Shayna Barnhill

Shayna Barnhill from Sugar City, ID. My two kids are home grown adventure buddies. I grew up in the same area we currently live and have found it is our paradise, we plan on being here forever. Our herd of pack goats hit the trails with us in summer and we love a winter spent on skis.

Backpacking in Hot Days and Cool Nights

Kids cooling off in the lake while backpacking

Long summer days spent jumping into alpine lakes can still have toes feeling chilly in the tent at night. Wardrobe changes of puffy jackets, shorts, long sleeves or short sleeves, mountain days can have it all. Setting up camp, food storage and when to hike are all extra factors to sort out during the full … Read more

Backpacking for Beginners

Time to plan that first backpacking trip! Everyone has a first backpacking trip and although it can be intimidating, not going is a bigger mistake. Planning a backpacking trip takes time and with practice it can be a fun year round endeavor that keeps the possibility of adventure over every horizon. This backpacking for beginners … Read more

Pack Goats

Backpacking with Pack Goats Horses, llamas and goats, oh my! Thought to only be used in the backcountry by commercial caravans, pack animals for families is a growing trend.  Excited about our expanding family, there were questions looming about how adventures after baby would be different or even possible.  Pack goats were the solution for … Read more