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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … Read More
Keeping It Real With 30 Outtakes
Great stuff comes with backpacking the Sierra and Grand Canyon. You’ve seen the glamour shots, inspirational quotes and incredible achievements. Less appreciated … Read More
Glissading Colby Pass
Hope some of that Sierra Snow that’s been building hangs around until summer!
Friends Save 20% through October 15th, 2019
Grab a friend and sign up to join us by October 15th and save 20% on ANY of our 2019 Grand Canyon … Read More
Hell For Sure Challenge Update
To our extended TSX family, I’m writing to give you an update on our latest inspirational backpacking trek, the Hell For Sure … Read More
Colby Pass History and Route
We recently discovered a Sierra Club trip report on Colby Pass from 1920. If you have hiked the route over Colby Pass, … Read More
24 All-Natural Organic Seconds
Before Tough Mudder and Spartan Races, the mountains provided the most daunting natural obstacles worth conquering. They still do. On July 12, … Read More