Wonderland Trail

On my first trip to Mt. Rainier National Park, I took a few steps on the Wonderland Trail and knew that I would be back to hike the 93-loop. A year later, I was back to take on the trail. Nothing much went according to plan, but that’s always the beauty of a backpacking trip isn't it?

Half Dome

I ran through a range of emotions climbing up to Half Dome, one of the most recognizable rock faces in Yosemite, holding onto wobbly cables - excitement, awe, fear, anxiety, and exhaustion! And I’d still argue this hike should be on the Yosemite hike list for most people.

Appalachian Trail FAQ

I thru hiked (uninterrupted hike from one end of a long trail to the other) the Appalachian Trail in 2014. It was a crazy and wild adventure, but it also helped me fall in love with the outdoors again. Here, I answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about my experience (53).

Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim Hike

There are many ways to experience Grand Canyon National Park. I can’t deny there was something wondrous about experiencing it by walking through all the parts of the canyon (North Rim - Canyon Floor - South Rim) in a rim-to-rim backpacking trip.

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