Every year we take motivated people of all ages and experience levels into the Sierra and Grand Canyon, but this year we hit new records with our youngest participant ever, Brooks “Hooks” (9 years old), and our oldest female participant … Read More
Between the challenges of COVID and the California fires, we’re incredibly thankful for the Sierra and Grand Canyon backpacking experiences we we’ve been able to offer this year (view team pictures here!). We have an exciting 2021 trek schedule, and now is … Read More
What unique risks and safety practices should be considered when hiking during the COVID-19 pandemic?… Read More
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
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
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
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!
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
(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
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
