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Funny Backpacking Quotes, Captions and Sayings

Embarking on a backpacking journey always promises adventure, unexpected twists, and often, a good dose of humor. There’s something inherently comical about strapping on a pack almost as big as ourselves, venturing into the wild, and embracing whatever comes our way. This is where funny quotes about our two-footed travels come into play, lightening our […]

Floe Lake Hike in Kootenay National Park – Backpacking & Camping Guide

The trail to Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park is a 21-km roundtrip hike to a stunning alpine lake with massive mountain views. Beautiful Floe Lake itself is located at the bottom of a massive 1000m sheer rock face. Most of the trail meanders its way through open meadows and burnt forest teeming with fireweed […]

Ticks in Alberta and Canada – All you need to know about ticks and Lyme disease

Tick season is in full force in Alberta and other parts of Canada and the USA. The highest concentration of ticks in Alberta is seen throughout spring and early summer, but the threat of Lyme disease will continue well into the autumn, when temperatures begin to drop. Ticks are known to live in forested areas […]

Havasupai Packing Guide: Essential Packing Guide to Backpacking Havasu Falls

Backpacking into Havasupai is an adventure that brings you to a lush, dream-like waterfall paradise located in a hidden section of the Grand Canyon. The only way in is via a long, hot 10-mile hike. Once you arrive, you’re greeted with stunning waterfalls that spill over red rocky cliffs and plunge into turquoise-blue pools of […]

Havasu Falls: Guide to Visiting Havasu Falls in Arizona

QUICK FIND: Where is Havasu Falls? How do you get to Havasu Falls? How do you get permits to Havasu Falls? What is the best time to visit Havasu Falls? What is the temperature at Havasu Falls? What should I pack? Complete Guide to Hiking Havasupai WHERE IS HAVASU FALLS? Havasu Falls can be found […]

The Best Lightweight Tents for 2019 Backpacking, Hiking and Camping

If you are planning to go backpacking, hiking and camping in 2019, you will benefit greatly from a lightweight but well-constructed tent that will provide shelter for you and your belongings while also being lightweight to carry on your back. Those couple of extra pounds really do make a big difference when traveling a far […]

Havasupai: The Complete Guide to Hiking & Waterfall-Chasing in Paradise

Havasupai is a lush, dream-like paradise located in a desert landscape. Here, at least 5 massive, stunning turquoise waterfalls spill between 40 and 200 feet over red rocky cliffs and plunge into vibrant pools below. QUICK NAVIGATION LINKS: What and where is Havasupai? How to Secure Havasupai Permits Havasupai Campground Costs Getting to Havasupai Best Time […]

Hiking the Berg Lake Trail, Mount Robson Park: permits, campgrounds, reservations and more

The Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park is an extraordinary hiking and backpacking destination that makes “best hiking and backpacking” lists time and time again – and for very good reason. Located west of the BC/Alberta border, this bucket list addition of moderate difficulty offers some of the Canadian Rockies’ most spectacular scenery. […]

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