Category Archives: Adventure

Complete Guide to Hiking the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park

Over the weekend, I hiked the Mist Trail to Vernal Falls and Nevada Falls. I... Read More →

Guide to Rapid Classification (With Pictures & Video)

Hey friends – today we’re talking all about rapid classification in a whitewater paddling context.... Read More →

What is a Good Backpacking Base Weight & How to Lighten Your Backpack

When I just got started in backpacking, I was carrying nearly 40 lbs and every... Read More →

How to Find Canoe Routes: 9 Resources for Planning Your Next Canoe Trip!

Hello friends! With summer on its way, it’s time to start planning canoe trips for... Read More →

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Trip Log: Out of My Comfort Zone – A Canoeist Attempts the Highland Backpacking Trail

Trip Log is a blog series where I rip a metaphorical page out of my... Read More →

Trip Log: How I Camp So Often While Working Full Time

Trip Log is a blog series where I rip a metaphorical page out of my... Read More →

Here Are My Favorite Big Sur Backpacking Trails

After I moved to California, my very first backpacking trip was in Big Sur. I... Read More →

Trip Log: How I *Begrudgingly* Learned to Love Backpacking

Trip Log is a blog series where I rip a metaphorical page out of my... Read More →

Backpacking Training & Hiking Fitness: How to Crush Trails with Ease!

Hiking and backpacking are just walking, so there’s no need to train… right? Well, that’s... Read More →

40 Must-Know Tips for Women Backpackers

I was pretty reluctant to get into backpacking. Walk for long distances carrying heavy things?... Read More →

11 Hiking Outfits for Women for Any Weather & Condition

Most people know the basics of what to wear hiking: quick-dry shirt and pants, and... Read More →

Ultimate Guide to Backpacking the Ohlone Wilderness Trail (with Video)

Oh boy – I’ve just returned from backpacking the Ohlone Wilderness Trail and let me... Read More →

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