Pass the Salt!
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!
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 (but often more rewarding!) is the laughter, sweat, tears and and friendships that build the journey of each … Read More
Grand Canyon Challenge kick-off!
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
Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
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
The Only Summer Program that Takes Your Kids to the Top
In 1993 my parents put my 12 year old sister, center with red had, on a week-long trans-Sierra hike to Mt. Whitney with TSX Co-Founder and 5th grade teacher, Mike Murphy, far left. What were they thinking?! As it turns … Read More
Do young people have more TSX? 2015 summary statistics
It’s a burning question. Aren’t they too young for TSX? Am I too old? Will there be others my age? Will I fit in? Read on for a few summary statistics from our summer 2015 treks around age, gender and geography.… Read More
Grand Canyon Video: Feel the serenity
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
Central Valley native and Mt. Whitney guide to Summit Denali
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