Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure
I said, “Yes!” Milissa (aka Mary Poppins) asked me to tag along on one of her adventures, The Wonderland Trail, during her 3 month potpourri hiking extravaganza. This trail was not on the top of my list due to difficult to obtain permits, lots of deep forest hiking, and required camps along the way. Boy was I pleasantly surprised over and over again during our few days together. The Wonderland…
The Uinta Highline Trail, a stunning and iconic hiking route located in the Uinta Mountains of Utah, offers adventurers a breathtaking experience as they traverse diverse landscapes, including alpine lakes, meadows filled with wildflowers, and rugged mountain terrain. Stretching approximately 105 miles from the western trailhead at the Crystal Lake Campground to the eastern trailhead at the Hayden…
A traverse of the high Sierra over the Inconsolable Range starting from Bishop Pass Trailhead and ending at Big Pine Creek Trailhead is a challenging route for experienced backpackers. On this trip, I aimed to climb Mount Goode (13,085’), Mount Agassiz (13,893’), Cloudripper (13,525’), and Vagabond Peak (13,374’). The route traverses from Bishop Pass. It goes over the Inconsolable Range via Jigsaw…
Red Slate Mountain climb, with its distinctive red granite summit, is a rewarding climb located near the McGee Creek Trailhead. This moderate hike offers stunning views and a mix of beauty and challenge, making it a great addition to your adventure in the Sierra Nevada. Red Slate Mountain is on the Sierra Sampler List, which features 100 peaks that are relatively easy to access, enjoyable to…
A solo three-day hiking trip in the Southern Sierra included climbing Monache and Templeton Mountains, experiencing solitude, and enjoying lush meadows, springs, and scenic views. The post Solo Hiking Adventure in Southern Sierra appeared first on Lady on a Rock .
The Golden Trout Wilderness offers scenic backpacking with remote trails and peaks. A detailed five-day adventure included unique landscapes, climbing multiple peaks, and immersive experiences The post 5-Day Peak Bagging in Northern Golden Trout Wilderness appeared first on Lady on a Rock .
Hello Adventures, This small volcanic dome was the setting for my annual birthday peak climb. 🎉 The hike was shared with friends and family, celebrating nature, laughter, and getting outside. Earthquake Dome, near Mammoth Lakes, offers a moderate 4.44-mile hike with 1212 feet elevation gain and stunning views from Mammoth Mountain to Mount Dana. The post Earthquake Dome: A Birthday Summit…
It is prime time to be planning for next summer's hikes and backpacking trips in the Sierra. If you are hiking, plan on hiking or just dreaming about hiking the John Muir Trail this guide is for you. Especially, if you would like to hike the trail in a personal and unique way, northbound. The John Muir Trail is traditionally hiked southbound and stretches 222 miles from Yosemite Valley to Whitney…
Hello Adventures, Back again but this time on top of Mount Tom. This backpack had a rough access road and a strenuous route, but we enjoyed the beauty and camaraderie during our rewarding summit experience. I am sorry for the Test Posts this week. I am still working out a few kinks on the blog. Hopefully no one is viewing a Blue Box in this email in place of the photo. Thank you for following…
The Great Western Divide, a remote sub-range of the Sierra Nevada, offers an exciting hiking experience. A planned route involved climbing Mount Brewer and South Guard Peak over four strenuous days, covering approximately 45 miles with significant elevation gain. The journey included beautiful landscapes, challenging navigation, and moments of solitude. The post Climbing Mount Brewer and South…
This is one of my favorite times of the year. Backpacking trip planning time. Planning and preparing for short or long backpacking trips can be intimidating and overwhelming. I have used the same trip planning system for a few years. It is simple, uses Google Drive, and works. Using Google Drive is the perfect way to keep things organized for current trips and for trips scheduled for the future.…
Joshua Tree National Park is located in the Mojave and Colorado Deserts of Southern California and is a perfect destination when it is cooler in the fall, winter or spring. Step off the main highway that is loaded with people and cars and remote desert wilderness is yours. However, it is primarily waterless. Joshua Tree National Park’s California Riding and Hiking Trail (CRHT) is an end to end…
AZT Day 29 - Mary Poppins Strikes and a Very Lazy Town Day We did not wake up refreshed nor very happy BUT the day made a major turn when our hiker friend, Mary Poppins (trail name) picked us up to eat breakfast at the “Toasted Owl” (highly recommend) and to do errands. Instant happy campers. We are hoping to see Mary Poppins again at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. After breakfast, chores, and…
AZT Day 24 - Beautiful Country on the Arizona Trail Today I felt like I was walking so slow. It might have been the 6 days of food I was carrying or that I have had a nagging nerve pain that starts in one butt cheek and runs down my leg. I literally am a pain in the butt. The landscape today was so cool and unique with views of the Mogollon Rim and miles and miles of green forest and plentiful…