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Backpacking Mount Assiniboine via Sunshine Meadows to Mount Shark
Backpacking Mount Assiniboine Overview: Distance: 37.5 miles (60 km) Elevation Gain: 8146 ft. (2480 m) Time: 4 days Difficulty: Strenuous Many backcountry campsites on this trek require permits/reservations. For Backpacking Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park:...
Backpacking Paintbrush Canyon to Cascade Pass – Grand Teton NP
Grand Tetons National Park September 6-7 , 2021 Overview: Distance: 21.5 miles Elevation Gain: 3656 ft. Time: 2 days, 1 night Difficulty: Strenuous Camping overnight in the backcountry of GTNP requires permits from the NPS.The Tetons are a special place....
Backpacking to Hole in The Wall | Olympic National Park
Overview: Distance: 3.4 miles Time: 2 days, 1 night Difficulty: Easy Backpacking to Hole in the Wall is a fun easy overnighter (or day hike) that provides some beautiful views of the Oregon Coast. There’s towering rock formations in the shallows, dense forest...
A Guide to Backpacking to Winchester Fire Lookout
Overview: Region: Mount Baker Wilderness, Washington, USA Date: August 11-12, 2020 Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 1300 ft. Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass (No reservation required) This short hike has such a massive reward. It was a major highlight of...
A Guide to Backpacking Sahale Glacier | North Cascades National Park
Overview: Location: Sahale Glacier - North Cascades National Park Dates: August 9-10, 2020 Distance: 12 Miles Round Trip Elevation Gain: 4000 ft. Difficulty: StrenuousBackpacking Sahale Glacier requires backcountry camping permits issued by the US National Parks...
Best Hikes Near Washington D.C.
I've lived in Northern Virginia for over 10 years. I've had a chance to explore most of the iconic hikes near Washington D.C. When I say near D.C., I mean around 2 hours or less. D.C. is a metropolitan area, and so aside from one hike on this list, I recommend...