Category: Hiking

Alta Peak and Giant Forest at Sequoia National Park

I planned this trip as a test run for the John Muir Trail next month, but it turned out to be an amazing trip by itself. It’s a shame that…

John Muir Trail Date Set, Permit Reserved

The countdown begins for August 17, 2009. After calling the Yosemite Association and talking to a less than courteous person on the phone, I made my reservation for the Wilderness Permit required for the John Muir Trail.

Chantry Flat to Sturtevant Falls Hike

A couple of weekends ago I did this short hike with my dad who was visiting from Argentina. This is a short easy 3-mile round trip walk in the Angeles…

Planning for the John Muir Trail

7/7/09 Update: Check out my updated packing list. 11/21/09 Update: Also check out my JMT journal. I’m been reading a lot of about this trail and it looks like an…