California, Death Valley National Park, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States

Salt, Sand, and Sierra Mornings: Day 2 – Surviving Death Valley

March 1, 2026 I awoke, throwing off my sweaty 15-degree sleeping bag and rolling off the four-season rated sleeping pad at 6am. I felt parched. I did not sleep well at all. But I survived a night of camping in Death Valley in mid-60s lows! I completely failed at photographing our campsite, #40, at Furnace… Continue reading Salt, Sand, and Sierra Mornings: Day 2 – Surviving Death Valley

California, Hiking, National Forests, San Bernardino National Forest, United States

A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness

When a work trip took me to Palm Springs, California, I was quick to research activities I could do in the few personal hours I would have. Once I realized the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) was a mere 15 minutes away from my hotel, I quickly made plans for a pre-dawn hike on a 3.5… Continue reading A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness