There is nothing quite as rejuvenating to the soul as wilderness backpacking. I will never forget the first time I packed all of my gear into a bag and carried it through the mountains. I was 11 years old and instantly fell in love with it, in spite of my blistered feet, sore shoulders, and achilles tendinitis.
I wrote these backpacking guides to help you plan your own adventures, so in the words of John Muir, you can “climb the mountains and get their good tidings.”
Overview Near the Bavarian town of Leavenworth (but hidden from sight), The Enchantments loom. This ethereal landscape of lakes, basins, and rugged peaks…
Overview High up in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, there is a shimmering blue lake surrounded by soaring, snow-covered peaks. The experience of hiking…
Overview Sahale Glacier Camp is a high-altitude backcountry camp that sits below the Sahale Glacier in North Cascades National Park. Because of its…
Overview Reflection Canyon is a tributary of Lake Powell found in southeastern Utah. From the water, you can reach it by boat, jet ski,…
Overview People often say "Havasupai", when referring to Havasu Canyon, a tributary of the Grand Canyon. It has been made famous by illustrious images…
Overview Aravaipa Canyon is a remote area of wilderness located between Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona. Encased by sheer cliffs, Aravaipa Creek is a perennial…
Overview Manning Camp is a 6-site backcountry campground in Saguaro National Park. It features Manning Cabin, a structure that was originally built in 1905…
Overview The Zion Traverse (aka Trans-Zion Trek) is a 50-mile point-to-point route that spans the entirety of Zion National Park from the northwestern to…
Overview The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne (To All o' Me) is a deep canyon formed by the Tuolumne River and is located in…
