Monthly Archives: October 2011

PCT – Donner Pass to Summit Lake

Posted on October 25, 2011 by trailhiker

Although much of the Pacific Crest Trail is in remote areas, there is a relatively short section between Donner Pass Road at historic Donner Pass and I-80 at Donner Summit, both just a few miles west of Truckee.  And although … Continue reading →

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Tahoe Rim Trail: Brockway Summit to Martis Peak Road

Posted on October 13, 2011 by trailhiker

I happened to be in the Lake Tahoe area just three days after the first snowfall of the season.  Though the roads were clear of snow, some of the local ski areas almost looked (from a distance) as though they … Continue reading →

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Ellis Peak and Ellis Lake

Posted on October 5, 2011 by trailhiker

The day of this hike I wanted to do a moderately short hike with some, but not too much, climbing.  The main reason was that it was only 3 days before I would walk a half marathon in the Bay … Continue reading →

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