We woke up early knowing exactly what was ahead—about nine miles back to the car, with the first 2.5 climbing straight up, and an even longer drive waiting for us

  I’ve been researching all the new gear coming into the market and making some purchases. I’m finalizing gear, both new and old, and going to update my list with

Despite a rough night of sleep—wind hammering the tent walls like it had something to prove—we woke to complete stillness. When I unzipped the tent, I was met with silence

I’ve been backpacking for 33 years now. My older daughter is 25 and has grown into an outdoor-loving, free-spirited woman. A few years ago, while living in Boise, Idaho, she

Disappearing in Yosemite: A Solo Journey Through Silence and Stone  Ah, sometimes I grow so tired But I know there’s one thing I got to do…. RAMBLE ON…                                                                                                                               -Led

We didn’t turn it on but we can’t turn it off, off, off Sometimes I wonder how did we get here Seems like all we ever hear is Noise  

Dawn breaks, I am aloneI’m awake, eyes unopened -Three Fish The short answer is YES, if you choose to hike uphill and avoid anything that involves Yosemite Falls, the John

Backpacking Food has come a long way since I first started backpacking over thirty years ago. When I would pack for a trip, there were not a lot of options,

The time is drawing near! I’ll be shoving off in less than three weeks for trip #1, my shakedown trip to Yosemite. I always do a quick overnighter, usually to