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The Wave, Arizona – 2012

The Wave, Arizona – 2012
Have you ever seen a picture or a desktop background of a red and winding sandstone formation, maybe with a puddle in it, and wondered “where is that”? It’s a good chance that… Read more
Author Stein A. RypdalPosted on April 12, 2013April 11, 2017Categories AdventuresTags hiking, photography, travel1 Comment on The Wave, Arizona – 2012

The Lost Coast Trail, California – 2012

The Lost Coast Trail, California – 2012
In the 1930’s surveyors traveled up and down the California coast to decide where to build the Pacific Coast Highway. When they reached the coastline between Humboldt and Mendocino counties… Read more
Author Stein A. RypdalPosted on April 5, 2013February 25, 2019Categories AdventuresTags backpacking, hiking, photography, travelLeave a comment on The Lost Coast Trail, California – 2012

Pacific Crest Trail – 2012

Pacific Crest Trail – 2012
In the summer of 2012 I thru-hiked the 4280 km long Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail from Mexico to Canada. This is the story of my hike. Here you’ll find all my posts from preparations,… Read more
Author Stein A. RypdalPosted on March 11, 2013November 9, 2020Categories AdventuresTags backpacking, hiking, pct, photography, thru-hiking, travelLeave a comment on Pacific Crest Trail – 2012

The John Muir Trail – 2011

The John Muir Trail – 2011
In 2011 I thru-hiked the John Muir Trail from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney. 357 km (222 miles) through some of the most amazing scenery in the United States, the High Sierras. This was my first… Read more
Author Stein A. RypdalPosted on September 1, 2011May 20, 2016Categories AdventuresTags backpacking, hiking, jmt, photography, thru-hiking, travelLeave a comment on The John Muir Trail – 2011

The Grand Canyon Challenge – 2010

The Grand Canyon Challenge – 2010
The Challenge The very unofficial Grand Canyon Challenge: To hike from the rim down to the Colorado River, up the other rim, turn around and hike all the way back. 77 km (48 miles) and 3,170 meters… Read more
Author Stein A. RypdalPosted on May 31, 2010September 16, 2016Categories AdventuresTags Arizona, Grand Canyon, hiking, rim-to-rim-to-rim, travelLeave a comment on The Grand Canyon Challenge – 2010

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