A Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Backpacking
Last Updated: January 2026 | Reading Time: 20 minutes At a Glance Day hikes are great.But spending the night outside? That’s a different experience entirely.…
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The Solo Trip That Started Because Nobody Could Come With Me
Last Updated: October 2025 | Reading Time: 20 minutes I’m standing at the edge of Grizzly Lake in the Yukon, alone, having just hiked 11…
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Hiking PCT Section J Solo: 7 Days, 90 Miles, and Why Long Trails Are Different
If you’ve ever dreamed of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail but don’t have five months for a thru-hike, Section J in Washington is the perfect…
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Thru-Hiking the Enchantments: Complete Guide to Washington’s Most Coveted Alpine Adventure
If you’ve hiked in Washington for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the Enchantments. Even if you haven’t hiked in Washington, the name…
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13 Best Backpacking Trips in Washington (From a Local)
Epic routes, pro-tips, and local insights from a Washington-based hiking mama Washington is one of the best states in the country for backpacking — but…
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13 Best Beginner Backpacking Trips in Washington State
Looking to take your first steps into the world of backpacking? These family-tested, beginner-approved overnight hikes are perfect for new backpackers who want to ease…
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9 Easy Backpacking Trips in Washington with Kids!
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 14 minutes Great backpacking for kids in Washington… here we go! Backpacking with kids in Washington is an…
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🍂 Fall Backpacking Gear Checklist: Cold Nights + Short Days
Backpacking in fall means golden larches, crisp mornings, and quiet trails—but it also brings frosty nights, early sunsets, and unpredictable weather. Packing right can make…
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How to Start Backpacking in Washington: A Beginner’s Guide (2026 Edition)
Washington State is a backpacker’s dream. From glacier-fed lakes and lush forests to rugged ridge lines and alpine meadows, there’s no shortage of stunning places…
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🥾 Backpacking with Kids: A Survival Guide for Parents Who Love the Trail
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 10 minutes Backpacking with kids might sound like a recipe for stress, but trust me—it can also be…
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🏔 Backpacking to Robin Lakes: Two Nights, One Perfect View of Mount Daniel
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 10 minutes I had planned to head for Jade Lake and Dip Top Gap, but at the last…
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🏕 What I Pack for a One-Night Backpacking Trip in Washington (Summer Edition)
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 9 minutes There’s something magical about escaping into the mountains for just one night. No big planning, no…
