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  • A woman snowshoeing in a scenic winter mountain landscape with snowy peaks and forests.

    What to Wear Winter Hiking: Clothes I Actually Use on Trail

    ByEmily Schrick December 16, 2025December 16, 2025

    I remember one of my first winter hikes. I was in college and it was deep winter in Washington and my friends wanted to go to an ice cave. And I definitely did not have the highly specific winter hiking gear that I now have….

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    Trans-Catalina Trail Backpacking Guide

    ByEmily Schrick December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

    Want to hike through desert cliffs with sweeping ocean views, spot wild bison and tiny island foxes, and eat real food along the way – without carrying five days’ worth of supplies? The Trans-Catalina Trail might be the beginner-friendly backpacking trip you didn’t know you…

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  • author Emily standing in front of mt rainier with her arms raised up wearing a cotton UW t shirt

    Best Budget Women’s Hiking Clothes Under $60

    ByEmily Schrick December 1, 2025February 9, 2026

    When I first started hiking, I didn’t own a single piece of real hiking gear.  My trail shoes were old Nike gym shoes with zero traction. I was wearing cotton leggings, an oversized cotton sweatshirt, and the same school backpack I used in college. I…

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    2026 National Park Passes: Changes for International Visitors and US Residents

    ByEmily Schrick December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

    Wowza. There’s been a big change in the America the Beautiful pass system announced by the US Department of the Interior in 2026.  Some of these changes are good, some are… well, they’re definitely going to impact people’s vacations. I have purchased an America the…

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  • Serene mountain lake retreat with modern house, lush yellow foliage, and dramatic cloudy mountain backdrop.

    Lodging in Torres del Paine: How to Decide Where to Stay

    ByEmily Schrick November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

    If you’re trying to decide where you should stay on your trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, you’re not alone. All of the options either sound like camping or spending an arm and leg on an all-inclusive luxury stay – with not…

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  • Breathtaking mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks and a serene turquoise lake, you'll see when visiting torres del paine in Chile

    Torres del Paine Guide: Adventure Planning for Beginners

    ByEmily Schrick November 12, 2025November 23, 2025

    If you’re planning a trip to the Patagonia region, you probably have Torres del Paine – Chile’s crown jewel National Park – on your list. Torres del Paine is a nature lover’s dream. Towering peaks, turquoise glacier-fed lakes and rivers, and unique wildlife make it…

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Hey, I'm Emily!

I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail as a beginner backpacker in 2018 and haven't been able to stop backpacking, hiking, and adventuring ever since!

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