Among the passes into the Sierra Nevada from the east are 4 that have a reputation as being more difficult than the others. Mostly because of the elevation gain from trail head to pass ( >6,000 ft). Terms like “nasty four” are used. The passes are Shepard, Sawmill, Taboose, and Baxter . I had hikedContinue reading “Baxter Pass and Peak”
Category Archives: Backpacking
Ash Meadow Loop, Oct. 2019
Kevin and I were looking for one more trip to the Sierra before the winter storms hit. Initially we planned to go to the High Sierra, but very strong winds were forecast for the higher elevations. So we decided to stay to lower elevations in the southern part. Muah Mountain had been on our listContinue reading “Ash Meadow Loop, Oct. 2019”
John Muir Trail Sept 7-27, 2019
For years I have been trying to get a permit to hike the John Muir Trail. I finally did when I met Lance at a 4th of July party.
3 nights Cottonwood Pass Backpack for Peakbagging
With Jack still on the John Muir Trail and Kevin heading up to the Sierra for a weekend of technical climbing on some peaks I could not stand the thought of missing out 🙂
Kearsarge Lakes, Sept. 2019
On Friday evening Marisa, Quinn, Srisuda and I met at Gray’s Meadow’s campground west of the town of Independence in preparation for a 3 day / 2 night backpacking hike starting from Onion Valley. Our first trip to this area was in 2011.
Sawmill Pass, 4 Day Backpack, August 2019
Sawmill Pass is one of the more difficult passes from the east into the Sierra Nevada. This is mostly because it starts at 4600 ft in the desert and tops out at 11,347 ft, with some ups and downs this leads to almost 7000 ft elevation gain.
Quick Sierra Backpack – Taboose Pass
Last weekend Kevin suggested to go up to the Sierra for a quick 1-night backpacking trip. Initially I balked at the 300 miles driving each way, but then his enthusiasm got me exited and I signed up for it.