John VantineTrail Running Yosemite and the John Muir TrailI’ve been doing a lot of reading about fastpacking lately. I don’t have all of the gear needed for a fastpacking trip just yet, but I…Apr 22, 20211Apr 22, 20211
John VantineBay Area Solo 50k: When Life Gives You Lemons, Run an Ultramarathon2020 has been chock full of disappointments. Chances are you don’t need to hear this from me.Dec 24, 2020Dec 24, 2020
John VantineBiking Through the Black Hills of South DakotaLast August, my dad and I rode 270 miles through the Black Hills of South Dakota, along the Mickelson Trail and through Custer and Wind…Sep 5, 2020Sep 5, 2020
John VantineThe 2019 Honolulu Marathon: From Death Valley to HawaiiI ran my first-ever marathon in Honolulu back in 2013. In retrospect, I had no idea what I was doing.Jan 2, 2020Jan 2, 2020
John VantineThe 2018 Burning Man Ultramarathon: My First 50k!As I sit on a cross-country flight and reflect on the past year… Burning Man was, without question, a highlight of 2018. Running my first…Jan 6, 2019Jan 6, 2019
John VantineThe Burning Man UltramarathonNote: I decided to write a long-form story about this experience, as it was so impactful for me. Check out the full post about my Burning…Sep 25, 2018Sep 25, 2018
John VantineChasing Kesey’s Prankster Spirit in La Honda’s Open Space PreserveI’ve always been fascinated by the culture surrounding the Grateful Dead. I read “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test” in high school, and…May 10, 2018May 10, 2018
John VantineBackpacking Kings Canyon: Rae Lakes Loop Trip ReportFour of my closest friends and I recently spent 4 days and 4 nights in Kings Canyon National Park. We backpacked 41 miles along Rae Lakes…Apr 27, 20182Apr 27, 20182