Kerrie and Ray's thru hikes, packraft loops, and other adventures
In March 2021, the writer embarked on a challenging adventure in a remote area of the Water Pocket Fold in Utah. With a detailed plan to find water in canyons rarely visited, the trip took an unexpected turn. Facing a water crisis, their survival was uncertain until they stumbled upon a life-saving pool in the desert.
Exploring Thousand Island and Garnet Lake in the Sierra Mountains by Packraft
Route: The Collegiate Peak Loop is a 160-mile Loop that combines the Colorado Trail (CT) where it splits to an East and West route through
On the last day of our hike, I reflect on the Arctic Circle Trail and Greenland and why this place is so unique.
On Day 5 we hike off trail to a beautiful waterfall. Anywhere else it would have a lot of visitors and a big parking lot. Here it is not even named.
Day 4 on the Arctic Circle Trail, we chase after musk ox (or rocks?) and witness amazing northern lights