Tag Archive: adventure

JMT – Day 13 – Evolution Lake to Knob at Mile 132

August 15, 2014 Following the meandering shoreline of Evolution Lake, the trail takes us further into the basin. It’s slow going here. Not because of the tread under our feet or because of… Continue reading

JMT – Day 12 – Piutte Pass Junction to Evolution Lake

August 14, 2014 If the right opportunity presents itself, I can scream my lungs out. Right opportunity such as a snake curled on the side of the trail waiting for me to get… Continue reading

JMT – Day 11 – Marie Lake to Piutte Pass Junction

August 13, 2014   It feels good to enjoy the sunrise without the usual morning rush. We have a relatively easy day on our schedule and we already bit part of it off… Continue reading

JMT – Days 8 + 9 – Silver Pass Lake to VVR

August 10 – August 11, 2014   We’re having a slow, lazy morning while waiting for the sun to dry our tent. It should be an easy day today with lots of downhill… Continue reading

JMT – Day 6 – Red’s Meadow to Purple Lake

August 8, 2014   We’re leaving Red’s Meadow at 8:00 a.m. It’s the latest start we had so far, but after hotcakes from the Cafe, our energy is soaring and for the first… Continue reading

Jeseniky Traverse Day 1, Sobotin to Ovcarna

9/30/2013 Jeseníky, mountain range in the uppermost part of Northern Moravia, home of the highest peaks of the region. It is also known for its kosodřevina (Mountain Pine), several areas of rašeliniště (peat… Continue reading

Alta Via 2 Day 6, Hotel Garni Roberta to Refugio Passo Valles

9/2/2013 After a fulfilling breakfast we spend the first part of Labor Day laboring up a long hill. The sun is out, it seems that weather-wise it is going to be the best… Continue reading

Alta Via 2 Day 5, Refugio Capanna Passa to Hotel Garni Roberta

8/31/2013 With another taxing day ahead of us we are on move at 8:12 a.m. descending from Refugio Capanna Passa atop Piz Boe via “the easier” route which involves three cable protected sections.… Continue reading

Alta Via 2 Day 4, Refugio Puez to Refugio Capanna Passa

8/30/2013 The breakfast at Refugio Puez is so far the poorest on our trek. Considering the popularity of the hut we expect little bit more than couple pieces of bread, jam, butter and… Continue reading

Alta Via 2 Day 3 – Refugio Genova to Refugio Puez

8/29/2013 The sky hold hints of sunrise color, a thin line of purple on the horizon. Excited for a day with views we eat breakfast consisting of bread, butter, jam, cheese, few pieces… Continue reading