Sometimes, the Grand Canyon is best described as an emotion. This video captures the beauty, tranquility and emotion of spring backpacking in the Grand Canyon. It was put together by a participant from our March 31st Grand Canyon Xtreme Challenge trek. Thank you Donna … Read More
Zack Fisher started hiking trans-sierra treks to Mt. Whitney while a student at Bullard High School, in Fresno, Ca at the age of 15. With several seasons under his belt, he has been on Mt. Whitney (14,505 ft.) around a … Read More
“The Trans Sierra Trek looks amazing! I, however am out of shape and never done any overnight backpacking trips, let alone anything close to a long trek. What is needed to prepare and get in shape to do something like … Read More
It was the fall of 1997 when two 18 year old kids – Andy from Minnesota, and Chris from California – crossed paths during their first year of university in South Bend, Indiana. Andy studied finance while Chris pursued a … Read More
We value the support of REI and Sports Basement in helping us share our message. Meet us at one of 13 locations across California – read on for details! And gift cards…… Read More
Where can beginners hike a moderate 3.5 miles and feel like they’re 20 miles into the Sierra? Read on to learn more about California’s Bull Run Lake, high above Arnold off Highway 4.… Read More
Ready for something Grand? We are excited to announce a new annual spring hiking series, the Grand Canyon Xtreme Challenge, with 3 night / 4 day treks beginning in March and April 2015. Learn how you can join us!… Read More
Thanks Donna for putting together this great video montage of our Aug 8-16th trek! This trek was not without some adventure for everyone involved. The lightening and thunder show at Colby pass was unreal and intense. Follow the link, click … Read More
It’s pretty simple. You want to hike the Sierra and summit Mt. Whitney, and we can help. Our eBook will be listed for FREE on Amazon.com for one day on Thursday, 4/3/14. Follow the link to download Hiking Mt. Whitney: … Read More
I just got back from a four day, three night backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon on the Tonto Trail from the Bright Angel trailhead to the Hermit trailhead. For those of you with an itch to do the Grand Canyon, I’m going to detail for you a perfect, must-do moderate 4 day, 3 night itinerary. Pictures of this Grand Canyon trek will not do it justice.… Read More
