Our destination is Lake of the Woods in the Desolation Wilderness area of the Tahoe Lakes Basin. It is situated off the Tahoe Rim Trail and Pacific Crest Trail just south of Lake Aloha. Previously hiking by Lake Aloha in 2015, we have high expectations for this small lake nestled right by it. It is… Continue reading Lake of the Woods: Day 1
I cannot believe that it has been almost 3 years since our last backpacking trip. Life on the road, having an elderly dog (who has since passed), Covid, and the CA/NV wildfires had disrupted something that we really loved doing. I was excited when I found a last minute/walk-up permit in Desolation Wilderness. It was… Continue reading Getting Back Out on the Trail Again
Trip prep is underway, but also...pre-trip nerves are underway. I am stressing about everything. I still have soo much to do! Prepping for a hike is always a big job (lots of logistics). But on top of that, I am leaving work for 3 weeks and I have a household to get ready for an… Continue reading Trip Planning and Pre-Trip Nerves
Dick’s Lake to Eagle Falls Trailhead Miles: 6.5 Silence. Dead silence was our night (except for the stupid sleeping pads). It is almost a little creepy how silent it was last night. Sleeping was hard for me, because the silence was actually overwhelmingly loud. It’s hard to explain how it can be silent and loud… Continue reading Desolation Wilderness Day: 3
Susie Lake to Dick’s Lake Miles 7.5 Gannon is whispering to me as he crawls out of the tent. He does not want to miss the sunrise. He will make the coffee this morning. How I wish I was a morning person like him. I have no idea what time it is. I made myself… Continue reading Desolation Wilderness: Day 2
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