Everyone has heard of Half Dome in Yosemite. It’s amazing and beautiful and the star of the show in Yosemite Valley. But there’s another dome, one that is a full dome, hanging out adjacent to Half Dome: North Dome. This rock feature looks unreachable from…
Contrary to what social media might make you think, a thru-hike will bring hard days. I had my share of really hard days and days that were mostly good but had some hard moments. It’s difficult to talk about hard days, especially after the trail,…
Hi there! If you’re here reading this, I’m guessing you are a day hiker looking to get into overnight backpacking. GREAT! Backpacking is lots of fun, but I know it can be overwhelming figuring out how to get started. In this post, I am going…
The Colorado Trail is about 485 miles long and is split up into 28 segments. Most segments start and end at a road or trailhead, and they can sometimes be pretty remote. They range from under 10 to over 20 miles long. It is relatively…
Yosemite’s high country is a backpacker’s dream—alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers, glassy mountain lakes reflecting the sky, and rugged granite ridgelines that stretch for miles. With so many backcountry lakes to explore, we had no idea where we’d end up when we first set foot on the trail….
The Colorado Trail is a 485 mile thru hike from Littleton, CO to Durango, CO, mostly along the Continental Divide. This is my gear list from my thru-hike in July-August 2021. Pack Sleep System Tent Cook Set Water Clothing Worn Clothing Packed Bathroom & Hygiene…
