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100 Peaks
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Jacumba Mountain Hike – A Cross-Country Trek Above Azna-Borego (Peak #97)
Dec 16

Dec 16 Jacumba Mountain Hike – A Cross-Country Trek Above Azna-Borego (Peak #97)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
The Grand Sawtooth Loop – Idaho Backpacking in the Sawtooth Wilderness (2025)
Oct 24

Oct 24 The Grand Sawtooth Loop – Idaho Backpacking in the Sawtooth Wilderness (2025)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Humphreys Basin Backpacking Trip (Eastern Sierra, California) – Reunion and Rescue 2024
Aug 15

Aug 15 Humphreys Basin Backpacking Trip (Eastern Sierra, California) – Reunion and Rescue 2024

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Backpacking the French Maritime Alps – A Night at Refuge de Nice (2024)
May 6

May 6 Backpacking the French Maritime Alps – A Night at Refuge de Nice (2024)

Derek Loranger
Travel, Trip Report
Lost Coast and Redwoods Backpacking – A Bittersweet Journey Along California’s Remote Coast (2023)
Mar 2

Mar 2 Lost Coast and Redwoods Backpacking – A Bittersweet Journey Along California’s Remote Coast (2023)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Dictionary Hill Hike – An Island of Calm in Spring Valley (Peak #45b)
Aug 2

Aug 2 Dictionary Hill Hike – An Island of Calm in Spring Valley (Peak #45b)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Dientes de Navarino Backpacking 2023 - Adventures at the End of the World in Patagonia, Chile
Mar 19

Mar 19 Dientes de Navarino Backpacking 2023 - Adventures at the End of the World in Patagonia, Chile

Derek Loranger
Trip Report, Travel

in 2023-2024, my daughter and I flew to the end of the world to backpack the world’s most southern trekking route, the Dientes de Navarino, at the southern tip of Chile, in the area of Cape Horn, Tierra del Fuego, and Patagonia.

Interview with Adam Salinger from Alpine Adventure Coaching
Nov 5

Nov 5 Interview with Adam Salinger from Alpine Adventure Coaching

Derek Loranger
Spirit of the Wilderness
Long Lake Backpacking – A Sierra Trip with My Daughter and Nieces (2023)
Oct 21

Oct 21 Long Lake Backpacking – A Sierra Trip with My Daughter and Nieces (2023)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Miter Basin Backpacking Trip (Eastern Sierra, California) – A Return to Paradise - 2023
Oct 14

Oct 14 Miter Basin Backpacking Trip (Eastern Sierra, California) – A Return to Paradise - 2023

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
20 Years of Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Blogging
Oct 2

Oct 2 20 Years of Hiking, Backpacking, and Adventure Blogging

Derek Loranger
100 Peaks Update
Mount Akadake and the Yatsugatake Ridge (Japan) – Stormbound Above the Clouds
Aug 29

Aug 29 Mount Akadake and the Yatsugatake Ridge (Japan) – Stormbound Above the Clouds

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Mount Whitney Backpacking Trip (1984) – A Life-Changing Sierra Nevada Crossing
Feb 28

Feb 28 Mount Whitney Backpacking Trip (1984) – A Life-Changing Sierra Nevada Crossing

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Pyramid Peak Hike – Walking an Ancient Cahuilla Trail (Peak #96)
Jan 28

Jan 28 Pyramid Peak Hike – Walking an Ancient Cahuilla Trail (Peak #96)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Red Butte Hike – Stunning Views Above Torrey Pines (Peak #36b)
Oct 28

Oct 28 Red Butte Hike – Stunning Views Above Torrey Pines (Peak #36b)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Kuuchamaa / Tecate Peak Hike (San Diego County) – Peak #95
Oct 26

Oct 26 Kuuchamaa / Tecate Peak Hike (San Diego County) – Peak #95

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Otay Mountain Hike – A Sunset to Remember (Peak #94)
Oct 23

Oct 23 Otay Mountain Hike – A Sunset to Remember (Peak #94)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Point Loma Hike – Views of San Diego from the Bayside Trail (Peak #93)
Oct 8

Oct 8 Point Loma Hike – Views of San Diego from the Bayside Trail (Peak #93)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Kanaka Ridge Hike (Peak 4292, San Diego County) – High Grasslands Walk (Peak #37B)
Oct 7

Oct 7 Kanaka Ridge Hike (Peak 4292, San Diego County) – High Grasslands Walk (Peak #37B)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
Inaja Hill Hike – A Short Trail with Great Views (Peak #35b)
Sep 27

Sep 27 Inaja Hill Hike – A Short Trail with Great Views (Peak #35b)

Derek Loranger
Trip Report
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