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Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
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How Not to Prepare for Half Dome (A Real-Life Example)

Some people do things they shouldn’t just because they can…and others that can do things, sometimes still shouldn’t. Which is where we landed with the well-known Half Dome hike in Yosemite National Park. This was part of our Mt. Whitney trip planned all the way back in late winter (February/March)

sequoia national park highlights
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Sequoia National Park Highlights: Tunnel Log Drive and the Moro Rock Climb

Hollaaaa friends! ✌️ As promised, today’s post will be centered around the Tunnel Log and Moro Rock. (One of my favorite mini stops to date). Check more deets out below if you’re planning a trip for the Sequoia National Park, and let me know if you have any tidbits I

Sequoia National Park Trees from the ground view
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A Day Among Giants: Hiking and Learning in Sequoia National Park

Yay! So we’re moving past the planning, prepping and organizing of the trip and into the “get to see cool stuff” part. Today’s post will be centered around Sequoia National Park, where we spent most of the second day exploring. If you’ve been waiting for those tall tree pics, I

Our campsite tent after flying on United Airlines
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A Smooth Flight, a Lost Bag, and the Coziest Campsite Arrival

Flying on an airplane is part of the whole experience for me in a vacation of any kind. Whether it’s taking us to a new adventure in the wilderness or just to a city to chill for a weekend, I feel like it begins as soon as we start on

America the Beautiful Pass can grant you access to areas like this forest.
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From Forgotten Passes to Post-Trip Peace: Prepping Smart for Big Adventures

So you may be wondering how it all went. “The Whitney Trip.” …it was life changing, as per usual with trips like these. The more nature and world I have the opportunity to experience, the more I wonder why more people don’t make time to be with Mother Nature. Key

Mount Whitney Trail and Route Planning
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From Route Planning to Trailhead: Final Steps Before Our Mt. Whitney Summit

Mmkay guys and gals. The bags are zipped, the permits are in hand, and the butterflies are very real. This is the part where the planning turns into movement, where spreadsheets, gear lists, and training miles finally meet the open road. Before the big climb, we mapped out a route

All the gear you need for hiking Mt. Whitney
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Permits, Packing, and Prepping: How We Got Ready for Mt. Whitney

Big hikes don’t just happen, they’re built on a mix of paperwork, patience, and plenty of chaos. Mt. Whitney may be the highest peak in the lower 48, but before you even lace up your boots, (or trail runners, these ones on sale right now are my faves), there are

Preparing for Mt. Whitney the tallest mountain in the lower 48
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From Canyons to Whitney: Why We’re Taking On the Highest Peak in the Lower 48

Sometimes adventure has a way of rerouting us. One minute you’re planning to trek through canyons, and the next you’re staring down the tallest peak in the lower 48. This post kicks off a three-part series on how we pivoted from our Grand Canyon plans to preparing for Mt. Whitney.