Tag Archives: Hiking

Almost Didn’t Make It Out

Posted on July 5, 2024 by scottytang

I did a backpacking trip recently from the Eagle Lake OHV area up to Old Man Mountain, which is the mountain that looks like a shark fin when you first come up over Donner Pass on I-80 going East. The … Continue reading →

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When Things Go Wrong

Posted on June 20, 2023 by scottytang

I do a lot of backpacking trips by myself, and when I talk about this with people, they often look at me like I am crazy. Then in one way or another ask me what I am going to do … Continue reading →

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It Will Be Ok

Posted on August 3, 2022 by scottytang

There is something about being in the mountains that brings some kind of clarity. On July 4th, just a couple weeks ago, I had to work in the morning till about 2 or 3, and all day at the coffee … Continue reading →

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