There were only a few days left to view Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) and Malte had never seen a Comet. So we decided to climb San Gorgoino (11,499 ft, 3505 m) and spend a night on the peak for our best chance to catch a glimpse.
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With both of us on opposite coasts, it was time to meet in the middle for this year’s trip.
Continue reading “Father/Daughter Trip September 2024”Pine Creek Pass with Merriam Peak (13,103 ft / 3994 m)
Jack has missed hiking in the Sierra since moving to the East Coast. So we set up a short (2 nights), late season trip to Pine Creek Pass.
Continue reading “Pine Creek Pass with Merriam Peak (13,103 ft / 3994 m)”Backpacking Scandinavia
Introduction
After I finished my apprenticeship, I decided to take 3 months to hike and travel in different countries. My plan was to hike 5-6 weeks in Scandinavia. After that I visited my uncle Uwe in the USA and hiked a few days in the Sierra Nevada with him.
Lamarck Col -> Helen Lake -> Piute Pass; incl. 13ers Goethe, Black Giant, Fiske
After my nephew finished his apprenticeship he took off 3 months for hiking. He started by hiking 600 miles south starting from the North Cape in Norway on the E1. Then he flew to California where I had planned an introduction the the Sierra Nevada.
Continue reading “Lamarck Col -> Helen Lake -> Piute Pass; incl. 13ers Goethe, Black Giant, Fiske”Table Rock Mountain September 2024
Table Rock State Park was a perfect location for the first SC camping trip for Dorie and me.
Continue reading “Table Rock Mountain September 2024”4 South Carolina Peaks August 2024
I’m still working on the 3,000 ft peaks in SC and this group of four was uneventful, almost…
Continue reading “4 South Carolina Peaks August 2024”Lake Basin and Observation Peak, August 2024
On our hike last year, Brian suggested this trip for this year. It’s to one of his favorite basins in the Sierra and had a great peak for me to climb.
Continue reading “Lake Basin and Observation Peak, August 2024”Mount Katahdin, Terminus of Appalachian Trail – August 2024
Dorie and I planned a trip to Maine to get out of the Carolina heat. Ken and Quinn joined us there. We didn’t know Tropical Storm Debbie would meet us there.
Mt. Newcomb Loop, July 2024
A week backpacking to climb a few 13ers and explore some lakes and Miter Basin. Unfortunately, none of my regular Sierra hiking companions was available and I had to go by myself.
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