Trail Camp, Mt. Whitney Trail

My trip to Trail Camp via Mt. Whitney Trail

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May 7, 2021 by Olya Andronova

I had a hard day yesterday on Mt. Whitney Trail hiking from Whitney Portal. With with all the snow in the Sierras and getting an altitude sickness later in the day, I avoided climbing to the top of Whitney the next morning.  Experienced  small abrasions and minor bleeding on my right hand after falling and …

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Peter Grubb Ski Hut

Snowshoe Day Hike to Peter Grubb Ski Hut

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March 30, 2021 by Olya Andronova

Snowshoeing to Peter Grubb Ski Hut has been on my bucket list for the longest period of time. Today, I made it happen! I hiked my way in snow and approaching storms to get to the hut. I made my way to the Peter Grubbs Hut.  Peter Grubb Hut is located below Castle Peak in …

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Andesite Peak

Snowshoeing to Andesite Peak

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January 9, 2021 by Olya Andronova

Super fun day today snowshoeing to Andesite Peak.  I was planning to do the trek last weekend, but with the storms rolling in, I decided to postpone it till this weekend.  Beautiful clear skiers.  It feels SO magical to be outside!  I could not ask for a better day like today! The climb to 8,219-foot …

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Castle Peak Snowshoe Hike

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January 1, 2021 by Olya Andronova

Snowshoe Hike to Castle Peak is an incredible experience! With winter here, the trail to Castle Peak is excellent for snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Today, I got to see great views of mountain peaks to the south and east. Castle Peak itself is a dramatic volcanic summit, covered with ice and snow in the …

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Royal Gorge Overlook

Cross-Country Ski Trek to Point Mariah

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December 21, 2020 by Olya Andronova

Super fun day today cross country skiing at Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort.  I have always wanted to do a cross-country trip at Royal Gorge Ski Resort. Today, I made it happen!

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Top Yosemite Waterfalls Day Hikes

In: Trail Notes
July 30, 2020 by Olya Andronova

There are over 2,000 waterfalls to explore in Yosemite! Spring is my favorite season to check them out. In the spring, Yosemite’s waterfalls are truly at their best! Spring provides fair weather, fewer crowds, and for me personally, it is the best time to hit the trails.

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Top Day Hikes Along Tioga Pass Road

In: Trail Notes
July 30, 2020 by Olya Andronova

Day hikes and overnight trips along Tioga Pass are abundant with a scenic reward of its own. Trips available from the stretch of the Tioga Road range from relatively level forested hikes to Yosemite Valley’s north rim to trails plummeting deep into Yosemite’s northernmost canyons.

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Burro Pass. Sierra Nevada.

My trip to Matterhorn Canyon Loop

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July 20, 2020 by Olya Andronova

Matterhorn Canyon Loop is one of the best trips I took in the Sierras! The glaciated granite of northern Yosemite National Park is rich in all its glory and all the features that Sierras offer make backpacking an addictive experience! Matterhorn Canyon is located in Hoover Wilderness and Northern Yosemite. The 50-mile loop traverses through …

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Top Day Hikes Along Highway 395

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July 2, 2020 by Olya Andronova

Day hikes in my opinion along the Highway 395 are by far are one of the best in the Sierra Nevada! I have logged enough miles in the Sierra Nevada to cover some of the amazing trails I possibly can including trails along the Highway 395.  Highway 395 is by far my favourite highway in …

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