Join us for an inspirational and informative talk on Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney at REI Phoenix. Co-founder of the Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge, Chris Casado is passionate about exploring the Sierra. He’s spent countless summers camping in secluded lakes basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Join Chris for…
Kyle Higgins I started backpacking as a kid in North Carolina, doing week long sections of the Appalachian trail. From there I took up photography to capture the adventures I had on the trail with friends. Now out in Arizona, I explore some of the more remote places in the west and introduce friends to…
Join us for an inspirational and informative talk on Backpacking the Sierra to Mt. Whitney at REI Phoenix. Co-founder of the Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge, Chris Casado is passionate about exploring the Sierra. He’s spent countless summers camping in secluded lakes basins, crossing high alpine passes, following rushing rivers, and climbing majestic peaks. Join Chris for…
Over the last five years we’ve been fortunate to take our story on the road to REI locations throughout California, educating and inspiring individuals young and old to experience some of the most remote, least traveled regions of our nation’s back country. This year we’ll be crossing state lines. We’ve been invited to talk at…