There are problems and solutions (idiosyncrasies?) – specifically concerning hitchhiking, bus connections, and ride-sharing…all entailing differing strategies and varying methods of travel for nomadic Sierra Nevada backpackers. Here is a discussion concerning some of those problems faced, and some of the time-proven answers/ successful solutions to many of the situations generally encountered when attempting to navigate to and from High Sierra trailheads sans vehicle. In short, how to get...| High Sierra Topix
The following is an article/discussion on some culinary aspects of Sierra trout, safe practices, keeping some to eat, how to gut/clean a trout, and various cooking methods both below and above the “no fires allowed” zone of the Sierra Nevada.| High Sierra Topix
Maybe this has something to do with backpacking solo so much, but one part of my backcountry trips I like so much is meeting people (and I thought I did it to get away from people). This last summer I met another solo hiker in Kern Canyon and we talked for hours. He even gave me my first taste of those high sierra wild raspberries. That was one of the many highlights of that trip. Another time many years ago I met a group of four near First Recess and we chatted it up till late at night aroun...| High Sierra Topix
