
- High Sierra Trail -
Our heroes continue on their perilous journey to the summit of Mt. Whitney. Do they make it? Do they succumb to the harrowing altitude or wave of zombiesque day hikers?
Our heroes take an “easy” day to the last rest stop prior to the epic summit. Views range from picturesque to intimidating.
Our heroine has survived the night and our party continues on their journey. They must traverse mountain climbs and fend off hoards of marmots.
Our heroine is afflicted by a death blow, our heroes attempt to assist, will they make it to camp….
Our heroes find themselves traversing Disney-que landscapes, harrowing storm-laden ridge lines and fending themselves from swarms of mosquitoes.
Our heroes continue their campaign across the Sierras encountering the local wildlife and exploring how much a human can possibly sweat.
Haphazard prep day to the start of our first thru hike on the High Sierra Trail. Intro to characters and themes found throughout this hike.



































































































- Six Pack of Peaks -
Our tramily packed up the Yellow Submarine for some camping and hiking fun at altitude. Our goal: summit our first Colorado 14er, Mount Sherman.
Our band of heroes is back at it for bagging some six pack peaks. This time Adam is in tow as they tackle the OG six of the Colorado Rockies Six Pack of Peaks.
Our handsome trail doggo has his eyes set on a winter six pack of peaks. The first, Piestowa Peak, doesn’t allow dogs so he lets his humans sweat it out.
Our faithful trio turn their sights to the next peak. Hoping to lick some wounds and gain some confidence back.
Our heroes get back into the swing of hiking to train for another thru-hike. Go big or go home some say.
After a failed first attempt, our brave trail doggo leads his two humans back up to the hightest, baldest summit in LA country for high altitude gecko hunting.
The last peak of the San Diego challenge awaits. Considered the “toughest hike in San Diego County” does not daunt our fearless trail doggo…or does it?
Leinie Trail Dog hits the second of his double peak weekend with the highest point in San Diego County. Will the tired legs be recovered enough for a second peak? Will the weather be kind or treacherous?
Our fearless trail doggo gets a late start on a double peak weekend. The sun is hot, the trail long, is beer in the future?
The double peak weekend continues with our fearless trail doggo taking on the “Half Dome of San Diego”, Corte Madera.
Our fearless trail doggo heads out on a double peak weekend. First stop, Cuyamaca Peak for some happy hour summiting.
It’s the new year, new six pack of peaks to complete for Leinie Trail Dog. He sets his sights on the San Diego list and starts the year strong with Volcan Mountain.
After our handsome trail doggo completed his six pack of peaks, his parents thoughtlessly leave him behind on an overnight bonus peak. He rides along in spirit while climbing to his cushion on the couch back at home.
Leinie Trail Dog is attempting the sixth peak to complete his six-pack. This challenging mountain promises a great payout with an overnight at the summit.
Feeling confident after completing the last challenge, Leinie Trail Dog sets out to knock two peaks for the price of one. He learns a valuable lesson that not all peaks like to play nice.
Our handsome trail doggo takes on an additional challenge on his quest to complete the pack of peaks. Three peaks in two different counties all in one day. Will he be successful?
The scruffy trail doggo faces his next peak on the Six Pack of Peaks challenge, Mt. Baden-Powell. He faces never ending switchbacks and amazing views.
Trail doggo reminisces on the original peak bagging experience where many lessons were learned about mountains, deserts, and planning.
Our trusty Trail Doggo continues his quest to summit the Six Pack of Peaks. Next up is the arduous journey up Mt. Wilson.
Trail doggo begins his quest to complete the six packs of peaks. The first challenge is a peak named so for apparently appearing as its namesake’s fruit upside down.




















































































- National Parks -
Our heroes reach the Badlands National Park just as the sun starts to set. What adventure awaits them?
Excited to continue the history lesson, our heroes head to their “home” state to learn about some guys with faces carved in a mountain.
Our trail doggo brings his humans to Scotts Bluff National Monument to learn about the O.G. vanlifers.
Our heroes stumble unexpectedly across a National Park they didn’t know existed. What is this place with such a long name?
Our trusty trail doggo leads his weary humans to the Utah-Colorado border for a day filled with dinosaurs and movie quotes.
Continuing south, our band of heroes explore the Grand Tetons. Just how grand are these mountains anyways?
Looking to explore Washington, our heroes head towards Olympic National Park. Rumored to contain rainforests, coastal lands, and high alpine.
Hearing rumors abound of the Utah parks, our trail doggo brings his humans across the border to explore. Up first, the legendary Zion.
Hearing rumors abound of the Utah parks, our trail doggo brings his humans across the border to explore. Up first, the legendary Zion.
Leinie Trail Dog makes it to his first national park in his sabbatical year. Just how big is the canyon anyway?
Leinie Trail Dog takes a weekend break to visit the infamous Yosemite National Park. Does it live up to the hype?
Our adventurous Leinie Trail Dog took a drive, unaware of a wind advisory, to Death Valley National Park. Did he blow away?
Leine Trail Dog wanders into a land that seems out of this world. He discovers strange plants, strange landscapes, and strange desert people.
Leine Trail Dog sets out to explore his new home with a visit to Sequoia National Park. His goal: claim his stake on new territory with the largest marking trees a doggo could dream of.




















