Backpacking Trail Guides + Gear Reviews
The Timberline Trail is one of the most iconic hiking trails in Oregon that loops around the base of Mount Hood. It is 41.5 miles (with options to make it longer) and 10,000 ft in elevation gain (and loss). There are multiple glacier river crossings, downed trees, beautiful views of Mount Hood, and so many …
Paradise Park is without a doubt one of the most peaceful and beautiful places to backpack on Mount Hood. The area is surrounded by fields of wildflowers, water streams and endless views of Mt. Hood and the Cascade Range to the south. It is one of the most amazing spots to view a sunset if …
I didn’t even know Oregon had a place called Strawberry Mountain Wilderness until the summer of 2020 when I stumbled upon it while researching a road trip. This wilderness area quickly caught my attention because of its lakes and Strawberry Mountain, Oregon’s 30th tallest peak at 9,042 feet. I was trying to bag as many …
The Wallowas and the Eagle Cap Wildnerness are without a doubt one the most amazing places in Oregon. The area is one of the 7 wonders of Oregon, and rightfully so. There are very few day-hiking options here without hiking 12-20 mile days. It’s an epic backpacker’s paradise with alpine lakes and various mountain peaks. …
If you’re new to backpacking you may have heard experienced backpackers talk about lottery season and obtaining backpacking permits. It’s an exciting time of year, but can be pretty confusing at times, even for an experienced backpacker/hiker. I’ve been applying for backpacking permits for years and still get confused and frustrated at times by the …
Did you know that Eastern Oregon has a mountain range that combines Hawaiian-like canyons, mountain peaks, a desert oasis and alpine lakes all in one spot? Well, The Steens Mountains has it all and is well worth the long, monotonous drive to see it. One of the things I love about this area is how …
Ice Lake is an alpine lake in The Wallowa Mountain range. The Wallowas are without a doubt one of the most amazing places in Oregon. The area is one of the 7 wonders of Oregon, and rightfully so. There are very few day hiking options in the Wallowas without hiking 12-20 mile days so most …
Backpacking to Havasu Falls on Havasupai Indian reservation is like entering a secret paradise. As soon as I learned about this little gem on Earth, I knew I had to see it for myself. I started by researching how to book it and tips I needed to know before going. I want to share what …
I get asked all the time what I wear when I’m hiking, so here I am giving you a full rundown of my go-to footwear for the outdoors. Finding the right shoes can be hard, but is also so important! Getting blisters from poor-fitting shoes or having wet feet because your shoes aren’t waterproof is …
I’m going to start by sharing the hard truth with you all: backpacking is uncomfortable, it hurts, it’s exhausting, it’s dirty, it’s smelly and yet it’s so rewarding. You either love it or hate it. At the end of the day, you have to decide if pushing through the uncomfortable is worth it for the …