top of page
Search
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_e885d721e57b4855ad223ada6dc318da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_e885d721e57b4855ad223ada6dc318da~mv2.webp)
![Vogelsang Loop](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_e885d721e57b4855ad223ada6dc318da~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_e885d721e57b4855ad223ada6dc318da~mv2.webp)
Sep 18, 20215 min read
Vogelsang Loop
TL;DR Enjoy the Yosemite high country in this 23mi loop hike out to Vogelsang Lake. If you're feeling up for some off-trail scrambling,...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_0cc60cdfd06943d0a92ee6d64b4b5b84~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_0cc60cdfd06943d0a92ee6d64b4b5b84~mv2.webp)
![Young Lakes Out and Back](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_0cc60cdfd06943d0a92ee6d64b4b5b84~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_0cc60cdfd06943d0a92ee6d64b4b5b84~mv2.webp)
Jul 19, 20203 min read
Young Lakes Out and Back
TL;DR This was a fun short overnight we did on a whim. Starting from Tuolumne Meadows from the Young Lakes via Dog Lake trail head, the...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_047fe2dc28244518b232746afba9ded5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_047fe2dc28244518b232746afba9ded5~mv2.webp)
![Chilnualna Falls Out and Back](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_047fe2dc28244518b232746afba9ded5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_047fe2dc28244518b232746afba9ded5~mv2.webp)
Oct 26, 20193 min read
Chilnualna Falls Out and Back
TL;DR Check out one of the least visited areas of Yosemite . Starting from Wawona, its a steep (but not as steep as the valley) up to the...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_d3b794a31b0c484492d26d6f74b06bc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_d3b794a31b0c484492d26d6f74b06bc0~mv2.webp)
![JMT Day 3](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_d3b794a31b0c484492d26d6f74b06bc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_d3b794a31b0c484492d26d6f74b06bc0~mv2.webp)
Aug 19, 20182 min read
JMT Day 3
TL;DR Day 3 took us from Upper Cathedral Lake to Lyell Fork in 15.3 moderately flat miles. We took an extended lunch in Tuolumne Meadows...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_3b22e4614b534af6b6409f1c20da319c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_3b22e4614b534af6b6409f1c20da319c~mv2.webp)
![JMT Day 2](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_3b22e4614b534af6b6409f1c20da319c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_3b22e4614b534af6b6409f1c20da319c~mv2.webp)
Aug 6, 20182 min read
JMT Day 2
TL;DR For our second day on the trail, we hiked from Little Yosemite Valley to Upper Cathedral Lake. This was our first full day of...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_5981177385034379b15463e13345eba1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_5981177385034379b15463e13345eba1~mv2.webp)
![JMT Day 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_5981177385034379b15463e13345eba1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_5981177385034379b15463e13345eba1~mv2.webp)
Aug 3, 20182 min read
JMT Day 1
TL;DR Our first day on the trail took us from Happy Isles to Little Yosemite Valley in 5 short miles. Because we didn’t get a Little...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_57c78488a9e4495c8e94b2511080d8ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_57c78488a9e4495c8e94b2511080d8ec~mv2.webp)
![Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Backpacking](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_57c78488a9e4495c8e94b2511080d8ec~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_57c78488a9e4495c8e94b2511080d8ec~mv2.webp)
Sep 2, 20175 min read
Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Backpacking
TL;DR If you’re interest in a 30 mile thru-hike that is just as beautiful as it is exhausting then you should check out Yosemite’s Grand...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_1e834e70cd99437da2e71fcf0fd60ffd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_1e834e70cd99437da2e71fcf0fd60ffd~mv2.webp)
![Cathedral Lakes Backpacking](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_1e834e70cd99437da2e71fcf0fd60ffd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_1e834e70cd99437da2e71fcf0fd60ffd~mv2.webp)
Apr 2, 20174 min read
Cathedral Lakes Backpacking
TL:DR You don’t have to go very far to see some pristine high sierra lakes and epic sunsets. We did this 12.6 mile thru hike over 3 days/...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_a5c25cca932f436da5652dbda9239629~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_a5c25cca932f436da5652dbda9239629~mv2.webp)
![10 Lakes Backpacking](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_a5c25cca932f436da5652dbda9239629~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_a5c25cca932f436da5652dbda9239629~mv2.webp)
Jun 17, 20163 min read
10 Lakes Backpacking
TL;DR Awesome area of Yosemite that’s only 6.4mi from Tioga Road? That would be 10 Lakes Basin. Its approachable from either the 10 lakes...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_d3424e4f76b44c11be1cfd68f6ac863e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_d3424e4f76b44c11be1cfd68f6ac863e~mv2.webp)
![Clouds Rest](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_d3424e4f76b44c11be1cfd68f6ac863e~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_d3424e4f76b44c11be1cfd68f6ac863e~mv2.webp)
May 10, 20163 min read
Clouds Rest
TL;DR Clouds Rest is a wonderful day hike if you’re looking for something long (14.5mi) with rewarding views of the valley and Half Dome...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_e7fa216ccb5d48a0bc461f629d2c6fc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_e7fa216ccb5d48a0bc461f629d2c6fc7~mv2.webp)
![Upper Yosemite Falls](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_e7fa216ccb5d48a0bc461f629d2c6fc7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_e7fa216ccb5d48a0bc461f629d2c6fc7~mv2.webp)
Apr 14, 20163 min read
Upper Yosemite Falls
TL;DR Upper Yosemite Falls trail is a real leg burner but a great day hike. The trail runs up on the left side of the falls. Start early...
![](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_a0800586a1924e46ad7db87453c569cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_250,h_250,fp_0.50_0.50,q_30,blur_30,enc_auto/5b30e6_a0800586a1924e46ad7db87453c569cf~mv2.webp)
![Fern Ledge Trail](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5b30e6_a0800586a1924e46ad7db87453c569cf~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_514,h_386,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/5b30e6_a0800586a1924e46ad7db87453c569cf~mv2.webp)
Apr 7, 20164 min read
Fern Ledge Trail
Overview When we went: February 13, 2016 Thoughts ~ Not for the faint of heart I premise this post by strongly advising that you consider...
bottom of page