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Five Things I Learned on the Trail

Five Things I Learned on the Trail

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Jan 12, 2019 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

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...
SEKI Loop Day 8: Avalanche Pass to Roads End

SEKI Loop Day 8: Avalanche Pass to Roads End

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Nov 1, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

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:...
SEKI Loop Day 7: Elizabeth Pass

SEKI Loop Day 7: Elizabeth Pass

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 19, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

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...
SEKI Loop Day 6: thunderstorms and bears

SEKI Loop Day 6: thunderstorms and bears

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 17, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

Day 6 of my SEKI Loop had a bad weather forecast for the afternoon. I decided to split the Elizabeth Trail Pass 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...
SEKI Loop Day 5: to Hamilton Lake

SEKI Loop Day 5: to Hamilton Lake

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 12, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

Day five of my SEKI Loop was the most impressive part of the trail so far. From the tranquil Moraine Lake through the valley of the Big Arroyo, and crossing the Kaweah Gap at more than 10.000 feet to the stunning Precipice Lake. Then descending all the way down to...
SEKI Loop Day 4: a climb to Moraine Lake

SEKI Loop Day 4: a climb to Moraine Lake

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 3, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

Day four of my SEKI Loop trail took me to the amazing Moraine Lake, one of the true highlights of the High Sierra Trail. Just a half day climb from the Kern Hotspring, I decided to stay there and enjoy the silence, the cool water and the shady trees.   Day 4:...
SEKI Loop day 3: to Kern Hot Springs

SEKI Loop day 3: to Kern Hot Springs

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Oct 3, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

After two days of steady climbing, the third day of my SEKI Loop led me from the Bighorn Plateau to the lower elevations of Kern Canyon. As temperatures were rising in the canyon, the lure of the refreshing springs at the end kept me going during the 17.5 miles of...
SEKI Loop Day 2: Forester Pass and beyond

SEKI Loop Day 2: Forester Pass and beyond

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 22, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

The second day of my SEKI Loop took me to the really High Sierra. Despite four days of acclimatization, the altitude still slowed me down to half my normal hiking speed. But I did climb Forester Pass: the highest point on the John Muir Trail and Pacific Crest Trail...
SEKI Loop Day 1: to Upper Vidette Meadow

SEKI Loop Day 1: to Upper Vidette Meadow

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Sep 21, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

The Sequoia Kings / SEKI Loop is a less crowded alternative for the John Muir Trail, without the difficulty to get a permit. I had been planning my SEKI-Loop trail thoroughly last year. But of course, everything went completely different. Because not a million...
Planning the Big SEKI Loop

Planning the Big SEKI Loop

by Pieter@Overseashiker | Apr 29, 2018 | Big SEKI Loop, California, Thru-hike

With less crowds and no permit stress, The Big SEKI Loop is a great alternative to the John Muir Trail (JMT). And because it’s a loop, you don’t need additional transport back to your car. That makes planning much easier. For better resupply options I planned a route...
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