Sequoia & Kings Canyon
3.8 miles before Forester Pass to Kern Hot Springs I awoke to the sounds of boots on the trail and voices going by my tent. It was only 5:30 am. I tried to go back to sleep, but it was hopeless and I was on the trail by 6:20. The air was cool and the trail...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Woods Creek Bridge to 3.8 miles north of Forester Pass I had a sound sleep thanks to the pleasant sound of Woods Creek bubbling next to my tent. As I packed up and crossed Woods Creek Bridge, I saw that the tent city was just starting to stir. Food bags were hanging...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Palisades Lake to Woods Creek Bridge Though I woke around sunrise, I spent the first mile from Palisades Lake in the dark shade of the surrounding mountains. I thought, sunrise comes late in a valley, as I walked along the granite floor crossing little streams and...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
East Fork of Dougherty Creek to Palisades Lake I woke up 30 minutes later than normal and took my time getting ready, but I was still walking by 6:15. If yesterday was any indication, today was going to be a hot one. The trail, which was well established and...
Sequoia & Kings Canyon
I woke up next to the South Fork of the Kings River in Sierra National Forest and quickly packed up my cowboy camp. With everything back in the car, I drove the last 6 miles to Roads End in Kings Canyon National Park. I stepped out into the already warm air,...
Grand Canyon
The wind was a force to be reckoned with last night. It bent the branches of the trees and buffeted our tents all night howling like a tortured soul. When my alarm went off, I only had intermittent sleep to show for all my efforts. Bedazzled didn’t fare any...
Grand Canyon
I awoke before my alarm and peeked out of my tent. I saw Bedazzled’s tent right in front of mine. You know, sleeping on the rim of the Grand Canyon is probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I had the luck to have someone camp right in front of...
Grand Canyon
We woke up at 6:00 and decided to take the Transept Trail to Bright Angel Point for sunrise. The spot is only a quarter-mile from the lodge so we knew it might be crowded. As we passed the lodge, the smell of bacon was drifting through the air and our empty stomachs...
Grand Canyon
My alarm went off at 6:00 AM and I got up slowly. My legs felt strange. At first I couldn’t place the feeling, but then I realized they were a little sore. Only 11 days after finishing the PCT and my legs are sore from a 7 mile hike. Granted we dropped over...
Grand Canyon
My alarm went off at 5:00 and I rummaged around trying to find my watch. Successful turning it off, I went off again at 5:02. It was time to get up. I looked over and poked Bedazzled. Even though the temperature was supposed to drop to 37 degrees, the inside of our...
Pacific Crest Trail
Bedazzled and I sit down and answer your questions about our 2017 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. This is part two of a three part Q&A series. Stay tuned and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified when new videos come out. Thank you all for submitting your...
Pacific Crest Trail
Bedazzled and I sit down and answer your questions about our 2017 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike. This is part two of a three part Q&A series. Stay tuned and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to be notified when new videos come out. Thank you all for submitting your...
