Crown Lake Backpacking
Is it backpacking season yet? In anticipation I’m taking a look back at pre-Trails’ Guide trips. This backpacking trip to Crown Lake holds a special place in my heart for […]
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20 Lakes Basin
20 Lakes Basin has been on my to do list since last year; after we got a day-hike preview a couple weekends ago I can’t wait to go back! For […]
2013 Epic Road Trip: Lamoille Canyon
The original plan to end our epic road trip was to hike the Ruby Crest Trail, but Moab was too hard to leave. In the end, our backpacking trip turned […]
2013 Epic Road Trip: Dogging About Moab Part One
Spend even just a day in southern Utah and you’ll be ready to join the Monkey Wrench Gang – kudos on the page turner Edward Abbey. That being said, I […]
Seven Days On The Trail With A Dog
All year I looked forward to Aspen joining us on the dog-friendly stretch of the John Muir Trail, but as the trip date loomed nearer I started second-guessing my decision […]
Mammoth Hikes: Duck Pass and Convict Lake
Last weekend we ventured over to the east side of the Sierras, which is a common occurrence – I love the west side of the Sierras, but the east slope tends […]
Training Collar: A Tale of a New Dog
As a Leave No Trace Master Educator it was a bit embarrassing having an impact monster for a dog, particularly her wildlife chasing habit. People have different opinions on dogs […]
Burt Canyon Backpacking
It’s official, Hoover Wilderness is my favorite wilderness hands down. The sky-scrapping peaks, the eastern Sierra foliage, the lack of people – amazing. The plan was to hike up Burt […]
Gear Up: Wilderness First Aid
The backcountry is an unpredictable place when it comes to safety. Thankfully the worst I’ve seen personally is some blister-mangled feet and raspberried hips from an ill-fitting pack. However, we […]
Gear Up: Dog Travel Tips
Planning is the first step to any adventure; while I’m planning for this summer look for a variety of Gear Up posts – starting with prepping for a lady’s best […]
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