Encouraging women to try adventurous travel
Perhaps a little unexpected and definitely less flashy, the key to sleeping warm while backpacking is your sleeping pad! Yes, you can survive cold temps with the right sleeping bag, but your sleeping pad will stop the cold from even getting to you from below, …
I take sleeping very seriously. Not just at home but also while backpacking, which is why I will not skip bringing a pillow. Yes, I’m aware that some ultralight backpackers simply bundle up clothes or a jacket to sleep on or use nothing at all. …
“White Heat.” This is the color name that Therm-a-Rest has given the gold to white fade on their Parsec 20 sleeping bag. With such a great name, I am adopting White Heat as my sleeping bag’s nickname. I got to try out my Parsec 20 …
My friend and I wanted to backpack in Rainier National Park but didn’t have any permits. Instead, we utilized the first-come, first-served campground and opted for walk-up permits for a memorable weekend. The gamble led us to backpacking to Glacier Basin after doing the Fremont …
As a planner who likes to have things confirmed before going somewhere, the idea of getting a walk-up permit or staying at a first-come, first-served campground is anxiety-producing. I always think “What if I don’t get my first choice? What if there are no more …
When I was a tried and true day hiker, I always thought it would be impossibly difficult to plan a backpacking trip, especially in another state. Yes, it’s a multi-step process, but it is absolutely possible. Over the last couple of years, I began to …
There’s no doubt that Grand Teton National Park is gorgeous, but heading straight into the backcountry to explore multiple mini climate zones was mind-blowing. Also, the alpine peaks were striking, the views were dizzying, the marmots were chunky and happy, and the wildflowers were voluminous. …
After experiencing the magic of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness during my hike to the Enchantments, my close friend and I were looking to explore more of the area on a short weekend backpacking trip. Initially, we were going to try to camp at Snow Lake …
I’ve always wondered what it is like to camp on the beach. Would I get annoyed with the sand or would I love it? After my experience at Hole-in-the-Wall Beach on the Olympic Peninsula, I can say I am leaning toward loving it. It was …
Each morning, I watched the steep granite peaks light up bright orange with a reflection in the lake below. I am becoming deeply enamored with the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington, and the Enchantments hike and lakes only furthered that admiration. I backpacked into the …
The Enchantments is an alpine wonderland with lakes, granite peaks, and a sprinkle of magic. Located in Washington, you can backpack into this basin, where you can discover crystal clear lake after crystal clear lake. Due to its beauty, the Enchantments exploded in popularity in …
e vibrant blue waterfalls of Havasupai are shockingly blue. After driving for hours in the desert and then hiking another 10 miles, it doesn’t seem possible to have something NOT be a dusty brown color. Yet, at Havasupai, the crisp, clear water is bluer than …
You know that quote that goes something like, “The journey is the destination”? This is not the case for Havasupai hike. Although the hike is a beautiful red-rock canyon in Arizona, Havasupai is an absolute oasis of turquoise water, lush plants, and waterfalls. To experience …
Camping should be a peaceful respite from nature, right? Well, that is not necessarily the case at Havasupai. When you camp at Havasupai, you’ll discover how popular this destination truly is. You’ll also discover the Havasupai campground is unique and gorgeous. Situated in and around …
As my very first foray into Olympic National Park, I did an overnight in the Royal Basin, where the subalpine beauty shocked me. Complete with glacial streams, a deep blue lake, wildflower meadows, and exposed mountain peaks, this hike has a little taste of everything …
So you want to camp at Havasupai and you’re researching what to do during your days at Havasupai, but you only keep finding information about the hike. You’re not alone. Before I did the trek, I found it confusing to plan out a Havasupai itinerary. …