Our public lands are under threat. Right now, Trump is on his way to Salt…
Tag: John Muir Trail
With Sierra snowpack levels exceeding 150% and more snow in the immediate forecast, it’s hard…
This week I decided to dig through reports from my affiliate networks to see which products you all purchased the most this year. First off, I wanted to thank you for continuing to support this site by clicking through on affiliate links and banners–I really appreciate it. In return, I hope you find the content relevant, compelling, and useful. Below you will find ten of the best sellers from the year–this is by no means comprehensive, just ten products I noticed had been purchased repeatedly. The list may give you some ideas for holiday gifts if you are struggling with those last minute purchases. I would love to hear what you think about the items.
Putting one foot in front of the other with pain in each step, I finally arrived at a flat clearing near the creek. I let go of the trekking poles and watched them fall to the ground in opposite directions. I dropped my backpack to the ground. Next I pulled out my sleeping pad and laid flat on my back, prying my shoes off my aching feet. Staring at the sky, I felt sorry for myself and the pain this 18.8 mile day (with over a mile of elevation!) gain was causing me.
I recently interviewed professional mountain guide Greg Aiello. Based in the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains,…