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
TSX Challenge Update for COVID-19
We hope you and your family are doing well. As various local, state, national and international advisories and restrictions are put in place in response to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, we are updating our cancellation policy for all current and … 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, and accomplish goals they might not otherwise reach on their own. This … 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 get the word out to sign up by November 30th. … 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 this short 50-second video!
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 settings on Earth. Our March, April and May 2020 Grand … 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 late-2010 with the help of Mike Murphy and incredible family … 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 feet are near certainties. But don’t get the blues hiking … 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, the Sierra snow pack was tracking close to 100% of … 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, please help us get the word out for people to … Read More