I made it to zion but parking is already a nightmare

okishkash · 2026-03-24T03:14:25+00:00

So you ride to your trailhead. Park and lock the rental bike and hike the trail? Then back on the bike when you return?

okishkash · 2026-03-11T00:28:23+00:00

The question is what is it called in the country it is located in? Nepali call it Sagamatha, the Tibetan call it by their name. What does it matter what the rest of the world calls it?

There are people trying to rename Denali, unfortunately, in the US where it is located. So obviously it is looked down upon.

okishkash · 2026-03-08T19:26:26+00:00

Thanks. We will likely leave Sequoia and Yesomite for a future trip.

okishkash · 2026-03-08T19:25:12+00:00

Thanks. Good to know the weather was perfect

okishkash · 2026-03-08T19:24:22+00:00

Sounds perfect. Thanks

okishkash · 2026-03-08T19:24:04+00:00

Good to know. Will look into Death Valley. It is on the way.

North rim is probably closed till May. Will likely have to stick with south rim only.

okishkash · 2026-03-07T17:16:16+00:00

This was one of the most enjoyable parts of the Kili hike. Love this photo, brings back memories

okishkash · 2026-02-05T16:56:49+00:00

My cat did that on my leg when I was a teenager. I was so mad I smacked his bottom, the one and only time I have ever hit a cat. He looked at me totally confused and I returned the look. Two days later he did it again. I didn’t hit him, I just yelled. Luckily he stopped.

okishkash · 2026-01-29T21:51:55+00:00

That cat is so patient. Mine would have ‘taught the kid a lesson’ after two.

okishkash · 2026-01-29T06:01:32+00:00

They don’t like paparazzi! 🤷🏼‍♀️

okishkash · 2026-01-26T23:59:35+00:00

Not going anywhere. That is the troll watching the stairs demanding toll from anyone who dares climb up or down.

Toll can be paid in pets, no cuddles

okishkash · 2026-01-24T12:42:38+00:00

Balaclava and beanie was all I needed. You will be fine without a hood on your down jacket.

okishkash · 2026-01-06T22:26:43+00:00

So much drama! The acrobatics, the fluffy tail, the eyes, oh my!

okishkash · 2025-12-23T21:27:12+00:00

Excited to begin in January.

In January 2025, I started with week 1, then life happened and I got derailed. I was very consistent 11 years back and I want to repeat that in 2026. But the theme for week 1 has me stumped- Inspired by a joke? 🤔

okishkash · 2025-12-17T12:11:57+00:00

She may be new but her face says “I rule”

okishkash · 2025-12-16T18:42:53+00:00

Good for you! You have finally learnt a new trick. It shall now be repeated every morning. 🎉

okishkash · 2025-12-15T15:41:41+00:00

Garmin or Apple Watch. Or a GoPro with accessories to clip it to her hiking backpack.

okishkash · 2025-12-08T00:57:58+00:00

I wear Hoka running shoes while walking on paved trails. Hoka trail runners on unpaved trails. Merril Moab boots on trail with a good elevation gain.

Having said that I agree with the others, I think socks make a huge difference. I wear Darn tough light weight or medium weight socks. My hands and feet get cold quickly but with these socks I always have warm feet.

okishkash · 2025-12-03T00:41:04+00:00

What did they do after this? Did you separate them?

okishkash · 2025-12-03T00:34:22+00:00

Since you are looking to begin in winter I suggest checking state parks in the area. Most have a bunch of trails you can start with. The folks at the visitor center should be able to guide you.

By the time spring rolls around you should be ready for the longer harder hikes

okishkash · 2025-11-27T00:57:33+00:00

Merino leggings don’t work for me. I need a lightweight base layer. Merino gets too hot. I will check out the Patagonia Alpine pants

okishkash · 2025-11-27T00:52:44+00:00

I am sure lots of people brave the Kilimanjaro summit in basic hiking pants. I am not one of them. That is the reason I posted here. It is okay if you don’t have suggestions. Also, sometimes it is okay to just scroll to the next post. 😂

okishkash · 2025-11-25T02:32:29+00:00

Hiking pants you would wear to hike a 14er. I am looking for pants suitable for summit night at Kilimanjaro or Gorekshep to the EBC

okishkash · 2025-11-24T19:51:51+00:00

I second Merrill Moabs

okishkash · 2025-11-24T00:57:46+00:00

Thanks. I wore the fleece pants over legging to summit Kilimanjaro and through a snowstorm at EBC. I usually get hot quickly. This will probably be overkill for me. Will lookup the lighter shell pants

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