Planning a northbound John Muir Trail hike from Whitney Portal? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need for a successful NOBO JMT thru-hike, including detailed
Walk into any gear store, and you’ll be sold a solution for every possible problem. You’ll get organizers for your organizers, gadgets for your gadgets,
Backpacking clothing isn’t about fashion. Think of your wilderness clothing as a technical uniform, just like the gear for any sport. A cyclist has a
There’s a popular Swedish saying we live by: “Det finns inget dåligt väder, bara dåliga kläder.” which translates to “There is no such thing as
“What about bears?” This is usually among the first questions we get. And it’s a good one. The idea of being in the deep wilderness
Food is a huge part of backpacking. It’s your fuel, it’s morale, and after a long day on the trail, it’s what you look forward
The most common question we get is about fitness. People are concerned they aren’t in good enough shape, and it’s a major source of anxiety.
Yosemite is a funny place. The “best” time to go backpacking isn’t a simple answer. The park is huge, and depending on the time of
(We’ll cover our recommendations for socks and foot care in a future post.) Ask a traditionalist, or most people new to backpacking, and they’ll suggest
If you’re planning a Yosemite backpacking trip, the first and highest hurdle is the permit system. It’s a complex process that is particularly difficult for
