I might be biased, but backpacking trips are probably my favorite way to get outside. There is something to be said for the simplicity of carrying all of your gear on your back and hiking into the wilderness, away from cell reception and bosses emails. To me, backpacking gets down to the essence of being outside.
In these guides you can explore trip reports and how-to guides to some of my favorite backpacking destinations, as well as tips and guidance about getting started with backpacking.
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Tucked away in the remote wilderness of Yosemite National Park, Lake Vernon is a stunning alpine lake escape along the Hetch Hetchy Loop trail that remains a hidden gem for backpackers. Unlike the packed trails in Yosemite Valley, this serene backcountry route offers solitude, breathtaking views, and an…
I thru-hiked the Wonderland Trail in July 2019! This was my first thru-hike post-PCT and it was significantly shorter. But, I have been wanting to do the Wonderland ever since I heard about it back in college when I was living in Seattle, and even…
Not to be mistaken with the Grand Canyon in Arizona, the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne is a major feature in Yosemite National Park, carved by the Tuolumne River. Towering granite walls, beautiful green-blue pools, rattlesnakes, waterfalls, and more await those who travel through this…
Yosemite National Park is best known for its views of the biggest granite walls in the world located in Yosemite Valley. But when you leave the valley behind and venture out to the high country, you’ll find classic High Sierra scenery: rolling green meadows, dipping…
So, you’ve dreamed of waking up to seeing a glowing granite mountain right outside of your tent door? I understand the lure. But, the challenge of backcountry hiking won’t be your first mountain to climb on your trip to Yosemite. First, you need a backpacking…
The Four Lakes Loop is one of the best backpacking trails in Northern California. Located in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, it’s one of those trails that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Mountain views, alpine lakes, forest hiking, and a good workout…
