Donahue Pass to Island Pass I loved having the night to my own. I got to have my baby wipe shower and a lot of time to think. I’m not sure what it is, but I have a hard time thinking when there are a lot of people around me. I just react and hope … Continue reading Day 6

Tuolome Meadows to a camp site to get ready for Donahue Pass Slower start than I wanted. Last night I found myself socializing a lot more than I desired. It was almomt a need to be polite rather than actually contributing to the conversation. There were a few moments when I got to glimpse into … Continue reading Day 5

Camp Site to Tuolome Meadows Song I started my morning with: https://open.spotify.com/track/1IbzNhKN2E99Iq6hWng3b8?si=EaHtrMJuRi-3f8fsP2XH5w I woke up from the thunderstorm and it was still raining. The urgency to pee made me decide to shimmy into my rain gear and brave the weather. As soon as I got out, the rain seemed to subside (it could be that … Continue reading Day 4

This trip I’ve started to notice the anxiety that I am having that I am not getting enough posts out or that my revelations are coming out jumbled. This morning while listening to “New Wine” (Hillsong) and praying Psalm 91:4 two memories came up. The first is my first solo backpacking trip, where I had … Continue reading Sharing

Quick update. Turns out my battery pack budget isn't as robust as I wanted it to. I'm saving my phone for navigation and photos, but when I rework my power strategy I'll resume posting. For now you can see updates periodically on Instagram.

Little Yosemite Valley to a tent site on the way to Tuolome Meadows Planned 7.4 miles Actual 8.4 Song I started my morning with: https://open.spotify.com/track/2Ubie4M6f0fj9PTJHnwfx7?si=VHmgY9VOSji0duw525p8QQ It was a hard day for me with lots of rests and pep talks. I think it’s just the getting into the backpacking groove. I spent the morning chatting with … Continue reading Day 3

Plan: Little Yosemite Valley and Half Dome back to Little Yosemite Valley 7 miles —- The day of Katie and Josh getting married and for me to do Half Dome! I had intended to get up at 5:30 AM to go and do Half Dome, to redeem myself for making a rookie camp mistake. When … Continue reading Day 2

Day 1- official start day Backpackers Camp— Glacier Point — Little Yosemite Valley 7 trail miles (walked 12) The Yosemite backpackers camp isn’t exactly the most restful place you can set up a tent. In the middle of the night several people came in with their headlamps. Luckily for me, I’m able to sleep quickly … Continue reading Day 1

Today is the day. I woke up to messages of encouragement and prayers from dear friends about protection and well wishes. It was truly one of the sweetest ways to begin my day. I left the house in Tacoma at 4:45am. Ryan drove me and brought Keiko. After a quick goodbye and watching Keiko’s ears … Continue reading Day 0

Preparing for a month long trip requires a lot of gear! For the past year I've been tweaking my system to get the right combination of function and comfort. I will likely do a more in depth Gear summary when I get back, but for now here is my Lighterpack link with my gear choices! … Continue reading Lighterpack Gear List