Snowshoeing to Dewey Point in Yosemite National Park is a great way to explore the wonders and beauty of the park during a time of year when there are far fewer crowds. It is a magical experience not to mention an addicting one. The first time I made my hike to Dewey Point in Yosemite, …

 After logging 500 miles of PCT in the Sierra Nevada, here is my take on the trail.  Without a doubt, it is one of the most strenuous, hike I have ever done in the Sierra Nevada.  Hiking via Sierra Nevada, the trail often left me physically exhausted, fatigued, hydrated and  a lot of the times mentally pushed.  Is hiking the trail solo can be dangerous?  Yes.  Preparation, physical conditioning, proper hydration are key to a successful trip. Here are common questions to hiking the PCT in the Sierra Nevada. 

2 days prior to climbing Mt. Shasta, I heard reports that they were two rescues happening on the mountain. Having never climbed Mt. Shasta in my life, nor having any kind of mountaineering skills, I was feeling worried.

Battling summer heat, physical exhaustion, mild dehydration, bad blisters, and skin rashes on my feet, are among few things I have endured while hiking the 170 mile Tahoe Rim Trail.

Cross-country skiing to Glacier Point Ski Hut is one of the most memorable experiences YOU must do! It is truly one of the best treks worth doing it. It is an experience that personally leaves me speechless. Cross-country skiing trails in Yosemite are truly one of the best in the world. Winter’s outstanding views of the surrounding mountains and famous
Yosemite landmark is unlike anything I have personally seen.

During summer peaks, on average Yosemite National Park gets more than half a million of visitors each year. During winter months, visitation to Yosemite is reduced to 118,000 of visitors.  Visiting Yosemite in winter presents an amazing opportunity to explore and experience the park in a whole new dimension.  Exploring Yosemite in winter is addicting!  …

One of my many favorite Yosemite’s winter hike is cross-country skiing or snowshoeing to Ostrander Ski Hut. Ostrander Ski Hut was built in 1941, and it is located in the middle of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The hut’s elevation is 8,550ft. and it is about 10 miles (16km) one-way from Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area …

Did you know, that the Capitol Reef National Park is the least visited park among the five top National Parks in Utah? Capitol Reef National Parks visitation is less than 1 million compare to Zion’s Over 2 million visitors visiting the park each year. With no lodge in the park and limited hotel rooms in …

Over five million people see the one mile (1.6km) Grand Canyon each year.  Most of them see it from their car at overlooks along the South Rim (this includes Grand Canyon Village.  Hermits Rest, and Desert View).  A much smaller number of people see the canyon from the North, which lies approximately 10mi (16km) across the canyon from the South Rim.