On my 40th birthday after planning for months to scale one hell of a mountain peak, you can bet your ass I would enjoy some buffalo blue cheese something or other. I mean, that is, eventually, but first I had to hike twenty-four miles or so with over 6,000 feet elevation gain. I was excited …
It was August 20th, 2020 on an eastern Sierra mountain top and I was daydreaming about acorn squash. I had just turned forty years old on top of the tallest mountain in the continental United States. I was beyond exhausted after hiking up 6,000 feet of rocky mountain trails and maybe just a bit delusional …
Hey, hiker babe gals! I just trekked down from Whitney Portal after three days of hijinks and shenanigans at super high elevations; Mt Whitney and Meysan Lakes. I’ve basically been a ball of stress the last few days, pretty much every moment that I have not been hiking and sweating my way up mountains. (I …
The hike up the Mt Whitney Trail is not for the faint of heart, those afraid of heights or individuals who can’t deal with difficult situations. And it certainly isn’t for those who come-ill equipped, so make sure you have the best pack and boots (like those recommended on https://travelgearzone.com/best-gore-tex-shoes/) to take on the challenge. …
The Mt Whitney Trail; It’s the highest peak in the continental United States and a mountain most hikers in California and across the United States dream to one day summit. The Mt Whitney Trail will test your fitness abilities, your mind and your patience. A successful ascent is not a simple planning process and don’t …