Summer Joy and Inspiration 2021
Thank you and congratulations to the amazing teams we had with us on the trail this summer! With Labor Day here, and … Read More
A Tribute to El Tanko
One year ago this week we had some heart breaking news to share with our TSX family. Jan, who had completed seven … Read More
The History Behind this Picture
The person who first introduce me to this route, and to backpacking, was a fifth grade teacher at Gettysburg Elementary School in … Read More
Cedo Nulli (Never Give Up)
One of the BEST parts of every TSX backpacking experience is the people we spend time with on the journey. For us, … Read More
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 … Read More
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
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!
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
New Video! 2016 Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge
Warning! No glamour shots here, just the raw life and spirit of the trail to Mt. Whitney. … Read More