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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If you dream of backpacking through Patagonia’s wild mountains, glaciers, and valleys, the O Circuit in Torres del Paine is one of the most rewarding treks in the world. This 8 – 9 day loop takes you beyond the crowded W Trek and around the…
It’s hard to describe the magic of backpacking in Yosemite. The granite landscapes, ranging from jagged peaks to soft domes, dense pine forests that give way to wildflower-filled meadows split in half by rushing creeks, and of course, waterfalls cascading from alpine lakes and along…
I remember my first ever backpacking trip. It was in Yosemite, me and my partner were arriving after dark, and we were trying to figure out what the heck the backpackers campground was and where it was! We wandered around the parking lots near Curry…
There’s nowhere in the world like the High Sierra. Sparkling alpine lakes, huge granite mountains shaped like nature’s cathedrals, meandering alpine meadows filled with green grasses and wildflowers… I could go on, but you don’t have to keep imagining it. You can experience it for yourself on…
Want to explore alpine lakes and dramatic mountain scenery without the crowds of Rae Lakes or Yosemite? Mineral King Valley in Sequoia National Park might just be the most underrated backpacking destination in California. While these mountains are at the southern end of the Sierra…
If you’re craving an epic thru-hiking adventure but can’t take months or even weeks off work, the High Sierra Trail (HST) in Sequoia National Park is the perfect solution. The HST stretches 72 miles east to west across Sequoia, traveling from sequoia trees at crescent…
