Join me on an exciting adventure as we explore the solo backpacking essentials for an unforgettable trip to Yosemite National Park! In this gear guide, I’ll share my top packing tips to ensure you ...

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One of my favorite parts of a backpacking trip is the food: It just hits different after a full day of hiking. As a previous backpacking guide who cooked for up to ten guests at a time, I love making ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

Dear Heloise: A lot of people will be taking a backpacking trip this summer, and as a veteran of many backpacking trips over a number of years, I have a few hints for backpackers: Dear Heloise: My ...

Backpacking is more complex than throwing a tent, a sleeping bag and some ramen noodles in a pack, and hitting a trail. If you’re going to cover a number of miles and stay out for a night or more, you ...

To ensure a successful trip, equip yourself with the right backpack. Selecting the perfect bag involves considering its size and fit. Understanding the benefits of these features will help you make an ...

Interested in long day hikes or even an overnight in the wilderness? A free two-day seminar is planned in the Tri-Cities with loads of helpful tips. The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club is offering its ...

If you can see yourself going backpacking overnight in the wildest and most beautiful places, then you might be interested in this free two-day free seminar. The Inter-Mountain Alpine Club is offering ...

A travel writer shares the travel essentials that made her flight cancelations, delays, and layovers easier during the government shudown. Learn more about the items she's glad she had, including ...