Lake Aloha Desolation Wilderness Echo Lake

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Yosemite Half Dome Little Yosemite Valley Off-Season Cables Down

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Island Lake Little Pyramid Peak Desolation Wilderness

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Overnight Backpacking at Joffre Lakes

This very popular 5-mile hike to the three Joffre Lakes can be done as an overnight backpacking trip, which allows you to enjoy some solitude after the crowds leave.

How to Get Backpacking Permits (2025): California and Beyond

If you are new to backpacking and want to learn more about backpacking permits, this guide breaks down some common permit processes and terminology to know about.

Backpacking the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne in Yosemite

This 30-mile point-to-point hike follows the Tuolumne River and takes 3-4 days to complete. Waterfalls, swimming holes, and impressive granite canyons are just some of the highlights.

A Winter Island Escape: 3 Days on the Trans-Catalina Trail

The Trans-Catalina Trail off the coast of Southern California was the perfect choice for a winter backpacking trip. We hiked it in 3 days over President's Day weekend.

hi! I’m Lily

I started backpacking in 2019. Since then, I’ve become a regular in the backcountry of my home state of California: Yosemite, Trinity Alps, Kings Canyon, Desolation Wilderness, and the Eastern Sierra.

I started this blog to combine my love for backpacking and photography and share it with you! Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or are just getting started, I hope it'll inspire you to get out there and explore too. I love hearing from you, so don’t hesitate to shoot me a message below!

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