Alice Kao October 14, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 5 — Junction Meadow to Guitar Lake Alice Kao October 14, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Our 5th day was mostly spent climbing uphill nonstop up to Guitar Lake with hard-earned views of Kern Valley and the Kaweah Peaks in the distance
Alice Kao October 11, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 4 — Moraine Lake to Junction Meadow Alice Kao October 11, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report On day four of the High Sierra Trail, we descended down and into Kern Canyon with a relaxing and much-needed stop at Kern Hot Springs.
Alice Kao October 4, 2017 Backpacking, Trip Report, California High Sierra Trail Day 3 — Hamilton Lake to Moraine Lake Alice Kao October 4, 2017 Backpacking, Trip Report, California Our third day on the High Sierra Trail took us through a variety of terrains and set the record for the most elevation climbed - 4,000 ft!
Alice Kao October 3, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 2 — 9 Mile Creek to Hamilton Lake Alice Kao October 3, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Day 2 on the HST was a memorable one continuing with the best views of the Great Western Divide and my favorite camp site of the entire trip.
Alice Kao September 30, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report High Sierra Trail Day 1 — Crescent Meadow to 9 Mile Creek Alice Kao September 30, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Our first day on the High Sierra Trail had no shortage of vast, exposed, and dramatic views of the impressive Great Western Divide.
Alice Kao September 13, 2017 Arizona, Dayhike, Trip Report Hiking the Aspen Forests of Inner Basin Trail — Flagstaff, AZ Alice Kao September 13, 2017 Arizona, Dayhike, Trip Report One of Flagstaff's best hikes, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens.
Alice Kao September 6, 2017 Arizona, Dayhike, Trip Report Hiking Fossil Springs Trail to Toilet Bowl — Fossil Creek Wilderness, AZ Alice Kao September 6, 2017 Arizona, Dayhike, Trip Report The Fossil Creek Wilderness Area is an oasis destination attracting hikers, sunbathers, cliff-jumpers, and swimmers to its crystal clear water
Alice Kao August 24, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report Backpacking Little Lakes Valley to Gem Lakes — Bishop, CA Alice Kao August 24, 2017 Backpacking, California, Trip Report This flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the Sierras
Alice Kao August 5, 2017 California, Dayhike, Trip Report Hiking to Heart Lake — Mt. Shasta, CA Alice Kao August 5, 2017 California, Dayhike, Trip Report It's not often you'll get to experience such scenic mountain views from just a short one mile hike. The views of Mt. Shasta are one of a kind from this memorable vista.
Alice Kao August 2, 2017 California, Trip Report, Dayhike Mossbrae Falls Hike — Shasta Cascade region, CA Alice Kao August 2, 2017 California, Trip Report, Dayhike Mossbrae Falls, which looks like a magical curtain of cascading water, has to be one of the crown jewels in the Shasta area.
Alice Kao July 17, 2017 California, Trip Report, Backpacking Backpacking Duck Lake Pass Trail — Mammoth, CA Alice Kao July 17, 2017 California, Trip Report, Backpacking Less than 10 miles roundtrip, the Duck Lake is the perfect overnight backpacking trip to experience classic Sierra lakes and mountains.
Alice Kao July 13, 2017 California, Dayhike, Trip Report, Climbing Hike and Climb Eagle Lake Buttress — Desolation Wilderness, CA Alice Kao July 13, 2017 California, Dayhike, Trip Report, Climbing Hiking to Eagle Lake combined with climbing Eagle Lake Buttress make for a great day adventure of mountaineering, alpine views, and fun routes.
Alice Kao July 6, 2017 Oregon, Trip Report, Dayhike Latourell Falls Loop Hike — Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Alice Kao July 6, 2017 Oregon, Trip Report, Dayhike Sitting at 249 feet and being the third tallest waterfall in the gorge, Latourell Falls can be hiked as a short 2.4 mile loop through a lush forest
Alice Kao June 27, 2017 Dayhike, Oregon, Trip Report Ramona Falls Hike — Mt. Hood Wilderness, Oregon Alice Kao June 27, 2017 Dayhike, Oregon, Trip Report Ramona Falls is an impressive 120 foot cascade that makes for the perfect looping day hike excursion from Portland, Oregon.
Alice Kao June 20, 2017 Dayhike, Trip Report, Colorado Nymph, Dream, & Emerald Lake Trail — Rocky Mountain National Park, CO Alice Kao June 20, 2017 Dayhike, Trip Report, Colorado If you only have time for one hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, this is a great choice for jam-packed alpine views in just a few miles.
