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 making TSX a reality. I started TSX in … 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 summer may hold. As of end of January, … 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, or have already registered for a 2019 trek, … Read More
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 Challenge, Hell for Sure Challenge or Trans-Sierra Xtreme … 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 Challenge and inform you of new dates, paces, … 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, this is definitely something you’ll appreciate. Looking up … Read More
New! Hell For Sure Challenge
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 … Read More
TSX Route – Trail Conditions Update
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 … 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 … 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