- Trans-Catalina Trail -
Our fearless trail doggo brings his humans back to Catalina Island to complete the remainder of the TCT. What will the second half bring?
The brave trail doggo leads his hobbling humans back towards civilization to complete the first part of this island adventure.
Our brave trail doggo continues his journey across Catalina Island, leading his two bumbling humans along. If only they had a practical number of legs instead of the measly two, sigh.
Our trusty trail doggo finds his way to Catalina Island to begin his journey across the Trans Catalina Trail. Will our hero pup be successful in completing the journey?






















- Maroon Bells -
Our heroes find themselves in the final stretch of the campaign and contemplating on the journey.
Our heroes face the most dangerous enemy yet, in-fighting. Will the band break up? Will they come together in the face of life-or-death adversity?
The trek continues for our heroes as they conquer the second pass while the battle against wildlife, heat, and exhaustion wages on.
Our heroes start their new epic campaign with a full on assault of wildlife, heights, and altitude.
Our backpacking trio is back at it. This year they take on the highly talked about Maroon Bells Loop in Colorado. No summits to top, but four harrowing mountain passes stand in their way.












































- Superior Hiking Trail -
Our band of heroes is drying out from the sogginess that was the SHT. They ponder their experience on trail, the people the met, what their hiking future looks like…
With the Northern Terminus just 8 miles ahead, what does the trail hold in store for our heroes?
After a damp night, our heroes face a very damp morning. Have their spirits improved? With the ending so close, will they make it?
Our band of heroes get caught up chatting with an aggressive schedule ahead. How far will they make it?
Our faithful trail doggo leads his humans right up to the shores of Lake Superior and lowest elevation point on trail. What goes down, must come up.
After a zero in Grand Marais, our band of heroes is back on trail with the end in relative sight. Can they conquer the physical and mental challenge of returning from a break?
Our heroes take a much earned zero day in Grand Marais. But it’s not all napping and feasting, town chores must be done, as well as, resupply.
Our band of heroes is back to the OG three: Jake, Sandra and Leinie. They bust out some miles while slack packing to make up time before a well-earned zero.
Stupid fellow hikers and foot injuries lead to a late start and short miles to a temporary trail exit.
Our enlarged band of heroes has a sweaty, warm day ahead of them. Fresh feet ripe for blisters, heavy packs to carry and a trail full of holiday-goers.
Our band of heroes has grown by two humans and one trail doggo. They have a day of mountains in their future. Just how many ups can a trail fam up, if a trail fam can hike up?
Our heroes are meeting up with friends for the Labor Day weekend. Who else will they meet? How will they retrieve their resupply from town?
Our band of heroes has a tough stretch ahead of them with difficult climbs and mental mountains. Who will come out on top?
Our weary heroes have a resupply day in their future. How far will they get? Who will they meet?
Our weary and damp band of heroes have some serious up’s in their future. How will they fare?
Our band of heroes approach the infamous Bear and Bean Lakes section of the trail. How will they handle this beautiful but strenuous area?
Our band of heroes have a town day and resupply in their future. Will they be efficient and productive with trail miles or take an easy, restful day in town?
Our heroes awake in good spirits and ready for adventure. A new trail section and sections from hikes past await.
Our heroes wake up, yet again, to rain. As they finish off the second section of trail and head into the third what and who do they meet?
Our band of heroes are feeling fresh after a night in town. What surprises lay in store on trail for them? How do they cope?
Our trusty trail dog leads his soggy humans to Two Harbors for a much needed town day and resupplies. The only thing standing in their way is a five+ mile road walk to town.
Our heroes wake up to a sodden camp. Can they muster the fortitude to trek the green carwash of a trail? Will they make it?
Our band of heroes get an early jump on the day, however, awkward campsite spacing will lead to either a short day or the longest day yet on trail. Which do they choose?
Our heroes struggle after their first night on trail. Will they make it to their goal or will they need to stop early?
Our heroes need to make it to the first campsite on the SHT, more than 14 miles away. Can they overcome the heat, the climbs, and the mental battles?
Our heroes have a forecast of climbs and descents. With their dwindling window to complete the first section, how far do they make it?
Our heroes and handsome trail doggo get a late start for their second day on the Superior Hiking Trail. They find out that the first section of trail through Duluth isn’t as flat as they assumed.
Our band of heroes, including the handsome trail doggo, are dropped off at the southern terminus of a lil jaunt through the woods dubbed, the Superior Hiking Trail.
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Our heroes are re-entering civilization and contemplating the journey they just completed. They ponder life, cleanliness, and what the future holds…