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The Alice Toxaway Loop in Idaho is a minefield of amazing teal-blue alpine lakes, framed by the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains.
With jagged snowy peaks, crystal clear alpine lakes, and abundant wildlife, backpacking in Grand Teton National Park belongs on every outdoor lover’s bucket list! There are two types of backpacking trips in Grand Teton: easy and relaxing or challenging and epic. The reason for this stark contrast is that the Read more…
A hidden oasis tucked away in Southern Utah, Lower Calf Creek Falls trail follows Calf Creek until arriving at a majestic 126-foot waterfall.
Covering 17 miles and over 4800 feet of elevation gain, the South Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail is a strenuous hike that leads down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back to the South Rim.
Winding through the magical Hoh Rain Forest, the largest temperate rainforest in the contiguous United States, the Hoh River Trail features massive towering trees, moss-covered logs, unique wildlife, and the greenest, lushest forest you’ve ever seen!
With teal blue waters fed by a receding glacier and views of towering mountains in the background, Wedgemount Lake isn’t just one of the best hikes in British Columbia but easily one of the best alpine lakes we’ve ever seen.
Camping at Garibaldi Lake is one of the most popular things to do in British Columbia and for good reason! Providing unparalleled access to iconic sites like Panorama Ridge, the Black Tusk, Mount Garibaldi, and Garibaldi Lake, the Garibaldi Lake Campground should be at the top of your backpacking bucket list.
With glacier-covered mountain peaks, turquoise-hued alpine lakes, and unimpeded views in every direction, words simply cannot do justice to the Panorama Ridge hike.
Featuring old-growth forests, glacial-fed streams, and a historic chalet, Enchanted Valley in Olympic National Park is an epic backpacking trip.
In this guide to backpacking for beginners, we’ve outlined everything we wish we knew when we started our backpacking careers.