If you are interested in the outdoors, you probably know and have seen photos of Yosemite Valley. A scenic river valley bracketed … Read More

We hope you and your family are doing well. As various local, state, national and international advisories and restrictions are put in … Read More

Thank you and congratulations to the amazing teams we had with us on the trail this summer! With Labor Day here, and … 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

The person who first introduce me to this route, and to backpacking, was a fifth grade teacher at Gettysburg Elementary School in … 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