Gil (GoHiker.com) and I hiked the High Sierra Trail June 17-22. This entry will serve as a summary of our trip. It will be updated with links to the trip reports and photo galleries for each day of our trip as they are created. Going into our hike, I had some concerns about mosquitoes, snow, and water sources. Here is what … Read More
Tuesday morning (June 16th), I leave for the High Sierra Trail. It will be my first multi-night backpack as an adult and frankly, I’m not sure if I’m more excited or nervous at this point. When planning a big trip, it’s pretty easy for me to get lost in the details and not look at the bigger picture. Now that … Read More
After daydreaming about taking on this hike for a few years, I will finally be hitting trail June 17th. The High Sierra Trail (HST) starts in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park (SEKI), travels east and eventually meets up with the John Muir Trail (JMT). The JMT can be followed to the summit of Mt. Whitney, which is one of my favorite places … Read More