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// Jan 2025Guide to the Routeburn Track in New Zealand's South Island
A 33 km (21 mile) Great Walk that connects Fiordland National Park and Mount Aspiring National Park.
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// Nov 2024How to Get Backpacking Permits (2025): California and Beyond
Backpacking permits 101: why they exist, when you need them, and how to get them.
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// Nov 2024Lightweight Camera Gear for the Ultralight Backpacker
Discussing my minimalist camera setup from the perspective of a hiker and backpacker. This includes tradeoffs to keeping my kit as ultralight backpacking-friendly as possible, and my favorite ways to carry a camera while hiking.
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// Jul 2024Guide to Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail
The Trans-Catalina Trail is a 38.5 mile trail that spans Catalina Island off the coast of Southern California. Highlights are ridge hiking, ocean views, and beachfront camping.
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// Jan 2024Guide to Thru-Hiking the Wonderland Trail
A 93-mile circumnavigation of Mount Rainier in Washington that takes 7-12 days to complete.
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// Sep 2023Guide to Backpacking the Lost Coast Trail
The Lost Coast Trail spans 25 miles of remote coastline in the King Range National Conservation Area.
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// Aug 2023My Backpacking Gear List (2026) — An Ultralight Approach
Whether you are a beginner trying to assemble your first set of gear or an experienced backpacker looking to make some upgrades, this post is for you! I will be going over all of the gear I love and currently use in detail.
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// Feb 2023Guide to Backpacking the Kalalau Trail: Permits, Packing, and Other Tips
The Kalalau Trail is a 22-mile out-and-back hike along the Napali Coast in Kauai.
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// Jul 20205 Bay Area Hikes To Do This Weekend
Fresh air and quality time with nature without needing to get too far away from the city.