Water is always a challenge when hiking in the desert, especially in the western remote part of the Grand Canyon. Water dictates survival, comfort and fun, in that order.

Kerrie and Ray's thru hikes, packraft loops, and other adventures
Water is always a challenge when hiking in the desert, especially in the western remote part of the Grand Canyon. Water dictates survival, comfort and fun, in that order.
Hiking cross country between Twin Island Lakes and Blue Lake Pass on the Sierra High Route is all about navigating on a micro scale.
Total Miles: 8.72 Cumualtive Miles: 244 Elevation Gain: 2819 ft Elevation Loss: 2948 ft Camp: Twin Island Lake I watch the helicopter overhead and it
A Zero Day at Red’s Meadow Resort and a “Flip Flop” Decision
On day 17 of our Sierra High Route hike we had to change our plan because of the Lion’s Fire…..
Meeting the inspirational “Tinman” and storing memories for my happy place on Day 15 of the Sierra High Route