Hiking and Backpacking Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic
What unique risks and safety practices should be considered when hiking during the COVID-19 pandemic?… Read More
Cedo Nulli (Never Give Up)
One of the BEST parts of every TSX backpacking experience is the people we spend time with on the journey. For us, it’s incredibly rewarding to help people overcome challenges, … Read More
Grand Canyon: Important November 30th Deadline
If you are considering a spring 2020 Grand Canyon Challenge trek with us, have friends who have expressed interest, or have already registered for a 2020 trek, please help us … Read More
Pass the Salt!
While each TSX experience has moments that are “pretty hard,” challenges are overcome as a team with great spirit. Get a feel for the challenge and spirit of TSX in … Read More
Leave It All Behind
Meetings, social media, homework, anxiety, self-doubt… whatever’s holding you back, leave your daily hustle behind this spring and reset by spending three nights backpacking through one of the most inspirational … Read More
Sharing the Truth on Mother’s Day
(by Chris Casado, Co-Founder, TSX Challenge, originally published 2019, updated 2020) It’s time to come clean. Two moms are largely responsible for making TSX a reality. I started TSX in … Read More
Don’t Get The Blues Hiking In Wet Shoes
While it continues to snow in the high Sierra, now’s the time to start preparing for summer hikes. Record California precipitation means lingering snow, full streams and hiking in wet … Read More
How Recent California Winter Storms Will Impact Summer Backpacking in the Sierra
It has been DUMPING snow in the Sierra this winter, and this past week, which gives us goosebumps to think what the summer may hold. As of end of January, … Read More
Mt. Whitney: Important January 31st Deadline
If you are considering a Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge trek to Mt. Whitney with us in 2019, have friends who have expressed interest, or have already registered for a 2019 trek, … Read More
Keeping It Real With 30 Outtakes
Great stuff comes with backpacking the Sierra and Grand Canyon. You’ve seen the glamour shots, inspirational quotes and incredible achievements. Less appreciated (but often more rewarding!) is the laughter, sweat, … Read More