Backpacking: Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve

Drive down to the Dunes from Denver in the early morning. Get an overnight permit at the Visitor Center, hike up to the summit of High Dune, hike to the summit of Star Dune, then head north until I either (1) get tired or sick of hiking, or (2) find a decent flat area to camp with amazing views of the dunes and mountains. Hike out in the morning either during or after sunrise. Take the long way home to stop and take a dip in Valley View Hot Springs to rinse and relax before the long drive home.

Adventures, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, National Parks, Weekend TripRandy JohnsonApril 25, 2017Great Sand Dunes, National Park, Park, Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, Road Trip

Backpacking: Ski Tour To Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park

You must obtain an overnight permit if you are planning on camping up on Glacier Point. You can pick one up at the Badger Pass Ranger Station located at Yosemite Ski & Snowboard Area. When you arrive, they have a few 15-minute parking spots out front that are perfect to run in and get permits. You must go to the ranger station located in the A-Frame building right of the chairlifts. Just walk out onto the snow toward the chairlifts, look to your right, and you can't miss it. The rangers can answer any questions you have, and will provide you with an overnight camping permit, a parking pass to leave on your dashboard, and they'll direct you to the overnight parking spaces around the corner.

Backpacking, Camping, National Parks, Ski Touring, Travel, Hiking, Weekend Trip, AdventuresRandy JohnsonMarch 11, 2017Yosemite, National Park, Skiing, Ski Touring, Backpacking, Hiking, Skinning, Sunrise, Full Moon, Trip Report, Adventures

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