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Backpacking at Wedgemount Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park, BC

The trail to Wedgemount Lake in Garibaldi Provincial Park is steep: 1100 meters in just 7 kilometers, with lots of scrambling over tree roots and boulders, but the reward at the top is a glaciated paradise.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangApril 28, 2023overnight, difficult, British Columbia Comment

Guide to Backpacking the Kalalau Trail: Permits, Packing, and Other Tips

In this guide, I will cover important information on planning for your trip such as permits, what to pack, checking trail conditions, and more.

backpacking, guideLily TangFebruary 26, 2023multi-night, difficult Comments

Kalalau Trail: Backpacking the Nāpali Coast of Kauai

Beachfront camping at Kalalau Beach and the stunning ridges of the Nāpali Coast are highlights of the 11 mile-long Kalalau Trail in Kauai.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangFebruary 25, 2023difficult, multi-night Comments

Fall Colors in the Eastern Sierra: Dusy Basin via Bishop Pass

Dusy Basin is a high alpine basin located in Kings Canyon National Park. This out-and-back trip starts at South Lake, passes several lakes on the way to Bishop Pass, then descends to Dusy Basin on the other side of the pass.

Island Lake, Twin Lakes, and Little Pyramid Peak

Only 7 miles round-trip, this overnighter to Island and Twin Lakes is a high-reward and low-effort Desolation Wilderness classic, great for a first-time backpacker, but also offering multiple off-trail options for the more experienced.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangDecember 27, 2022overnight, California, beginner, Desolation Wilderness Comments

Solitude on Yosemite’s Pohono Trail

The Pohono Trail is a 13-mile trail located on Yosemite Valley’s south rim that connects Tunnel View and Glacier Point.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangJune 9, 2022Yosemite, overnight, difficult, California Comments

Winter Meets Spring at Lake Aloha

An early-season overnighter to Lake Aloha, the “thousand island lake” of Desolation Wilderness.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangJune 3, 2022California, moderate, overnight, Desolation WildernessComment

Going Off-Trail in Tuolumne Meadows: Nelson Lake to Cathedral Lakes

This 3 day backpacking trip to Nelson, Matthes, Echo and Cathedral Lakes is an approachable cross-country trip in the remote Yosemite Tuolumne backcountry.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangMay 25, 2022Yosemite, California, multi-night, moderate Comments

A Strenuous Yosemite Trio: Four Mile Trail + Panorama Trail + Half Dome

This route combines the best of Yosemite: Glacier Point, Half Dome, Nevada Falls, and the Mist Trail, in 2 days of backpacking.

backpacking, trip reportLily TangAugust 18, 2021Yosemite, California, overnight, difficult Comments

The Search for the Perfect Softshell Pants

In Feb 2021, with my first winter backpacking trip approaching, I was feeling particularly inspired by the idea of winter alpinism and ski touring.

gearLily TangApril 24, 2021 Comments

Late Summer Backpacking at Fontanillis Lake in the Desolation Wilderness

Fontanillis Lake in the Desolation Wilderness paired with an optional scramble up the nearby Dicks Peak is an ideal destination for a quick and easy overnighter.