High Sierra Trail Day 3 (Part 1) – Hamilton Lake to Kaweah Gap
Right from camp, the trail crossed Hamilton Creek and quickly started switch-backing along the side of the northern wall of Hamilton Lake’s basin.
High Sierra Trail Day 2 – Bearpaw Meadow to Hamilton Lake
In under a quarter mile, we quickly found ourselves at the Bearpaw High Sierra Camp, a wilderness lodge (glamping) perched on a cliffside high atop a 7,800′ granite saddle overlooking the Great Western Divide.
High Sierra Trail Day 1 – Crescent Meadow to Bearpaw Meadow
The High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park begins in Crescent Meadow on the southeast edge of the Giant Forest and for the first mile, it travels through this tick forest.
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.
Planning for the High Sierra Trail through Sequoia National Park
I would argue that planning for the High Sierra Trail was more difficult than the hike itself…
The History of the High Sierra Trail in Sequoia National Park
he High Sierra Trail is a spectacular 72 mile trek across the famed Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, arguably the finest mountain scenery in the United States.
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.
The Alabama Hills – One of my New Favorite Camp Spots Ever…
I ended up spending two nights camping among the rounded boulders of the Alabama Hills and since some of the following pictures were literally taken from my bed, it’s safe to say that this is one of my favorite spots I’ve ever camped at.
Montane Mansion: Exploring Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Most people won’t know the name “Montane Mansion,” but ever since the apartment complex was destroyed (or ‘featured,’ whatever…) in one of Michael Bay’s garbage Transformers movies, it’s become a famous landmark in Hong Kong through social media