Only five roads cross the Sierra south of Lake Tahoe, and I had only explored four of them until March 6. On that Friday my friend Mark and I climbed Mount Reba along Route 4. Our climb started at the…
Gear Review: Gossamer Gear Mariposa at the Bay Area Ridge Trail
My backpacking style and gear has evolved over the years. While in the Boy Scouts at age 16, I saved for rugged but heavy Gregory Massif. I used it backpacking in KY, TN, and NC, and trailbuilding a summer in…