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  • Cuerno Principal in Torres del Paine National Park as viewed from the west. Sloping green hillsides with shrubs and small burned trees dot the foreground as the mountain massif lies large in the background.

    Hike the W Trek in Patagonia (Complete How-To Guide)

    ByEmily Schrick September 18, 2025May 27, 2026

    The W Trek in Patagonia’s Torres del Paine is a magical multi-day hike. This point-to-point trail takes you by glaciers, granite mountains, horn-shaped spires, forests with trees only found in Patagonia, and jaw-dropping turquoise alpine lakes.  Trying to figure out if the W is worth…

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    Yosemite in October: Fall Foliage, Hiking, and What to Expect

    ByEmily Schrick August 28, 2025December 1, 2025

    Yosemite National Park is a super underrated fall destination. While most people have their eyes on New England or the Colorado Rockies – for good reason – Yosemite quietly celebrates autumn in her own unique way. I’ve visited Yosemite in every season and multiple times…

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    O & W Trek Campgrounds & Refugios in Torres del Paine, Chile

    ByEmily Schrick August 22, 2025May 27, 2026

    When I was planning my O Circuit trek, I was so excited to finally experience the beauty of Patagonia. But the planning was a little more stressful than I imagined because I could not find solid information about what the campgrounds on this hike looked…

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    O Circuit in Torres del Paine: Plan Your Backpacking Trip

    ByEmily Schrick August 20, 2025May 27, 2026

    If you dream of backpacking through Patagonia’s wild mountains, glaciers, and valleys, the O Circuit in Torres del Paine is one of the most rewarding treks in the world. This 8 – 9 day loop takes you beyond the crowded W Trek and around the…

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    Ultimate Lightweight Backpacking Gear List

    ByEmily Schrick August 3, 2025September 8, 2025

    Do you feel like packing for backpacking trips is overwhelming? Are you always trying to figure out what you really need to pack for backpacking? Are you a woman who is tired of reading what men think women should pack on their backpacking trips? Whether…

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  • Half Dome partially glowing in pink alpenglow from Glacier Point

    33 Best Hikes For First-Timers in Yosemite National Park

    ByEmily Schrick July 13, 2025May 1, 2026

    If you are anything like me, you’re planning your first (or maybe second or third) trip to Yosemite and don’t want to miss anything, but you’re overwhelmed with the size of the park and trying to figure out which trails are actually worth your time….

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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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