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.
Top Day Hikes Along Tioga Pass Road
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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.
My trip to Matterhorn Canyon Loop
In: Trail Notes
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 …
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 …
Dewey Point Snowshoe Hike
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December 27, 2019 by Olya Andronova
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, …
PCT: Sierra Nevada
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September 25, 2019 by Olya Andronova
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.
Mt. Shasta Climb via Avalanche Gulch
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August 26, 2019 by Olya Andronova
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.
Tahoe Rim Trail: 170 Miles Around Lake Tahoe
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August 24, 2019 by Olya Andronova
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.
Glacier Point Ski Hut – Yosemite’s Hidden Treasure
In: Trail Notes
March 30, 2019 by Olya Andronova
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.