Tag: backpacking

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Best Backpacking in Grand Teton

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! In this article, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best backpacking routes in Grand Teton National Park, ranging in difficulty from beginner-friendly one-nighters to challenging multi-day treks. Two Outliers may contain affiliate links – we only recommend products we personally … Read More Best Backpacking in Grand Teton

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Backpacking for Beginners: A Detailed Starter’s Guide

In this guide to backpacking for beginners, we’ve outlined everything we wish we knew when we started our backpacking careers.

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Guide to the Best Backpacking Kitchen Essentials

When you’re tired and hungry after a long day of hiking, you need backpacking kitchen gear that makes preparing dinner a breeze. There is nothing quite like sitting down to take that first bite of a piping hot meal after a full day of backpacking. But not having the right gear can make what should be one of the most relaxing moments of your … Read More Guide to the Best Backpacking Kitchen Essentials

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Dawson Pitamakan Loop: An Epic Hike in Glacier National Park

One of our favorite hikes in Glacier National Park, the Dawson Pitamakan Loop is a must do for those looking for a serious adventure with the chance for some solitude away from the heavy crowds on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. The trail features two incredible alpine passes, Dawson Pass and Pitamakan Pass, and multiple stunnings lakes, including Two Medicine Lake, Oldman Lake and No Name … Read More Dawson Pitamakan Loop: An Epic Hike in Glacier National Park

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Teton Crest Trail: Complete Guide with Map & Itinerary

Far away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton’s many popular day hikes and viewpoints lies a backpacker’s paradise: the Teton Crest Trail. This epic 40-mile point to point hike traverses the ridgeline behind the Teton Range from south to north, showing off all angles of the stunning jagged Teton Peaks. You’ll trek through open meadows filled with wildflowers, camp at beautiful alpine … Read More Teton Crest Trail: Complete Guide with Map & Itinerary

Backpacking Baron Lakes Idaho: Complete Trail Guide

The Alice Toxaway Loop in Idaho is a minefield of amazing teal-blue alpine lakes, framed by the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains.

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Paintbrush Canyon Cascade Canyon Loop: Complete Backpacking Guide

The Paintbrush Canyon Cascade Canyon loop trail is perhaps the best hike in the Grand Tetons, if not anywhere in the United States.

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Cracker Lake Trail in Glacier National Park: Complete Guide

Cracker Lake Trail is a moderate 12-mile hike to a stunning alpine lake that epitomizes everything that makes Glacier National Park so beautiful and unique.

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Sawtooth Lake Hike in Idaho: Ultimate Trail Guide

A moderate trail covering 10 miles and 1900 feet of elevation gain, the Sawtooth Lake hike gives those who take on the journey the best of the Sawtooth Mountains.

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Backpacking the Stunning Alice Toxaway Loop in Idaho

The Alice Toxaway Loop in Idaho is a minefield of amazing teal-blue alpine lakes, framed by the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains.

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West Rim Trail Zion National Park: Ultimate Backpacking Guide

Backpacking the West Rim Trail in Zion National Park is the perfect adventure for those seeking solitude and mind-blowing views in southern Utah.

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Coyote Gulch Backpacking Trip: Complete Trail Guide

In this article, we have outlined everything you need to know to plan your epic Coyote Gulch backpacking trip in Grand Staircase Escalante.