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, 70 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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🍂 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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8 Easy Overnight Backpacking Trips Near Seattle Washington(Perfect for Beginners & Families)
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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🥾 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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Backcountry Hygiene: How to Feel as Clean as you Can
Let’s be honest—you’re not getting a spa experience in the backcountry. But here’s what I’ve learned after years of solo and family trips: a few…
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An Epic Guide to Backpacking Shi Shi Beach
Last Updated: August 2025 | Reading Time: 9 minutes Exploring the Wild Beauty of Shi Shi Beach: A Backpacker’s Guide Backpacking on Shi Shi Beach,…
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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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Solo Backpacking for Women: The Complete Guide to Wilderness Independence
Picture this: you’re cozied up in your sleeping bag with a steaming cup of coffee, morning light spilling over the ridgeline. No rushing to match…
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Chain Lakes Loop Backpacking Guide: Best Family Overnight Near Mount Baker
Chain Lakes Loop was one of our early family backpacking trips—and it remains one of the best introductions to alpine backpacking with kids. In one…