national park – Amy and Alex

90 miles on the Wonderland Trail around Mt. Rainier

May 29, 2024August 6, 2023 by Alex McCafferty

Trip Report Our annual, week-long backpacking excursions continue! This time a record five people decided to waste their vacation days walking in a circle: myself, Amy, Tim, Dan, and Alex VR. For sake of clarity, I will henceforth be referring to myself as Alex 1, and Alex VR as Alex 2 (please note: I … Read more

15 miles across Santa Cruz Island

August 18, 2023May 14, 2021 by Alex McCafferty

My brother Tyler moved to Los Angeles in early 2021 with his girlfriend Olivia. Eager to catch up with them and explore the area, Amy and I had a flight booked a few months later. We planned to hang out around the city and tour some of the National Parks. Tyler had never backpacked but … Read more