In preparation for our planned backpacking trip to Yosemite in July, Avery convinced Morgan that it would be a good idea to do a one night practice run at Castle Rock State Park. The theory was that we could get home easily if it all went south. Friday afternoon Brooke […]
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Lyell Canyon to Vogelsang Lake Extravaganza
Day 1 Armed with a 1 lb bag of gummy bears, Aaron, Emily, and James set off to meet Dr. Maya, Dr. Ellen, future Dr. Nathan, Andrew, and Evan for a backpacking extravaganza in Yosemite. The first stop was at the Big, Oak Flat ranger station to pick up wilderness […]
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Silver Peak Wilderness
Aaron, Morgan, and Avery went down to Silver Peak Wilderness for Avery’s 33rd birthday and (perhaps) last backpacking hurrah! Avery checked in advance with the doctor that backpacking at 10 weeks with a 25lb pack was ok and that the hip belt “wouldn’t squish the baby”. Aaron said that he […]
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North Cascades
Day 0 Sarah picked Avery up from the airport at midnight. They had secured permits to North Cascades National Park a few months earlier. However, they hadn’t gotten any of the trips that they requested. Avery had checked the box “just give me something”. “Something” turned out to be a […]
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Chewing Gum Lake
Day 1 Aaron and Emily set off for Emigrant Wilderness for Emily’s first backpacking trip! Joining them was Jordan and Veda, also on their first backpacking trip, and James, trying out his new backpacking gear for the first time after getting hooked from going to Redwoods National Park. The crew […]
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Golden Trout Wilderness Trip Report
Following the disappointment from last year’s Click’s Creek Trip, Avery, Aaron, and Morgan set out for redemption- journeying to the Golden Trout Wilderness in Inyo National Forest. Maya, Ellen, and Luca joined them on their trip with the goals of catching a golden trout and summiting Mount Langley (14026 ft). […]
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High Sierra Loop Part 2
Last year Avery, Aaron, Morgan, Andrew, and Karissa intended on doing the High Sierra loop starting at Vogelsang and ending at Glen Aulin. Shortly after Merced Lake, they called an audible and shortened the trip – cutting out May Lake and Glen Aulin and heading out on the JMT to […]
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Redwood National Park Trip Report
Day 1 We began this adventure early Wednesday morning. Fueled by Pirate’s Booty and Salami Whips, they powered through the 6 hour drive to Redwood National Park. On the way they made up lists of their favorite top 5 vegetables and chips (yes, chocolate chips counted as chips). They decided […]
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Henry Coe 1 Nighter
Day 1 In preparation for backpacking season- Avery, Morgan, Andrew, and Karissa planned a quick overnight trip to Henry Coe. Just an hour outside of the Bay Area, it was the perfect spot for the first trip of the season. They met in the overflow parking lot near the Coe […]
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Rae Lakes Loop Trip Report
This tale starts in mid August with the dry lightning storm that hit the Bay Area. It sparked fires all over California and filled the air with smoke. After cancelling their camping trip to Pinecrest Aug 22nd weekend- Aaron, Avery, and Morgan were eager to get outside. They had been […]
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