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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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…
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…
Contrary to what social media might make you think, a thru-hike will bring hard days. I had my share of really hard days and days that were mostly good but had some hard moments. It’s difficult to talk about hard days, especially after the trail,…
Hi there! If you’re here reading this, I’m guessing you are a day hiker looking to get into overnight backpacking. GREAT! Backpacking is lots of fun, but I know it can be overwhelming figuring out how to get started. In this post, I am going…
Yosemite’s high country is a backpacker’s dream—alpine meadows bursting with wildflowers, glassy mountain lakes reflecting the sky, and rugged granite ridgelines that stretch for miles. With so many backcountry lakes to explore, we had no idea where we’d end up when we first set foot on the trail….
