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’re looking to get a taste of the Sierra backpacking experience but don’t want to sell your soul for coveted permits, you should have the Kaiser Wilderness on your list! Upper Twin Lake is a beautiful camping area, and with multiple trailheads giving access…
Gilmore Lake is a wonderful hike, perfect for beginner backpackers and those who just want to get into the wilderness for a night. Since there is lots to see in the area, this hike can easily be extended to other destinations like Grass Lake, Half…
The O Circuit is a 75-mile hike in Torres del Paine National Park in the Patagonia region of Chile. And nope, I didn’t get my letters mixed up! If you’ve heard of the “W Trek”, that’s another hike in Torres del Paine! The O Circuit…
The Trans-Catalina Trail is great for so many reasons. First, the scenery. There aren’t too many places where you can be 1,000+ feet above sea level, walk next to cacti, and have an ocean view, all at once! This trip is also great for beginners…
Desolation Wilderness is one of the most sought after places to backpack in the northern Sierra Nevada. Getting to backpack to Island Lake in the region is a very special trip that will leave you wanting more granite, more alpine lakes, and more gorgeous sunrises…
Everyone has heard of Half Dome in Yosemite. It’s amazing and beautiful and the star of the show in Yosemite Valley. But there’s another dome, one that is a full dome, hanging out adjacent to Half Dome: North Dome. This rock feature looks unreachable from…
