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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I know it can be super challenging to take time off from work and family responsibilities to do a thru-hike. While the John Muir Trail can be backpacked in 2 weeks, many people want to take a little longer to really savor being in the…
After a co-worker of mine lamented that he got snubbed for all of his backpacking trips this year (COVID, fire, smoke…), I knew we had to plan a great trip to change that luck. Thankfully, a group of us were all able to get time…
Backpacking is hard work! Not only does it require good cardiovascular fitness, but you are also using your muscles: quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, your abs, and of course, your back. You are also putting strain on your ankles, knees, hips, and maybe a little bit on…
Sometimes a last-minute planned trip doesn’t go the best, but we managed to pull this one off! A group of my co-workers happened to get President’s Day weekend off, so we headed up to Lake Tahoe for my second-ever snow camping trip. California’s snowpack wasn’t…
Every January, my co-worker and friend, Shaun, plans a fun birthday backpacking trip. Last year, we went snow camping. This year, we opted for something… warmer? But definitely not drier! Despite some day-of travel difficulties, wet weather, and an annoying hit-and-run that resulted in my…
I was first exposed to Havasu Falls, way before I self-identified as a “hiker”, when I saw some professional photography from there. At the time, I didn’t know where these waterfalls were located, or that “normal” people could go there. I was immediately entranced by…
