Backpacking Mount Whitney: The Highest Summit in the Lower 48

Hiking and backpacking to the summit of Mount Whitney in California’s Eastern Sierra is the kind of Type 2 fun that becomes legendary in your personal highlight reel. At 14,505 feet, it’s the tallest peak in the contiguous U.S., and summiting it is a bucket-list adventure for thousands of hikers each year. Whether you’re here […]

Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail

The Teton Crest Trail is a 40 mile trail crossing behind the Teton Range in Grand Tetons National Park. The point-to-point thru hike climbs over 9,000ft of elevation throughout the trail and varies between groups on how long it takes to complete (usually between 4-6 days). The trail is rated as difficult and is only […]

Best Mosquito Repellents for Hiking & Camping

Mosquitos can be some serious… fun suckers… on hiking and camping trips. They can make an awesome trip itinerary absolutely miserable if you don’t come prepared. During the summer months, these pesky bugs come out from hiding and love to hang out in popular outdoor areas. Check out these Mosquito Repellents for hiking and camping! […]

Guide To Smith Rock State Park

Known as one of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, the high-desert region of Smith Rock State Park does not disappoint. Smith Rock State Park is most widely known for it’s variety of Rock Climbing and being the birthplace of Sport Climbing, a style of climbing that relies on permanent anchors that are bolted into the […]

Tips for Backpacking and Hiking Alone

Solo backpacking and hiking is a great way to experience the outdoors at your own pace. Depending on your past experience outdoors, backpacking and hiking alone can seem daunting, scary and downright dangerous. As a woman, I am often told that people “don’t backpack outdoors for a reason” and “it’s too dangerous for women”, but […]