by Pieter@Overseashiker | Feb 4, 2019 | California, Day Hike
After my eight-day SEKI Loop trail, I headed north to Yosemite National Park for one last day hike. I chose the Cathedral Lakes trail – part of the John Muir Trail – because it combines alpine lakes, a magnificent peak and relative solitude. Cathedral Lakes Trail...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Jan 12, 2019 | Big SEKI Loop, California, In My Pack
In the late summer of 2018 I hiked the SEKI loop (in Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park), an eight day hike that combines the John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail and some other trails. Here are five things I learned hiking the SEKI loop. 1. Good Trail Food is...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Nov 1, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California
Day 8 – the final day of my SEKI Loop: back to Road’s End. A fairly easy climb up Avalanche Pass, back into the Kings River Canyon. But before I got there, I encountered a very steep surprise just before the cool waters of good old Bubbs Creek. Day 8: Roaring...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 19, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California
SEKI Loop day 7: going up Elizabeth pass I conquered the steepest stretch of trail so far. With the spectacular views soon obscured by clouds, I hurried down Deadman Canyon. Then I hiked in the rain for a few hours until I found shelter at the Roaring River rangers...
by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 17, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California
Day 6 of my SEKI Loop had a bad weather forecast for the afternoon. I decided to split the Elizabeth Pass Trail in two parts. So I enjoyed a relaxed morning at Hamilton Lake and then hiked up as high as possible towards the pass. Day 6: Hamilton Lake to Tamarack Lake...
