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Happy Independence Day. #shaverlake #baldmountain

Happy Independence Day. #shaverlake #baldmountain #grateful #tsxfamily

Waiting for sunset at one of our favorite places i

Waiting for sunset at one of our favorite places in the Sierra. #schoolmarmlake #20milesdeep #offtrail #hellforsurechallenge #tsxchallenge #johnmuirwilderness #kidswhohike

We had our youngest team ever on the trail with us

We had our youngest team ever on the trail with us last week, learning about themselves, and the outdoors, through experiences can’t be taught in a classroom. It wasn’t a typical summer camp - it was true camping, adventure and exploring in some of the most remote parts of the Sierra while summiting two 12,000’ off trail peaks. They learned how to hike smart, safe, leave no trace, and made some incredible memories with each other and their families. We’re going to find a way to get the price point down on this so we can take 100 kids out next year to enable and inspire the next generation. When you’re 12 years old and complete a challenge like this, you realize you can do anything you put your mind to. #tsxchallenge #leavenotrace #hellforsure #notyouraverage #summercamp #lessscreentime #morescreetime #kidswhohike #perserverance #earnit #noshower #idhikethat #mtwhitney #kingscanyonnationalpark #sequoianationalpark #johnmuirwilderness #lamorinda #clovis #shaverlake #centralsierra #sierranationalforest #hellforsurelake #redmountain #mthutton #centralvalley #inspirationforalifetime

Sunset from camp at 11,000’ in Red Mountain Basi

Sunset from camp at 11,000’ in Red Mountain Basin, John Muir Wilderness. #tsxchallenge #hellforsurechallenge #red mountainbasin #johnmuirwilderness #sunset #optoutside #dinkeylakeswilderness #lecontedivide #team1 #june2020 #nopeople #peaceful #backpackingadventures

Team #1, Disappointment Lake. #hellforsurechalleng

Team #1, Disappointment Lake. #hellforsurechallenge #tsxchallenge #disapointmentlake #johnmuirwilderness #coldbath #centralsierra #inspirationforalifetime

The fish are in trouble. @dbalduc #hellforsurechal

The fish are in trouble. @dbalduc #hellforsurechallenge #tsxchallenge

Parks are opening back up. Let’s do this. #hikin

Parks are opening back up. Let’s do this. #hikingsafety #sequoianationalpark #kingscanyonnationalpark #tsxchallenge #june4 #reopening #mtwhitney

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.
https://tsxchallenge.com/trek-dates/mt-goddard/
#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

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