIKE TO: HENNINGER FLATS, UPPER CAMPGROUND TRAIL: MT WILSON TOLL RD MILES: 6 MILES OUT AND BACK ELEVATION: 2600 FT ELEVATION GAIN: 1300 -1500 FT ish TIME: 1 NIGHT (2 HR TOTAL HIKE TIME) DATE I WENT: 6/29 – 6/30, 2018 DIFFICULTY: MODERATE BACKPACKING TRIP HIKE PERMIT: NO, BUT YOU NEED TO SIGN IN AT
My First Solo Backpacking Trip – Henninger Flats Read More »
Rae Lakes loop is a popular 4 days/ 3 nights backpacking trail in Sequoia that follows Bubb’s Creek and goes through Glen Pass.
Rae Lakes Loop, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park Read More »