Our concern today is questionable water sources. It seems that Spooner lake will be the only sure bet for water, and it’s a ways off the trail. We start up Snow Valley peak with plenty of water from the campground well. West rim trail On the way to Spooner summit we meet a veteran hiker…

I asked for a good hike to celebrate my 40th birthday. For a while it seemed uncertain, with Ann’s work situation changing and dates impossible to pin down. Then suddenly we were bagging food, packing packs, and finding friends to give us rides. Next thing I knew our friend Nick was dropping us off on…

After a shaky night of sleep I’m up early anticipating my birthday hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail. I’ll probably post tracks afterward, but have no plans to blog during the hike. I may indulge in some twitter. Right now the #TahoeRimTrail is pretty quiet there, but I’m guessing we’ll encounter lots of outdoorists on…

Time is short for writing as I prepare for my birthday hike, but this was an amazing 4-day desert backpack trip with Friends of Nevada Wilderness. We monitored springs, climbed Pahute Peak, and enjoyed good company. There are a lot of springs out there, but not much water! I gained new respect for the creatures…