Author: Emily Schrick

Emily is an avid outdoorswoman who has trekked 5,000+ miles in the backcountry, including a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. She's added international hiking to her resume in countries like Chile, Argentina, Peru, Canada, France, Iceland, Montenegro, and more! She's on a quest to visit all USA National Parks (27/63 so far) Her passions include outdoor adventure photography and helping others get outside in amazing places around the world. Her writing and photography has been featured in Trails Magazine, Gossamergear.com, and the Pacific Crest Trail Association. When she's not outside hiking or writing about it, she's probably snuggled on the couch with her three labradors listening to Taylor Swift and drinking coffee.
  • The 13 Best Campsites on the John Muir Trail

    The John Muir Trail is every backpacker’s fantasy trip. High alpine lakes, lush meadows, cascading creeks, and big, bold mountains. Nearly every sight on the trail is photo-worthy. I thru-hiked the JMT in 2020 and the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) in 2018 and walked past…

  • Gossamer Gear Camo Kumo 36

    Is your backpacking kit so dialed in that you sometimes think you could take a daypack on your overnight trips? Or maybe you need a larger summit pack for all-day sunrise to sunset excursions. Well, if you’re thinking of a pack that is slightly more…