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HIKING & BACKPACKING
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Teton Crest Trail (round 2) July
Wonderland Trail August
John Muir Trail (JMT) August-September
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Recent Posts


Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail: A Journey Worth Taking
The Teton Crest Trail is an exhilarating experience for any outdoor enthusiast!
JG
Jan 910 min read
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Backpacking Below the Rim in the Grand Canyon
If you have ever applied for a backcountry permit to camp in the Grand Canyon, then you know what the process is to get this permit. It...
JG
Aug 22, 20234 min read
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Catching Up with Us in 2023....and some Big News!
Wow......it's been almost 9 months since I have posted to this blog. I guess the old adage is true--time flies when you are having fun,...
JG
Aug 10, 20233 min read
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Wind River Range | Cirque of the Towers | Hailey Pass, Bears Ears Trail, Jackass Pass
Backpacking in the Wind River Range around the Cirque of the Towers
JG
Sep 19, 202214 min read
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Solo Backpacking in the Weminuche Wilderness: Elk Park to Needleton Loop
This was a hike that I had been thinking about for some time. This hike, while stunningly beautiful and still very challenging in areas,...
JG
Aug 23, 20228 min read
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MY 2022 BACKPACKING GEAR LIST (and a few of my favorite gear picks!)
When I started with the idea of backpacking back in 2018, I quickly came to realize that it was going to take some time and money to...
JG
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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GLACIER NP | BACKPACKING THE NORTH CIRCLE LOOP
Of all the National Parks, Glacier is my absolute favorite! Not only because it is one of THE most beautiful parts of the US, but it was...
JG
Jul 4, 20228 min read
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Solo-hiking the Rae Lakes Loop in Sequoia & Kings Canyon NP
5 day solo backpacking trip on the Rae Lakes Loop
JG
Jun 18, 20227 min read
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6 gorgeous days backpacking the Colorado Trail | Molas Pass TH to Kennebec TH
Backpacking segments 25-27 of the Colorado Trail
JG
Jun 8, 20227 min read
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