Hiking & Backpacking

Blog – Hiking & Backpacking

Quick hikes through extended backpacking trips, follow my adventures through the mountains.

High Sierra Trail Day 6 – Crabtree Ranger Station to Guitar Lake

High Sierra Trail Day 6 – Crabtree Ranger Station to Guitar Lake

The High Sierra Trail continued for a bit through the same, dried up forest we encountered the previous day, but as we approached treeline, the landscape gave way to familiar soaring alpine habitats with trickling creeks, grassy tussocks, soggy meadows, and occasional tarns.

Packing for the High Sierra Trail

Packing for the High Sierra Trail

Packing for the High Sierra Trail was one of the harder parts about the entire trip. It was a careful balancing act of not carrying more weight than I had to for a week, but also not being in the middle of nowhere and not have something I needed or wanted.

The High Sierra Trail – The Famous Sierra Nevada Traverse in Sequoia National Park

The High Sierra Trail – The Famous Sierra Nevada Traverse in Sequoia National Park

It turns out that the High Sierra Trail (HST) is like the JMT’s little brother and an incredible alternative. At only 72 miles, it can be completed in under a week, but it still features everything the Sierras have to offer; Colossal mountains, jagged peaks and ridges, crystal clear alpine lakes, magnificent lush forests, stunning meadows, towering waterfalls, and an abundance of wildlife.