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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...
Iceland Winter Road Trip – Amazing Places and Activities
Iceland Winter Road Trip Stats Dates: Mar 7-13, 2020 Distance Traveled: 1829 km (1136 mi) Coldest Temperature: -6C (21 F) Warmest Temperature: 6C (43 F) Max Wind Speeds: 20+ m/s (45+ mph) Average Daylight Hours: 11 HoursIntroduction It feels kinda strange sitting down...
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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...
Iceland Winter Road Trip – Amazing Places and Activities
Iceland Winter Road Trip Stats Dates: Mar 7-13, 2020 Distance Traveled: 1829 km (1136 mi) Coldest Temperature: -6C (21 F) Warmest Temperature: 6C (43 F) Max Wind Speeds: 20+ m/s (45+ mph) Average Daylight Hours: 11 HoursIntroduction It feels kinda strange sitting down...
Backpacking to Canyon Creek Lakes
Overview: Location: Canyon Creek Lakes Trail in Trinity Alps, California Dates: June 1-2, 2019 Distance: 16.7 miles Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: 2,969 ft.After Charlie and I finished backpacking in Hetch Hetchy we headed back to Fresno to pick up Wyatt,...
Backpacking Hetch Hetchy Loop
Yosemite National Park Backpacking the Hetch Hetchy Loop via Lake Vernon May 27-29, 2019 Overview: Distance: 26.5 miles Time: 3 days, 2 nights Difficulty: Strenuous Elevation Gain: 3,800 ft.I just got back from a two week road trip trip through California and...