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Zion NP: Top Day Hikes to Explore
In: Trail Notes
July 30, 2021 by Olya Andronova
Did you know about 200 million years ago Zion was a barren desert? Yes. Barren desert, buried deep in dunes of wind blown sand that resembles the modern-day Sahara. These great dune fields later solidified into stone to form the Navajo sandstone formation. This formation is more than 2,000 feet thick in places, and it …
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Backpacking in Mt. Rose Wilderness
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June 27, 2021 by Olya Andronova
This past weekend, I did a backpacking trip to Mt. Rose Wilderness. I camped on top of the summit with some of the rewarding views I could ever dreamed of. For a one night backpacking trip, I did not take a lot. Just my favorite Montbell sleeping bag, sleeping pad, my tent and few granola …
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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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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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Snowshoeing to Andesite Peak
In: Trail Notes
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
In: Trail Notes
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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Cross-Country Ski Trek to Point Mariah
In: Trail Notes
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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Bryce NP: Top Day Hikes To Explore
In: Trail Notes
December 20, 2020 by Olya Andronova
Bryce Canyon is not so much a canyon as it is a series of amphitheaters created by erosional forces of the Paris River system along the edge of the Paunsaugunt plateau. As the streams traveled eastward over the edge and down the slope of the plateau, its waters gained velocity and began to carry any …
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Top Fall Day Hikes Along Highway 395
In: Trail Notes
November 2, 2020 by Olya Andronova
Exploring Mono County in the fall has been on my bucket list for the longest periods of time. Mono County autumn season is truly one of a kind! It is a place worth checking it out! Fall color brilliance are truly one of a kind. Fall color brilliance begins the last week of September and …