Category: Americas

10 Tips for Climbing Half Dome at Yosemite

1Starting in 2010, hiking Half Dome will require a permit. You can reserve a permit up to 4 months in advance on the National Park Service website. 2 If you…

John Muir Trail: Post Trip Thoughts

Some of the thoughts I had about the trail after I returned home and back to civilization.

John Muir Trail Day 23: Guitar Lake to Mount Whitney to Whitney Portal

Reaching the summit of Mount Whitney was the perfect way to finish this incredible 23-day journey.

John Muir Trail Day 22: Bighorn Plateau to Guitar Lake

I settled down in a nice spot by Guitar Lake before it got dark. There were no clouds and it looks like the weather would be great the next day.

John Muir Trail Day 21: Vidette Meadow to Forester Pass to Bighorn Plateau

Looking back, this was my favorite day of the entire hike, mainly because of Forester Pass and Bighorn Plateau.