I thru-hiked the Wonderland Trail in July 2019! This was my first thru-hike post-PCT and it was significantly shorter. But, I have been wanting to do the Wonderland ever since I heard about it back in college when I was living in Seattle, and even…
Not to be mistaken with the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne is a major feature in Yosemite National Park, carved by the Tuolumne River. Towering granite walls, beautiful green-blue pools, rattlesnakes, waterfalls, and more await those who travel through this…
As an outdoor photographer who loves hiking and backpacking to places far away from the parking lot, I often grapple with how much camera gear I should bring. The photographer in me screams to bring everything, and the thru-hiking backpacker reminds me that I often…
Yosemite National Park is best known for its views of the biggest granite walls in the world located in Yosemite Valley. But when you leave the valley behind and venture out to the high country, you’ll find classic High Sierra scenery: rolling green meadows, dipping…
So, you’ve dreamed of waking up to seeing a glowing granite mountain right outside of your tent door? I understand the lure. But, the challenge of backcountry hiking won’t be your first mountain to climb on your trip to Yosemite. First, you need a backpacking…
The Four Lakes Loop is one of the best backpacking trails in Northern California. Located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, it’s one of those trails that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Mountain views, alpine lakes, forest hiking, and a good workout…
