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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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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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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Backpacking Marmot Pass and Buckhorn Mountain, a Weekend Trip

An Olympic National Park classic, Marmot Pass is an ideal destination for a weekend backpacking, panoramic views from Buckhorn Mountain and sunset camping.

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Backpacking Navaho Pass and Navaho Peak, a Weekend Trip

Navaho Pass/Navaho Peak is one of the best choices for early season backpacking, with lots of options for extending your trip or exploring around camp.

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Backpacking the Enchantments, Washington's Finest Alpine Lakes

Washington’s very best backpacking: a combination of alpine lakes, streams, meadows, dramatic rocky peaks, open trails, high camps, and lots of goats!

Caulitz Rocks - Thwarted by Whiteout Conditions

Our attempt to reach Caulitz Rocks for a scramble on the south side of Mount Rainier failed due to whiteout conditions. Got to greet the marmots instead.

Mount Angeles - A Signature Experience Near Hurricane Ridge

Mount Angeles is a signature scrambling hike offering some terrific views of the Olympic National Park, accessible from the Hurricane Ridge.

Mount Pilchuck - Where Zombies Hang Out

Mount Pilchuck is one of the best day hikes in the Cascades. It’s short, offers great views, a lookout, and, in bad weather, you might even see zombies.

Anvil Rock - A Secret Detour on Your Way to Camp Muir

Anvil Rock is a little secret 10 minute detour hiding in plain site on your way to Camp Muir, the Mount Rainier basecamp. See what you miss by not taking it.

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Backpacking the High Divide/Seven Lakes Basin Loop

The best backpacking route in the Olympic National Park, with beautiful camps, clear lakes, high alpine, and sightings of bears in their natural habitat.

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Backpacking The Enchantments' Eightmile/Caroline Lakes

The Enchantment’s Eightmile/Caroline zone is a perfect weekend backpacking trip, with clear lakes, mountain views, secluded camps and scrambling opportunities.

Backpacking Yosemite National Park in 7 Days

Follow our 7-day backpacking trip through the heart of Yosemite National Park, starting from Tuolumne Meadows and ending, 50 miles later, in Yosemite Valley.

A Journey on This Pale Blue Dot