Sea to Summit Ultralight

There is nothing worse than being woken up in the middle of the night by the cold because the down in my quilt has migrated to the sides...

Pinecreek Trailhead. This trip was originally planned to be an 11 day SHR section hike from Merriam Lake to the Silver Divide and ...

For anyone interested in Whitebark Pass here are a few details of the 'Roper Route' or Sierra High Route and an alternative that I...

I have been wanting to get an up-close and personal look at the Minarets ever since I rushed by them (much too quickly) while thru-hiking ...

Melting snow by a frozen lake at 11,000 feet. My winter stove setup in 2013 consisted of a Monatauk Gnat titanium canister stove, a hom...

Marion Lake and Cirque Crest on the Sierra High Route. The  Sierra High Route  is a cross-country hiking route, 195 miles long, throug...

LeConte Canyon. I left my comfortable camp and got an early start up the switchbacks of the JMT along upper LeConte Canyon. I would b...

Dan at the top of Potluck Pass. Day 7 started with Potluck Pass. This was an easy pass that leads to the rest of Palisade Basin. Aft...

Storms in the distance along the PCT.  This was a relaxing trip with lots of scenery and some good lighting thanks to the daily storms...

After taking a few winter trips in the local San Jacinto mountains this winter I was excited to take a real Sierra winter trip. For my fir...