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Tag: John Muir Wilderness

In The High Sierra ~ Mount Whitney (1982 & 1983)

2021-02-11 Boots on the Trail

A look back at climbs of Mount Whitney in the days before permits and reservations.

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A First Ascent in the Sierra Nevada (September 1984)

2021-01-15 Boots on the Trail

Recovered memories of an inadvertant first ascent in California’s Sierra Nevada way back in the day.

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Hike of the Seven Gables (September 1995)

2020-02-02 Boots on the Trail

An early days backpacking trip to Seven Gables in California’s John Muir Wilderness.

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Kearsarge Peak ~ Sierra Nevada (April 1990)

2018-11-17 Boots on the Trail

Kearsarge Peak – our first climb together in California’s Sierra Nevada.

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Gary Croan’s John Muir Trail (August 1956)

2018-10-31 Boots on the Trail

Notes from a backpack along the John Muir Trail in the far away days of August, 1956.

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Marie Louise Lakes (John Muir Wilderness) 28-Sep-2018

2018-09-28 Boots on the Trail

A loop hike in the John Muir Wilderness to view Fall colors and revive some cherished memories.

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Ramblings in the Sierra Nevada 02-Aug-2016

2016-08-10 Boots on the Trail

A hike and an overnight backpack in the Virginia Lake and Bishop Creek watersheds of California’s Sierra Nevada.

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Echo Col Loop (John Muir Wilderness) 6/12-Aug-2012

2012-08-06 Boots on the Trail

An on-trail and off-trail loop backpack over Echo Col in California’s John Muir Wilderness.

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