Before Tough Mudder and Spartan Races, the mountains provided the most daunting natural obstacles worth conquering. They still do. On July 12, 2017, our first of five Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge teams departed for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. Ages … Read More
After years of searching for the perfect route to complement our Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge and Grand Canyon Challenge experiences, we’ve found it! Introducing the Hell For Sure Challenge, a new experience by TSX. Nestled deep in the Sierra between Yosemite … Read More
One of the best things about our Trans-Sierra route is that we travel the paths less traveled. Sometimes that means we won’t know trail conditions until we’re actually on the trail. There is very little trail information available for the … Read More
Welcome spring! We can’t wait to get into the Canyon in a few short days to kick off one of the most memorable and inspirational events in the Grand Canyon state. From a shared idea between two old college friends … Read More
The snow build up in the Sierra is going to make for an incredible summer in the back country. Here are a few shots from the summer following our last big wet winter (2011).… Read More
Over the last five years we’ve been fortunate to take our story on the road to REI locations throughout California, educating and inspiring individuals young and old to experience some of the most remote, least traveled regions of our nation’s … Read More
Warning! No glamour shots here, just the raw life and spirit of the trail to Mt. Whitney. … Read More
2016 Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge recap To the participants and volunteers who contributed to our 2016 Trans-Sierra summer treks, thank you for making this summer among our most memorable. Our 3 teams, pictured above and below, ranged from 14 to 74 … Read More
TSX was recently invited to provide input on proposed changes to management of the area around Mt. Whitney in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. As part of the Park’s recently completed Wilderness Stewardship Plan, commercial activity within the newly … Read More
When we started our late April trek into the Canyon, there was snow on the roads heading into the park. On the trail we experienced rain and hail, heard thunder, and felt the warmth of the sun while swimming in the … Read More
