The Awe Guide to Hiking Death Valley
Everything feels bigger out here. The terrain is stranger. Distances are deceptive. What looks close usually is not.…
We Love Food: Awe Guide to Eating in Death Valley
Despite the remote reputation of Death Valley National Park, there are actually a handful of solid places to…
Gear We Love and Gear We Are Testing this Summer in the Eastern Sierra: 2026
We love gear. We use it hard, break it occasionally, and spend far too much time obsessing on…
Hiking Mt. Gould: 13,899′
The route follows the well-maintained Kearsarge Pass Trail before leaving the trail near the pass and climbing a…
Hiking Independence Peak: 11,472′
Independence Peak is a rewarding summits accessible from Onion Valley. Often overshadowed by neighboring Kearsarge Pass and Mt.…
Hiking Mt. Bago: 11,870′
Mt. Bago is one of the lesser-known summits above the Onion Valley and Kearsarge Pass area, offering a…
Hiking Cirque Peak: 12,900′
One of the most accessible California 13ers, Cirque Peak delivers big mountain views without the technical climbing found…
Hiking Mt. Agassiz: 13,899′
At 13,899 feet, Mt. Agassiz is one of the highest non-technical summits in the Sierra Nevada. Rising directly…
Hiking Mt. Dana: 13,061′
One of the highest trail-accessible summits in California, Mt. Dana offers a rare opportunity to stand above 13,000…
Hiking White Mountain Peak: 14,252′
At 14,252 feet, White Mountain Peak is the third-highest summit in California. White Mountain Peak begins above 11,000…