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Not too late to grab a friend and join us on a tre

Not too late to grab a friend and join us on a trek to Mt. Goddard this summer.
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#mtgoddard #tsxchallenge #optoutside #offtrail #rugged #desolate #centralsierra #kingscanyonnationalpark #backpacking

Happy Mother’s Day. This picture is from 2011, o

Happy Mother’s Day. This picture is from 2011, our first year of running TSX, and captures the moment this special mom saw her daughter as she exited the trail from Mt. Whitney after a week-long Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge trek. #mtwhitney #tsxchallenge #reunited #inspirationforalifetime #happymothersday

View of the Kaweahs from Colby Pass, July 2019. @p

View of the Kaweahs from Colby Pass, July 2019. @pineconefish
#tsxchallenge #kaweahs #colbypass #sun #clouds #snow #beauty #teamwork #sequoianationalpark #kingscanyonnationalpark #earnedit #optoutside #readytogoback #mtwhitney #offthebeatenpath #transSierra

They were wearing masks on the trail long before i

They were wearing masks on the trail long before it was cool.... or required. #fashionista #junehikinginthesierra #2018 #hellforsurechallenge #optoutside #tsxchallenge #savethemosquitoes #accessorize #hikeinstyle

Inspiration for a lifetime. #tsxchallenge #hellfo

Inspiration for a lifetime.
#tsxchallenge #hellforsurechallenge #lightningcorralmeadow #blackcapbasin #mtgoddard #offtrailhiking #centralsierra #lecontedivide #nopeople #goingtostopandcamphereoneday #shaverlake #courtrightreservoir

Remember that summer we spent backpacking the Sier

Remember that summer we spent backpacking the Sierra with our dads? #theywillneverforgetbecauseitsnowonline
#inspirationforalifetime #tsxchallenge
#mtwhitney #wasjusttheexcuse

During this time of self isolation, here is a view

During this time of self isolation, here is a view as you approach the summit of one of the most isolated high peaks in the Sierra. Scaling the south east chute of Mt. Goddard en route to summit. Kaweahs, Great Western Divide and Whitney group on horizon. Sept 2019. #mtgoddard #hellforsurechallenge #tsxchallenge #kingscanyonnationalpark #offtrail #isitsummeryet #mtwhitney #greatwesterndivide #havingfun #centralsierra

While the backcountry remains open, we have collec

While the backcountry remains open, we have collectively decided to postpone our first four Grand Canyon Challenge treks between now and mid-April for the safety of the group, and their extended families and communities. In the meantime while everyone is under lockdown we are going to keep spirits up by sharing great pictures of places and stories of people who have inspired us on our hikes. Like, share, and prepare get back out there once the dust settles! In this picture, Casey (Stallion) and Mike (Cougar), two brothers from Bakersfield who roped their family into what later became known as the “Reed Family Death March” (aka Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge) took an evening 3-mile RT off-trail evening hike with Dirk (Trailhound) to explore the remote lake basins on the barren benches above Colby Lake. It was an incredible mid-July sunset, capped by spotting a “big freaking Toad” (buck) on the way down. The family survived the march, and had planned to reconnect on our first planned Grand Canyon trek on March 22. We’ll miss you guys! Stay healthy and we’ll get you back out there soon!
#tsxfamily #tsxchallenge #colbylake #offtrail #buck #toad #mtwhitney #sequioanationalpark #grandcanyonnationalpark #kingscanyonnationalpark #centenialpeak #milestonemountain #colbypass #greatwesterndivide #cantnobodyholdmedown #ohno #igottokeeponmoving #optoutside #findyourpark

Looking at nothing but opportunity ahead. #grandca

Looking at nothing but opportunity ahead. #grandcanyonchallenge #reasontoexplore #offthebeatenpath #yolo #makeeverydaycount #tsxchallenge

Into the unknown... #socialdistancing #winterstorm

Into the unknown... #socialdistancing #winterstormbrewing #wilderness #centralsierra #silentwoods

Spring training hike, Mt. Diablo in sight. #tsxcha

Spring training hike, Mt. Diablo in sight. #tsxchallenge #mtdiablo #grandcanyonbound #grandcanyonchallenge #hellforsurechallenge #lafayetteca #walnutcreek #springtraining #feelinggood #orinda #moraga

Looking mighty enticing on this beautiful spring-l

Looking mighty enticing on this beautiful spring-like day. #sierranevada #sequoianationalpark #kingscanyonnationalpark #kaweahmountains #centralvalley #tsxchallenge #hellforsurechallenge #signsofspring #snowcoveredpeaks #optoutside #isitsummeryet #reedley #dinuba #blossomtrail

Just under a month away from our first Grand Canyo

Just under a month away from our first Grand Canyon Challenge trek of 2020. Going to be a GREAT spring season in the Canyon! #grandcanyonchallenge #tsxchallenge #hancerapids #newhancetrail #grandcanyon #hikeaz #tontotrail #springiscoming #optoutside #coloradoriver #backpackingadventures #tsxfamily

Anticipating a sunrise at camp near Chocolate Ridg

Anticipating a sunrise at camp near Chocolate Ridge, overlooking the Kern Canyon, on day 5 of the Trans-Sierra Xtreme Challenge (July 2019 pictured). A few spots left for July 2020, link to details in bio! Photo credit @pineconefish
#tsxchallenge
#sequoianationalpark #mtwhitney #kerncanyon #chocolateridge #tsxroute #sunriseinthesierra #highsierratrail #insight #jmt #optoutside #thruhike #radiantheat #tsxfamily #outdooradventures #inspirationforalifetime

Good morning 2020. #dinkeycreek #newyearday #sunri

Good morning 2020. #dinkeycreek #newyearday #sunrisehike #quiet #peaceful #startthedayoffright #tsxchallenge #centralsierra #sierranationalforest #shaverlake

Warm hugs from our family to yours! #tsxchallenge

Warm hugs from our family to yours! #tsxchallenge #tsxfamily

Martha Lake, and Mt. Goddard (Sept 2019). #tsxchal

Martha Lake, and Mt. Goddard (Sept 2019).
#tsxchallenge #mtgoddard #marthalake #kingscanyonnationalpark #centralsierra #offtrail

An incredibly colorful winter sunrise taking place

An incredibly colorful winter sunrise taking place behind the Sierra this morning. Going to be a GREAT day! #centralsierra #clovis #sanger #reedly #sunrise #tsxchallenge #sierranevada #kingscanyonnationalpark #johnmuirwilderness #sierranationalforest #goodmorning #greatday #optoutside #makeithappen

The High Sierra, Mt. Whitney in distance, Sept 201

The High Sierra, Mt. Whitney in distance, Sept 2019, from Mt. Goddard. #highsierra #mtwhitney #mtgoddard #tsxchallenge #sequoiaandkingscanyonnationalpark #goodmorning

Backpacking the Grand Canyon, New Hance Trail. Eve

Backpacking the Grand Canyon, New Hance Trail. Even though six million people visit the Canyon each year, we only saw two other people on this route all day... that’s how we like it! #tsxchallenge #grandcanyonchallenge #offthebeatenpath #unplugged #grandcanyon #hikeaz #backpacking #newhancetrail #serene

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