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    Patagonia’s O vs. W Trek: Which Hike is the Best For You?

    ByEmily Schrick September 23, 2025October 10, 2026

    Visiting Patagonia at the tip of South America is on a lot of hikers’ bucket lists. The views are out of this world, the glaciers are so big, and it feels so remote. And it is! The Patagonia region is huge. And Torres del Paine…

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

    ByEmily Schrick August 22, 2025October 10, 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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    Ultimate Lightweight Backpacking Gear List

    ByEmily Schrick August 3, 2025August 28, 2026

    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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    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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    Yosemite Lodging Guide: Where to Stay to Maximize Your Trip

    ByEmily Schrick June 29, 2025July 29, 2026

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed planning your Yosemite trip, you’re not alone. The park is huge, there is so much to see and do, and there are multiple highways that lead to the park and gateway towns competing for your attention. This makes figuring out where…

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    How To Backpack In Yosemite: Plan Your Wilderness Trip

    ByEmily Schrick April 28, 2025May 27, 2026

    It’s hard to describe the magic of backpacking in Yosemite. The granite landscapes, ranging from jagged peaks to soft domes, dense pine forests that give way to wildflower-filled meadows split in half by rushing creeks, and of course, waterfalls cascading from alpine lakes and along…

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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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