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September 8 to September 12, 2026 runandsew 50 miles 8,000 feet gained 4 nights

Another backpack in Yosemite.  This time we celebrated our 40th anniversary of being married in the Chapel in the valley.

September 8 to September 9, 2026 Jen 22.8 miles 4,150 feet gained 1 night

Had a nice loop starting at Killen Creek, using the PCT, Highline and Muddy Meadows trails. Camped in the lava lands near the Muddy Fork at 6500 feet. Fun trip up to the Devil's Garden which is really a sculpture garden. Massive lava bomb formations scattered about. Incredible views in every direction. A bit of snow up here from last week's precip.

September 6, 2026 Jen 6.5 miles 650 feet gained

Wandering the woods on a rainy day, found some chanterelles!

August 30 to August 31, 2026 runandsew 5 miles 2,168 feet gained 1 night

Just up to Marmot Rock from Timberline, then down the PCT for the night as a test of my busted up knees.

August 27, 2026 Jen 8 miles 1,750 feet gained

Had  a nice hike up to the Prindle Mountain area.

August 15 to August 20, 2026 Jen 46 miles 6,500 feet gained 5 nights

Family visiting from NYC and Chicago. We had 9 people- 4 sexagenarians and 5 people in their 20s. 1) Shake down trip on the beach. We hiked from 3rd Beach trailhead to Scott Creek. It was super busy, but we had fun on the sketchy ladders and beachwalking great tidepooling on the headlands. 8 miles, 1000 ft gain, one night. 2) Hoh River- 38 miles 5500 feet ga...

August 13 to August 14, 2026 runandsew 1.14 miles 228 feet gained 1 night

Saw mostly satellites.

August 7 to August 8, 2026 runandsew 11.8 miles 2,089 feet gained 1 night

Wanted a different spot.

July 29 to August 1, 2026 Jen Lake Lillian 18 miles 5,650 feet gained 3 nights

I saw a call out for volunteers to monitor marmots in Olympic National Park and was able to convince my pals to join the fun.  After a half day of classroom training in Port Angeles, and a few hours in the field on Hurricane Hill, we set off for our study area. We left the Obstruction Point trailhead at 5:30 pm and hiked south on the ridge, then dropped into...

July 25 to July 26, 2026 runandsew 12 miles 2,823 feet gained 1 night

Backpack Kevin, Cowboy and I headed out to fine a place to meet our kids this week.  Plans have now changed and we are on Plan B.  Hoping the best for the Grasshopper Fire crews.

July 25 to July 26, 2026 Jen Eliot Glacier 5 miles 1,000 feet gained 1 night

Snow skills weekend, got a little bit of ice climbing in.

July 21 to July 24, 2026 Jen Prusik Peak 22 miles 6,750 feet gained 3 nights

I was fortunate to be invited on this climb by a friend who won the lottery. It's a darn long approach for a 5 pitch rock climb. But it sure is beautiful there. We were worried about the smoke as we drove up through Yakima, but it cleared as we started hiking. Climb day was bluebird. We stayed at Snow Lake, and had some delightful swimming! Saw goats and mar...