Three of my workout friends and I headed down to Great Basin National Park for a long weekend of camping, cave touring, and climbing Wheeler Peak.
I have loved Great Basin since climbing this peak about 10 years ago, and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Ancient bristlecone pines, wide open skies, surprisingly dramatic mountains for Nevada, and way fewer crowds than most national parks.
We spent two nights camping and climbed Wheeler Peak, which tops out over 13,000 feet. The views were incredible, although the altitude definitely humbled a few of us.
By “a few of us,” I mean our trainer may have developed altitude sickness and proceeded to puke most of the way back down the mountain.
Nothing strengthens friendships quite like watching someone dry heave beside a switchback while the rest of you pretend you’re not also struggling.
We also toured Lehman Caves, which felt like entering another planet. Giant formations, strange textures, and the kind of underground silence that makes everyone start whispering automatically.
Overall, an awesome trip and one of the more underrated national parks I’ve visited.
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