Ben Nevis

May 31, 2026. Hiking in the rain to the highest point in the United Kingdom. Region: Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area, Scotland, UK Distance: 16.2 km round-trip Total ascent: 1347 m Elevation of objective: 1345 m Total time: 5h 10m Safety and Disclaimer After hiking the West Highland Way I stayed an […]

Mount Whitney

October 2, 2024. Hiking to the summit of the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. Region: Inyo National Forest & John Muir Wilderness, California. Traditional territory of the Paiute and Shoshone peoples. Distance: 35.2 km round-trip* Elevation Gain: 1873 m* Elevation of Objective: 4421 m Total Time: 15h 24m Safety and Disclaimer *Note that […]

Borah Peak

August 31, 2024. Scrambling to the summit of Idaho’s tallest mountain. Region: Salmon-Challis National Forest, Idaho. Traditional territory of the Shoshone-Bannock people. Distance: 12.5 km Total Ascent: 1605 m Elevation of Objective: 3859 m Total Time: 8h 35m Safety and Disclaimer Continuing with this summer’s theme of exploring U.S. destinations for hikes, I joined a […]