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
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
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