Trip Guides
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Tour Du Mont Blanc
Published:
November 25, 2025
Planning your Tour du Mont Blanc trip can be tougher than the hike itself! But don’t worry: our guide provides planning, booking, and packing advice.
Amethyst Basin Backpacking Guide – High Uintas
Amethyst Basin Backpacking Guide – High Uintas
Last Updated:
November 14, 2025
Amelyst basis is another one of our favorite places in Utah’s High Uintas. Here’s our guide to backpacking this moderate route
Henry’s Fork Lake Loop – Uintas Backpacking Guide
Henry’s Fork Lake Loop – Uintas Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
November 14, 2025
This loop through Utah’s High Uintas is the place of dreams – with meadows, lakes, and streams framed by a massive range with Kings Peak at its head
Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas
Red Castle Lakes Backpacking Guide – High Uintas
Last Updated:
November 13, 2025
Are you interested in backpacking the Red Castle Lakes in Utah’s High Uintas? Our guide will help you plan your two or three day trip in this wonderland.
San Juan Mountains-Vallecito Reservoir Loop
San Juan Mountains-Vallecito Reservoir Loop
Published:
October 14, 2025
This trip guide highlights an adventurous backpacking loop through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains via Vallecito Reservoir
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Colorado’s Four Pass Loop Trip Guide
Last Updated:
October 9, 2025
Hikers will experience oohs and aahs on the four pass loop in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness – a stunning mountainscape with colorful flora.
Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide
Enchantment Lakes Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
October 2, 2025
Washington’s Enchantment Lakes are a truly magical sight to see. They reside in an area where immense granite peaks, majestic mountain goats, and crystal clear alpine lakes are hidden around every corner. If you haven’t had a chance to experience this captivating place, put it on the top of your list.
Zion Traverse Backpacking Guide
Zion Traverse Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
October 2, 2025
The Zion Traverse – aka the Trans-Zion Trek – is a gorgeous, full plate sampler with Zion canyon as its centerpiece
Collegiate Peaks Loop Backpacking Guide
Collegiate Peaks Loop Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 27, 2025
Searching for an epic two-week Colorado backpacking adventure? The Collegiate Peaks Loop may be what you’re looking for!
Sawback Trail Backpacking Guide, Banff National Park
Sawback Trail Backpacking Guide, Banff National Park
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
The Sawback Trail in Banff National Park is a 74 km (46 mile) traverse through the rugged and beautiful Sawback Mountain Range. With most people flocking to crowded trails on the west side of the Trans Canada Highway, this trek provides a true backcountry feel in a stunningly beautiful wilderness.
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
A Complete Guide to Hiking the Colorado Trail
Last Updated:
September 26, 2025
Stretching from Denver to Durango, the Colorado Trail is a full of challenges and rewarding experiences. Here are our first-hand tips for hiking the CT
Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Reflection Canyon Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 21, 2025
A place made iconic by a National Geographic photographer (and subsequently a screen saver), Reflection Canyon, located on the Escalante arm of Lake Powell, perennially entices hikers far and wide. Though stunningly beautiful, we only recommend this hike to experienced backpackers with expert off-trail navigation skills.
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail
A Complete Guide to Hiking the John Muir Trail
Last Updated:
September 20, 2025
Planning for your thru-hike of the JMT can be a daunting task. This guide breaks down every detail, so you can pull off the adventure of a lifetime
Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Coyote Gulch Ultimate Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
For hikers looking for an adventure in the remote red rock beauty of Utah, Coyote Gulch is a hard-won, bucket-list destination.
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide
Trekking In Nepal – A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated:
September 13, 2025
Nepal is a backpacker’s dream come true, and planning a trek in Nepal isn’t as difficult as you might think. This guide will help you plan your next trip
Bryce Canyon Backpacking Guide – Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop
Bryce Canyon Backpacking Guide – Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop
Last Updated:
September 12, 2025
If you want to enjoy backcountry portions of Bryce Canyon National Park, we recommend the Under the Rim Trail & Riggs Spring Loop. Here’s how to backpack this scenic loop: