The Bench Lakes. Nothing better than a late summer afternoon hike to these five gems. They rest high above Redfish Lake in the Sawtooth Mountains and are straight forward to reach. Any of the lakes can act as destinations. The trip can be as easy as hiking to the first lake. This trip is 7.8 Read More…
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Capturing The Valley: El’ Capitan Encounter
El’ Capitan is one of the Iconic peaks of Rocky Mountains and the state of Idaho. On this day I am hiking and scrambling off-trail in the backcountry to find new views and perspectives of the mountain. I decide to get off trail and scramble up to and traverse the northern ridgeline of the Pettit Read More…
Capturing Kauai: Repeat Week on the Kalepa
The Kalepa Ridge Trail on Kauai is considered to be the most dramatic hike of the entire Hawaiian Islands. It is nothing short of other worldly and fantastical. You will not see this trail on the list in guidebooks that make recommendations. Why? The Kalepa Ridge Trail is not an official trail. It is considered Read More…