Hiking and Backpacking In Bear Country: What You Need to Know Where we live and hike in Idaho, the presence of black bears and grizzly bears is a constant reality. While I absolutely love that these living embodiments of wilderness still inhabit our mountain ranges, they also come with some concerns. Bears have the potential …
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When gearing up for a long distance thru-hike, there is a ton of planning involved. You need to get the right gear, plan for food, do some physical training, and understand how you’re going to map your route. All of those things are important, but none of them really prepare you for what it’s like …
The Art Of The Shakedown Hike: Why We Should All Do Them Read More »
So you know for sure you want to go backpacking. Maybe you were inspired by a friend, a movie, or a breathtaking Instagram post. But no matter what, you’ve decided to go, and that’s awesome. But where do you go? You might have already figured out what gear you need to bring, but choosing a …
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On my first backpacking trip, I had no idea what I was doing. A friend and I had one real backpack between us (the other was an overstuffed daypack), a kitchen saucepan (paired with a tiny borrowed backpacking stove), some giant sleeping bags, and many redundant emergency items, among other (useless) things. I didn’t do …
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Beginner Backpacking: The Basics Thinking of going backpacking? If so, you’re in the right place. Backpacking is rewarding like very few other things. You, under your own power and with your life on your back, can go explore some of the most amazing landscapes the world has to offer. No trip is exactly like another, …
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