Backpacking

A short, but epic, backpacking trip with Aidan in the Cottonwood Lakes region of the Eastern Sierra. 15 miles over two days. Aidan's first campfire, first time in a tent, first time in the snow, and lots of first animal sightings. Definitely a great adventure!

50 miles in 4 days, 2 with Dr. Rock and 2 solo, around the Three Sisters Loop in Central Oregon. Volcanoes, glacier capped peaks, and some serious dehydration made for another great adventure. Combined with an excellent side trip to Crater Lake National Park.

5 days and 4 nights with Dustin around the famous Rae Lakes Loop in Kings Canyon National Park. Almost 50 miles filled with everything from bears and snakes to lakes, near hypothermia, and a wind blasted Glen Pass at nearly 12,000'.

4 days and 3 nights with my Dad in the Jack Main Canyon area of Yosemite National Park near Hetch Hetchy. 40 miles of epic lakes, meadows, and glacier carved valleys. Two of the days without seeing a single human. Try finding that anywhere else in Yosemite!

A trip to Wyoming gave me the opportunity for an adventure in Grand Teton National Park. A 4 day, 3 night solo backpacking tour of the Teton Crest Trail, considered by many to be one of the best backpacking routes in North America. 40 miles of amazing alpine scenery.