Mt. Tamalpais
Hands down, the most breathtaking backpacking journey I’ve done so far. Out there, I had space to think deeper than ever before. Like my brain was rewired. Crossing paths with so many PCT hikers and hearing their stories lit a fire in me. No photo can capture the raw beauty of the wilderness just beyond Tahoe. The place I camped felt like a secret treasure. Truly unforgettable. Trail: I started out at Wrights Lake, Rockbound Trailhead, and hiked over to Lake Aloha to set up camp for the night. The next morning, I decided to complete the full loop by heading up and over Dicks Pass, passing Fontanillis and Velma Lakes, then continuing down past Schmidell and Lois Lakes before returning to Wrights Lake to complete the loop. Snow: There were a few lingering snow patches, but nothing that required microspikes. Water: I brought two 1-liter bottles but only ever needed to fill one at a time. There’s water everywhere, lakes around every corner. No need to carry extra weigh...
