Guinness and I adventure a new basin in the Uinta Wilderness, Grandaddy Basin. We hiked about 8 or so miles a day, staying at Fern...
Ama Dablam, Nepal
Taking personal challenge to a whole new level. In 2013 I spent 6 weeks in Nepal attempting to climb Ama Dablam, one of the most...
Khumbu and Gokyo Valley, Nepal
While in Nepal to climb Ama Dablam in 2013, I trekked around 3 valleys in the Sagarmatha National Park- Khumbu, Gokyo and Bhote Koshi. Highlights...
Middle Basin, Uinta Wilderness
The adventures of Kate and Guinness continue on this quick 2 day backpacking trip. (more…)
Rock Creek Basin, Uinta Wilderness
Another fabulous Kate and Guinness adventures in a new drainage of the Uintas. The hike followed the Highline trail through pine forests and then climbed...
4 Lakes Basin, Uinta Wilderness
3 days of solitude exploring the beautiful 4 Lakes Basin with Guinness. My first solo backpacking trip in the wilderness was a great experience... stunning scenery,...
Cordillera Blanca, Peru
3 weeks in Peru's majestic Cordillera Blanca mountains. 10 days in the Ishinca Valley summiting Ishinca (18,150 ft), Urus (17,783 ft) and Tocllaraju (19,800 ft)....
Imja Tse (Island Peak), Nepal
There are no words to describe how incredible it felt to be on my first mountaineering trip, standing on Island Peak's 20,300 ft summit, looking around at...
Khumbu Valley, Nepal
3 inspiring weeks in the Himalayas trekking the Khumbu Valley en route to climb Imja Tse (Island Peak). The classic Khumbu experience: Lukla 9,200ft to Everest...
Annapurna Circuit, Nepal
My first major solo trip, and what a great trip it was! 5 weeks in Nepal and 25 days on the trail trekking the Annapurna Circuit...