Backpacking Galleries

Bryce's First Backpacking Trip - May, Afton 2012 : Bryce (2 years) and I hiked 3/4 of a mile in Afton State Park to our campsite.

Bryce's First Backpacking Trip - May, Afton 2012

Bryce (2 years) and I hiked 3/4 of a mile in Afton State Park to our c ...

Updated: May 19, 2012 7:37pm PST

Superior Hiking Trail, Sept. 2011 : I did a 3 day 40 mile trip on the Superior Hiking Trail during peak fall colors, from Cascade State Park to C.R. near Schroeder.

Superior Hiking Trail, Sept. 2011

I did a 3 day 40 mile trip on the Superior Hiking Trail during peak fa ...

Updated: Oct 23, 2011 6:44pm PST

Itasca Circumnavigation, April 2010 : Jake and I circumnavigated Itasca State Park, home of the headwaters of the Mississippi. We combined sections of off-trail, unmaintained trails, and hiking trails while traversing this 8x8 mile square park.

Itasca Circumnavigation, April 2010

Jake and I circumnavigated Itasca State Park, home of the headwaters o ...

Updated: Apr 22, 2010 6:44pm PST

Wind River Mountains, Sept. 2008 : Ben and I hiked 75 miles over 4.5 days from Green River Lakes trail head to Big Sandy trail head.

Wind River Mountains, Sept. 2008

Ben and I hiked 75 miles over 4.5 days from Green River Lakes trail he ...

Updated: Sep 02, 2009 6:20pm PST

Pacific Crest Trail, August 2007 : I did a solo backpack for 10 days and 200 miles on the Pacific Northwest Trail and Pacific Crest Trail in northern Washington. From Ross Lake I went east 30 miles to the PCT at Holman Pass and then south 170 miles to Highway 2

Pacific Crest Trail, August 2007

I did a solo backpack for 10 days and 200 miles on the Pacific Northwe ...

Updated: Aug 25, 2009 7:55pm PST

Porcupine Mountains, April 2007 : Becca and I visited Michigan's Porcupine Mountains for the first time. We enjoyed a relaxing 3 day backpacking trip with 2 nights of beautiful camps on Lake Superior.

Porcupine Mountains, April 2007

Becca and I visited Michigan's Porcupine Mountains for the first time. ...

Updated: Aug 24, 2009 5:45pm PST

Superior Hiking Trail, Sept. 2006 : I did a solo backpack on the Superior Hiking Trail during the last weekend in September. I was dropped off by the Superior Shuttle at Caribou River wayside and hiked southwest to my car at County Road 4 in Beaver Bay, covering 50 miles in 2 and a half days. Fall colors were peaking. While this was primarily a backpacking trip, it was my first trip with my new Canon Rebel XTi DSLR camera. I was constantly torn on whether to spend time taking pictures or covering ground on the trail. During the latter half of this trip I covered what is widely considered the most scenic and most difficult section of the SHT.

Superior Hiking Trail, Sept. 2006

I did a solo backpack on the Superior Hiking Trail during the last wee ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 8:14pm PST

Border Route Trail and SHT, May 2006 : I hiked from Grand Marais, MN on the Superior Hiking Trail north to the end of the trail where it converges with the Border Route Trail and took this northwest into the BWCA for a total of 110 miles in 6 and a half a days. Becca accompanied me the first two days up until Judge C.R. Magney State Park. This was my first trip in which I used lightweight breathable shoes, trekking poles, and a simple tarp for shelter. At the start of the trip my pack weighed 18 pounds, half of which was food and fuel, and by the end my pack was down to 12 pounds.

Border Route Trail and SHT, May 2006

I hiked from Grand Marais, MN on the Superior Hiking Trail north to th ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 7:19pm PST

Scapegoat Wilderness, June 2005 : Ben and I drove out to Scapegoat Wilderness in Montana and did a short 3 day backpacking trip followed by a tour of Glacier National Park.

Scapegoat Wilderness, June 2005

Ben and I drove out to Scapegoat Wilderness in Montana and did a short ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 8:12pm PST

Kekekabic Trail, BWCA, May 2005 : I went solo and did a yo-yo (down and back) of the Kekekabic Trai, which bisects the BWCA, over 4.5 days. Afterwards I met up with Becca, Anne, and Rob and did a short 3 days canoe trip.

Kekekabic Trail, BWCA, May 2005

I went solo and did a yo-yo (down and back) of the Kekekabic Trai, whi ...

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 8:03pm PST

Isle Royale, July 2003 : A 3 night trip on Isle Royale, pre-lightweight.

Isle Royale, July 2003

A 3 night trip on Isle Royale, pre-lightweight.

Updated: Aug 15, 2009 8:08pm PST