Thank you and congratulations to the amazing teams we had with us on the trail this summer! With Labor Day here, and California’s forests temporarily closed, our summer season ended with just shy of a dozen teams who joined us … Read More
Discover the gear we keep in our backcountry kitchen including which stoves, pots, and utensils we have and why we use them for large groups.… Read More
Get insight into our approach to backcountry meal planning. If you are ready to start eating fresher and healthier on the trail, start here.… Read More
As a backpacking guide, I take my training for TSX trips very seriously. Here is how I prepare for an upcoming trip.… Read More
As an avid non-runner, I’m sharing my training regimen to hopefully spark some ideas on how you can train for backpacking while leveraging exercises that you enjoy doing and that work for your body and schedule.… Read More
One year ago this week we had some heart breaking news to share with our TSX family. Jan, who had completed seven TSX Challenge experiences over several years and had become an iconic figure in the TSX family, was on … Read More
The person who first introduce me to this route, and to backpacking, was a fifth grade teacher at Gettysburg Elementary School in Clovis, California, a school I attended for 3rd – 6th grades. Clovis is a proud community in Central … Read More
We have officially crossed the midway point in our spring season and summer is on the horizon. As we wind down in the Grand Canyon, that means it’s time to gear up in the Sierra!… Read More
Not all Grand Canyon backpacking experiences are created equal. Discover a new route through rugged terrain, remote canyons and secluded beaches with TSX.… Read More
What looking out the window can tell us about California’s recent winter storm and backpacking the Sierra this summer.
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