Saving Grace ~ By Guest Author Rhianna Moehrke
There are so many different life lessons that are tossed at us like a really messed up vegetable platter. Some were handed to us on a nice little plate, as…
Yosemite ~ Sunrise Lakes/Clouds Rest
Saturday 9/8/18 (3.5 miles, 1132 feet gain): Man did we feel lucky by the clear skies and warm weather predicted in Yosemite. Hard to tell, initially, as we left home…
Lake Schmidell
Lake Schmidell via Rockbound Trail/Pass
8/11/18 Day 1 (Just under 9 miles): We began our trek around 10:30am from the Rockbound trailhead at Wright's Lake. There is a significant amount of parking, at the trailhead,…
Unpack Your Baggage
As I gather my gear at the trail head, I find that my mind is full. I look at my dogs and they appear to have not a care in…
Going Alone
For many years, well into adulthood, I was uncomfortable (almost fearful) of being alone; particularly at night. When alone, I became a master at staying busy..... running errands, cleaning, exercising, moving…
Cascade Falls
Glen Aulin Trail to Waterwheel Falls
Trip: June 2, 2018- June 4, 2018 Let me start this trail review by stating it was undoubtedly among my top favorite, if not my favorite, backpacking trips to date. …
Middle Velma Lake via Bayview Trailhead
Trip: May 26, 2018- May 27, 2018 Let me tell you, preparing for the first backpacking trip of the season was a nail biter. Heading to Desolation Wilderness, Middle Velma…
Power through your panic
This past weekend I took a group of 4 on a backpacking trip through part of Yosemite. I was aware the bridge to our campsite in Glen Aulin was “gone”…
East Peak Summit
Mount Tamalpais – East Peak from Stinson Beach
May 12, 2018 Needing some time to decompress, I set off solo determined to conquer Mount Tamalpais. My trek began at the Dipsea Trail off Panoramic Highway near Stinson Beach. …
Half Dome
Despite my having submitted as many alternative dates as I could, submitting date requests on my daughter’s account, and having friends submit dates for me, I was a big fat…