Trip Guides
A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine: W, O, and Q Treks
A Guide to Hiking in Torres del Paine: W, O, and Q Treks
Last Updated:
September 6, 2025
If it’s your first time visiting Patagonia, Torres del Paine should be on your itinerary. Here’s how to enjoy some of the best trekking in the world:
Titcomb Basin Backpacking Guide – Wind River Range, WY
Titcomb Basin Backpacking Guide – Wind River Range, WY
Last Updated:
September 5, 2025
The Wind River Range, or the Winds, as they’re commonly known, are jammed with bucket-list day hikes and backpacking trips that reward you with epic views and unbelievable beauty.
Santa Cruz Trek, Peru – A Guide to Hiking the Cordillera Blanca
Santa Cruz Trek, Peru – A Guide to Hiking the Cordillera Blanca
Last Updated:
September 5, 2025
Nestled in the white-peaked Cordillera Blanca range in the Andes, the classic 4-day Santa Cruz backpacking trip may be one of the most beautiful treks in the world. Here’s how to hike this overlooked hiking mecca north of Lima, Peru.
A Guide to Backpacking & Hiking in Patagonia
A Guide to Backpacking & Hiking in Patagonia
Last Updated:
September 5, 2025
We’ve been fortunate enough to hike and backpack extensively in Patagonia. Here’s what we’ve learned about this magical region after many years of travels to South America.
A Comprehensive Guide to Backpacking the Great Divide Trail
A Comprehensive Guide to Backpacking the Great Divide Trail
Published:
June 12, 2025
This 700-mile trail through Alberta and British Columbia offers the rugged beauty of the Continental Divide with the added challenge of some off-trail travel.
Lone Star Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide
Lone Star Hiking Trail Backpacking Guide
Published:
June 11, 2025
With easy access from Houston, this 95-mile trail is great for beginners or anyone who wants to knock out a thru hike over a week long vacation.
Idaho Centennial Trail Guide
Idaho Centennial Trail Guide
Published:
June 10, 2025
Snaking its way the length of Idaho, this 1000-mile trail offers a rugged choose-your-own-adventure experience. It’s a challenging but beautiful thru hike.
Pinhoti Trail Guide
Pinhoti Trail Guide
Published:
May 20, 2025
Stretching across eastern Alabama and western Georgia, this thru-hike is a favorite starter pack trail for both beginners and seasoned thru-hikers building their endurance, thanks to its extended hiking season, unique trail towns, and relatively gentle terrain.
A Wild Weekend in Montana: The Beaten Path Trip Guide
A Wild Weekend in Montana: The Beaten Path Trip Guide
Published:
March 27, 2025
The Beaten Path in Montana is a gorgeous weekend adventure that avoids the crowds of neighboring Yellowstone National Park. It’s a 2-3 day point-to-point hike.
Wild Alaska: Bomber Traverse Trip Guide
Wild Alaska: Bomber Traverse Trip Guide
Published:
March 26, 2025
This challenging trail can be done in a weekend. If you live in or are visiting Alaska, we recommend training up and getting out to this wild place.
Big Needles Loop, Canyonlands Backpacking Guide
Big Needles Loop, Canyonlands Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
February 27, 2025
The Big Needles Loop encapsulates everything that makes The Needles District in Canyonlands National Park a must-visit destination. The district is famous for the colorful Cedar Mesa Sandstone pinnacles that punctuate the landscape.
A Backpacking Guide to Utah’s Uinta Mountains
A Backpacking Guide to Utah’s Uinta Mountains
Published:
January 2, 2025
Lying approximately 100 miles east of Salt Lake City, the Uinta Mountain Range is home to the highest peaks in Utah and the only major range in the contiguous United States that orients east to west.
Skyline Trail Backpacking Guide, Jasper National Park
Skyline Trail Backpacking Guide, Jasper National Park
Last Updated:
October 28, 2024
The Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park is a spectacular backpacking destination in the Canadian Rockies. Of the 44 kilometers of trail, nearly two thirds is above treeline with sweeping mountain views in all directions, beautiful glacial lakes, and wind-swept ridges.
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop Backpacking Guide
Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 24, 2024
The Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Loop is one of our favorite hikes we’ve ever done in Oregon. Out in this Eastern Oregon paradise, you’ll encounter crystal clear lakes, vibrant fields of wildflowers, ample opportunities to view wildlife, and sweeping views of the Blue Mountain Range.
Oregon Coast Trail Backpacking Guide – Bandon to Port Orford
Oregon Coast Trail Backpacking Guide – Bandon to Port Orford
Last Updated:
September 24, 2024
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of exploring this beautiful section of the Oregon Coast Trail with one of my best friends. The trip was a spectacular reminder of how rewarding and diverse backpacking can be. James and I were both blown away by the pristine seclusion of this 30-mile stretch of Oregon coast. I highly recommend placing this trip on your Oregon backpacking to-do list. You will not be disappointed.
Three Fingered Jack Loop Backpacking Guide
Three Fingered Jack Loop Backpacking Guide
Last Updated:
September 24, 2024
A roughly 24-mile loop circumnavigates the iconic three fingered jack in the heart of the Cascade Range of Oregon.