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Navigating the Mist Trail / John Muir Trails in Yosemite
The most popular hiking trails in Yosemite Valley can also be the most confusing! This short guide will help you make a good decision on your route choosing. The Mist Trail Yosemite's famous Mist Trail (sort of) takes hikers from Happy Isles to the top of Nevada Fall. The Mist Trail proper is actually a … Continue reading Navigating the Mist Trail / John Muir Trails in Yosemite
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 12): Arnot Creek to Clark Fork Trailhead
FULL VIDEO HERE! According to Thomas Winnett, there is no established TYT trail connecting the Arnot Creek and Clark Fork trailheads - it's basically just a road walk and you can make your own route. I was excited to have my two oldest kids came with me on this short but interesting hike. We parked … Continue reading Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Day 12): Arnot Creek to Clark Fork Trailhead
Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 10-11): Lake Alpine to Arnot Creek
TYT SECTION 4 My friend Greg joined me on the next section of the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail beginning at Lake Alpine and ending at Clark Fork Campground. We took the 3rd edition route past Duck Lake through the "Christmas Tree Farm" to Rock Lake, then did some serious route finding to Spicer Reservoir and then camped … Continue reading Rediscovering the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 10-11): Lake Alpine to Arnot Creek
I Got 268 Mistakes Hikers Make!
It's here (and I'm in it)! Get "268 Mistakes Hikers Make: And How to Avoid Looking Like a Total Newbie in the Woods" by Ben McMillen here: https://amzn.to/3UF4BJB
“Official” TYT Logo
After a few iterations and the help from a buddy of mine I think the final "official" TYT logo is ready to go! It's a contrast to "National Scenic Trail" moniker on established long trails. The TYT was never adopted by the government so I went with "California" instead of "national" and since it is … Continue reading “Official” TYT Logo
Hiking The Original Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 9b-10a): Alternate Route from Lake Alpine
FULL VIDEOS HERE! After 8 months waiting for the snow to melt, I am finally back on the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail! Today's hike was a gap-filler to complete the footage of my last Section (which I could not capture because my batteries died) - and to show an alternate TYT route to begin Section 4 from … Continue reading Hiking The Original Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 9b-10a): Alternate Route from Lake Alpine
Walking the Camino of California with Backcountry Pilgrim
In this episode of Papa Bear Hikes, host Martin welcomes Doug Beaumont, the California-based adventurer behind the popular YouTube channel, Backcountry Pilgrim. With decades of experience exploring the backcountry, Doug shares insights from his hiking journeys and the stories that inspire his content.Doug discusses his passion for hiking, his experiences on various trails, and the … Continue reading Walking the Camino of California with Backcountry Pilgrim
Hiking The Original Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 6-9): Carson Pass to Lake Alpine
FULL VIDEOS HERE! Section 3: Hwy 88 to Hwy 4 Finally getting to this section involved several challenges. Between record-breaking snow one year and a 4-month heatwave the next, it took me over a year to finally get back on the TYT. The weather was perfect (highs in the 60's and lows predicted in the … Continue reading Hiking The Original Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Days 6-9): Carson Pass to Lake Alpine
Hiking The Original Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Section 4 Recon): Lake Alpine to Rock Lake
Full video here: https://youtu.be/Yajy5Vmwg9s?list=PLcmgKcMv65OGiim4OvTRb0aT3J1ZhOTZU Section 4.1? Well it was just over a year since my last visit to the TYT and I was going on another day hike - this time to the beginning of what I am calling Section 4 at Lake Alpine. The reason it had been so long was that 2023's winter … Continue reading Hiking The Original Tahoe-Yosemite Trail (Section 4 Recon): Lake Alpine to Rock Lake
Is It Safe to Climb Half Dome?
Full Video: https://youtu.be/dkzPR7t6pzs Death on Half Dome You might have heard of the 20-year-old woman, Grace Rolhoff who died recently on Half Dome during her descent of the cable system with her dad. Both were extremely fit and experienced hikers, but Grace slipped on the wet granite after a storm had come in and forced … Continue reading Is It Safe to Climb Half Dome?
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