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Redwoods Splendor Loop – Redwoods National Park

This loop is a tour through the many wonders of Redwood National including the famous big trees, a moody beach, and the mystical Fern Canyon.

Crater Lakes Trail – James Peak Wilderness

This is the perfect any-season beginner trip for anyone wanting to dip their toes in backpacking.

Features: Winter

Redwoods Splendor Loop – Redwoods National Park

This loop is a tour through the many wonders of Redwood National including the famous big trees, a moody beach, and the mystical Fern Canyon.

Crater Lakes Trail – James Peak Wilderness

This is the perfect any-season beginner trip for anyone wanting to dip their toes in backpacking.

Pohono Trail, Yosemite National Park

We pivoted to this relaxing winter backpacking trip after being shut-down from another nearby trip. We were surprised by a campsite with panoramic views and an easy hike up.

About Us

Hello! I’m Iana and my favorite adventure buddy is my boyfriend, Dylan. We like to cram in as much backpacking as humanly possible between our normal-people jobs and other fun stuff. Over the past five years, I’ve gone from never having slept outdoors to feeling perfectly at home on the trail. I’ve learned a lot along the way and want to share my epic successes and even more epic failures with the world.

Backpacking Guides

Young Lakes, Yosemite National Park

This trip is easily my favorite beginner trip in Yosemite. It’s easy(ish!) and pretty uncrowded, but the campsite at the end of the trail is almost too good to be true.

North Inlet – Tonahutu Creek, Rocky Mountain National Park

This trail takes you through bizarre, high-alpine tundra where you’ll get amazing views and might even see some of the park’s iconic elk.

Deer Haven, Badlands National Park

Trek through a whole lot of mud to camp at the perfect grassy amphitheater surrounded by dramatic badlands.