Monthly Archives: June 2021

Mosquito #1: Look, I know you’ve turned in for the night, but the girls and I were talking, and we feel badly about chasing you around the park all day. We built a campfire and would love to make it up to you by having you come out and share s’mores with us. Whaddya say?Continue reading “Camping in Yosemite”

I’ve officially finished the Sierras after a seven day stretch from Mammoth to Kennedy Meadows North, followed by another four days to South Lake Tahoe. Not easy, but could have much more difficult during a higher snow year. Evolution Creek (the most notorious river crossing) was below knee level, and I haven’t used my microspikesContinue reading “Mammoth to Lake Tahoe”

I’ve gotten some questions about the logistics of my hike: pack weight, mileage, etc. I’m currently stuck in Mammoth for an extra day, as I have to wait until the post office to open to send resupply boxes to Tuolumne Meadows and Kennedy Meadows North. Probably better for my feet, which have be getting theContinue reading “Logistical questions”

The second week of the Sierras was noteworthy given the need to summit multiple mountain passes. Ideally, one would camp just below the pass, summit first thing in the morning before the snow turns to slush, then descend and try to get close to the next pass. In reality, you run into them at entirelyContinue reading “Mammoth”

Week one in the Sierras brought me 87 miles from Kennedy Meadows to Kearsarge Pass, a somewhat lengthy exit to Onion Valley trailhead. From there was a hitch to Independence followed by a bus ride to Bishop for resupply. Early week was tough, with frequent climbs and a full 7 days of supplies, particularly afterContinue reading “Kearsarge Pass”