Author: wanderishlife
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Backpacking Yosemite: Half Dome
Disclaimer: This post is simply a recap of my personal experience hiking Half Dome. Conditions can vary year to year, and this is not meant to serve as official guidance. Please do your own research, check with the park service, and hike at your own risk. I am not liable for any injuries, changes in…
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Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail
Disclaimer: This post is simply a recap of my personal experience on the Teton Crest Trail. Conditions can vary year to year, and this is not meant to serve as official guidance. Please do your own research, check with the park service, and hike at your own risk. I am not liable for any injuries,…
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Lake Tahoe Bear Feasts on Thanksgiving Salmon
The salmon run this year (2025) has been unusually sparse. Typically, the creek sees heavy movement in late October, but this season was noticeably delayed — likely a result of low snowpack and warmer-than-average temperatures in the Tahoe Basin. We visited the Taylor Creek boardwalk in mid-October, hoping to see the classic bright-red wave of…
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Hike Lake Tahoe
Hikes I Recommend Lake Tahoe has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in the Sierra Nevada. Here are my top picks — from easy lake loops to granite scrambles with huge waterfall views. Category Score Description Technicality 1 Very easy (flat, obvious trail, no obstacles) 2 Easy (light rocks/roots, straightforward navigation) 3 Moderate (rocky…
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Lake Tahoe Epic pass Ski Resorts — Ranked
All rankings are determined by my own personal biases. Resort Views Trees Powder Bowls Groomers Vibes Parking Average Kirkwood 4 3 5 3 5 4 4 Heavenly 5 4 4 4 4 3 4 Northstar 3 4 2 5 3 4 3.5 Kirkwood Getting There & Parking Kirkwood is a 45 minute drive from South…
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Destinations
Lake Tahoe in Every Season If there’s one place that captures everything I love about exploring and being outside, it’s Lake Tahoe. This post is the start of sharing the places that make me feel most alive and the moments that shape my wanderish life—beginning with one of my favorite mountain destinations in the world.…
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