Badlands National Park

Join us on this spectacular trip to Badlands National Park, a place with lots of hiking opportunities and endless, breathtaking views.

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Great Sand Dunes National Park

The Great Sand Dunes National Park resembles a large fun playground, built by nature not only for kids but for all ages. Come along to explore with us.

National Parks, HikesTimea ZilcsakDecember 7, 2020National Park, Creek, Dunes, Featured, Hiking, Ridge, Summit, Sunrise, Views, Wilderness, ColoradoComment

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Enjoy with us the beautiful black sheer cliffs, powerful roaring river, clear evening skies, and endless majestic views of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

National Parks, HikesTimea ZilcsakNovember 24, 2020Black Canyon of the GunnisonColorado, Camp, Canyon, National Park, Scrambling, Snow, Trail, Hiking, Wilderness, Wildlife, Wildflowers, FeaturedComment

Backpacking High Pass Loop - Buck Creek, Napeequa Valley, Little Giant

Join us on this unforgettable Glacier Peak Wilderness 4-day backpacking trip from Buck Creek to Little Giant Pass via High Pass and Napeequa Valley.

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Backpacking Yellow Aster Butte with Views of Mount Baker and Shuksan

Backpacking to Yellow Aster Butte, a 3-day trip with spectacular views of Mt Baker, Shuksan, Tomyhoi Peak, endless meadows, tarns, and scrambling options.

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Van Trump Park via Comet Falls - Day Hike With Majestic Views All Around

Hike beyond Comet Falls to reach Van Trump Park for colorful meadows, wildflowers, and fine views of Mount Rainier, Adams, St Helens, and the Tatoosh.

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Backpacking Park Butte with Stunning Views of Mount Baker

An overnight backpacking trip to the Park Butte Meadows and Fire Lookout Tower with a short side trip to Mount Baker’s Easton Glacier and climber’s camp.

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Backpacking Spider Gap and the Glacier Peak Wilderness

Join us on this wonderful 7-day backpacking trip to the Glacier Peak Wilderness via Spider Gap, Lyman Lakes, Image Lake, and Buck Creek Pass.

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Backpacking the Goat Rocks Wilderness (video)

In this video, join us on our 5-day walk in the Goat Rocks Wilderness. Known for some of the best views on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), Goat Rocks is a wonderful place to go backpacking.

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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Monument Valley, no better name could describe the unbelievably breathtaking views of a vast desert valley with its scattered colorful sandstone buttes.

National Parks, HikesTimea ZilcsakMay 27, 2018Monument ValleyNational Park, Hiking, Camp, Desert, Arizona, Trail, Featured Comment

Olympic National Park

The Olympic National Park is America’s wildest and most remote park. Come with us on a journey to discover some of its finest coastline or mountain hiking and backpacking destinations.

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Backpacking Mount Rainier's Wonderland Trail (video)

In this video, walk with us along the spectacular Wonderland Trail around the majestic Mount Rainier.

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Mount Rainier National Park

Discover the majestic Mount Rainier National Park through some of our hiking and backpacking trips there.

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A Simple Food Plan for First Time Backpacking

Whether going backpacking for the first time or just want to see somebody else's take on food and related gear, here's our recommendation.

GearDaniel ZilcsakJuly 30, 2017Article, Backpacking, Backcountry, Camp, Equipment, Guide, Gear, Outdoors, Overnight, Multi Day, Food, Hiking, Most Popular Comment

Backpacking Shi Shi Beach and Point of the Arches

A short backpacking trip leads you to the heart of a remote Pacific Ocean beach for the most spectacular sunsets. Here’s what Shi Shi is about, and more.

The Secret to Getting a John Muir Trail Permit

The secret to a JMT permit? No magic incantations, just persistence and flexibility. Here's a short list of tips we believe will get you one this year.

Daniel ZilcsakJune 30, 2017John Muir Trail, California, Sierra Nevada, Backpacking, Multi Day, Hiking, Article, Guide, Outdoors, Backcountry, Permit, Yosemite National Park, National Park, Lottery, Most Popular Comments

Speaking at The Mountaineers' Walking the Wild Series

Come join us for a glass of wine and enjoy our presentation of the John Muir Trail. We prepared a narrative with lots of photos, stories from the trail, logistics, and more.

NewsDaniel ZilcsakJune 28, 2017John Muir Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, California, Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, Event, The Mountaineers, Photography, National Park Comments

The Best Guide Book, Maps, and Navigation Apps for the John Muir Trail

Here's our recommendation for a good guide book, maps, and navigation apps for your John Muir Trail hike, with a funny intro we call "the cover guy story".

GearDaniel ZilcsakJune 16, 2017John Muir Trail, California, Sierra Nevada, Backpacking, Multi Day, Hiking, Article, Guide, Outdoors, Equipment, Backcountry, GearComment

A Journey on This Pale Blue Dot