And Then, My Buddy Disappeared Into a Cloud
Words by Eva Glasrud, Photos by Justin Smith Ridiculous things happen at Half Dome. The very first time I did this 20-ish mile hike — all uphill one way, all […]
Tag: California
Highball Head: Finding Bravery in the Buttermilks
By Amber McDaniel “How’s your highball head?” I had been bubbling about my excitement for our upcoming trip to Bishop to a seasoned climber buddy when he broke my excitement […]
Modern Miracles, Rustic Charm
By Eva Glasrud Gentle granite slopes. Deep blue mountain lakes. No roads for miles… yet a charming group of lakeside cabins. Welcome to Lower Echo Lake, an El Dorado paradise […]
Bivy & Glamping Hub Share the Best National Park Adventures & Accommodations
Your vacation request is approved. Trip planning starts. But then comes the big decision – spend your time off relaxing in luxury or take a big adventure? You don’t have […]
14 Ways to Decrease Impact of your Summer Backpacking Trip
Words and Photos by Jenn McAmis Tangible Inspiration to incorporate more Leave No Trace (LNT) principles on your next backcountry trek It’s the time of year that my evenings become […]
Cactus to Clouds: A Trail Diary
Words and Photos by Emily Pennington 4:00am I awake to fuzzy hipster garage rock reverberating off the tin can that is my unfinished Ford Transit in the wee hours […]
48 Hours in Bishop
Words by John Williams, Photos by Trevor Jue Typically, I don’t advocate for planning things at the last possible second. But sometimes exceptions need to be made. And sometimes, the […]
Challenge by Choice
Words and photos by Emma Nord The sun radiated through towering pines, laying a canopy over the dusty trail toward Suicide Rock. Idyllwild, California—the true birthplace of the YDS (Yosemite […]
Mountain Competence
Words and Photos by Ethan Vimont I have a strange propensity to find myself in situations in which somebody else is in way over their head, and is desperate for […]
BOOM!- Kelso Sand Dunes
Words and Photos by Jenn McAmis I yearn to explore the unknown, the wild, the landscapes only found in Dr. Seuss books and space movies. The kind of places that […]
Steady Beat
Words and Photos by Bernard Capulong As my 11-year old self-approached the park with my father, I was ridden with anxiety about date attire. Pretty pressing at that age. Come […]
Run To The Hills
Words and Photos by Charllotte Anderson When people ask where I grew up, I give an answer that varies depending on how familiar the person is with the area. If […]