The John Muir Trail – WE FINISHED IT!!!
A year ago, my hiking partner, Ken Huff and I started the 221 JMT in Yosemite and headed south. We had ambitions to go straight through, but that didn't happen. Thanks to a plethora of giant,...
NGA: Traversing Costa Rica by Foot, Bike, and Paddle by Payge McMahon
“I forgot to pack my underwear, but I brought a headlamp!” said Winnie.
By now we had known each other five days. We were in a remote, Costa Rican jungle and I couldn’t help but...
Fabulous Women Over 40: Ms. September is Payge McMahon
Renowned Photographer, Sheri ONeal, features Payge McMahon, in her 'Fabulous Women Over 40' series.
"Payge McMahon is an amazing testament of courage and inspiration; it proves that your life direction can change in the blink...
Climbing Pikes Peak via The Barr Trail
Trip Report
My partner and I climbed Pikes Peak (14,110 ft.), via the Barr Trail (7,800 ft)l, a week before Memorial Day. 26 miles RT. Temps ranged from 78F to 27F (felt like 13F w/ 21...
National Geographic Adventure – Grand to Grand Ultra: Gear and Training for a 160-Mile...
Payge McMahon writes for National Geographic Adventure magazine's Beyond the Edge, on training and gearing up for the Grand to Grand Ultra, a 160 mile, self-supported, backpacking race taking place, September 23-29, 2012 ....
