Category Archives: Outdoors

When planning for a backpacking trip, you’ll want to plan your days so they are fairly even.  You should consider planning on hiking time and not miles. What this means, is you have to account for cumulative elevation gain during … Continue reading →

Basics Backpack Backpack Rain Cover (or pancho) Sleeping Bag Sleeping Bag Liner Therma Rest 2 Quart water bottles 2 Trash bags Flashlight Tent Ziplock bags (2-3 of each large and small) Water Filter Compass Map of area Lightweight Rope GPS … Continue reading →

3.5 Trail Miles 51′ Elevation Gain 2242 Elevation Loss No cumulative elevation gain This is the easiest day of the trip, 3.5 miles and you’re out.

9.25 Trail Miles 3,293′ Elevation Gain 4,344′ Elevation Loss 14 Total Miles (includes cumulative elevation gain)

10.25 Trail Miles 4,158′ Elevation Gain 692′ Elevation Loss 16 Total Miles (includes cumulative elevation gain)

7.25 Trail Miles 1,196′ Elevation Gain 22′ Elevation Loss 9 Total Miles (includes cumulative elevation gain)