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A Guide to 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 – Cascade Canyon Loop
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. This includes Backpacking Paintbrush...
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 Hiking to Winchester Mountain Lookout(+Overnight Stay)
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...
The Complete 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: StrenuousOverview Where: North Cascades National Park - Washington, USA Trailhead: Cascade Pass...
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...