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Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE ULTIMATE ONE WEEK NORCAL/OREGON ROADTRIP FOR ANY Day 0. From: San Francisco, CA To: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA Driving time: 3 hours. Today doesn’t count since it’s a straight shot up to the Humboldt area, the starting point for this entire road trip. We left on a Friday evening and took our time, stopping in Healdsburg for dinner and the best ice cream and pie bar.. This part of the 101 is great because you’ll pass lots BACKPACKING THE LOST COAST TRAIL Permits are required year-round for all overnight trips, and only 30-60 people are allowed to hike per day with no walk-in options. Permits for the entire year are released at one time on October 1 on Recreation.gov each year. The permit retrieval process is convenient since you just print out your permit to carry with you. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a 3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area. LABYRINTH SLOT CANYON Getting There. Getting to the start of the slot canyon is probably the hardest part of this trip. The slot canyon sits at the end of Labyrinth Canyon, whose entrance is located at mile 16 near Padre Bay of Lake Powell, so you'll need some sort of small watercraft like a kayak or stand up paddleboard to navigate up the narrow canyon. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE ULTIMATE ONE WEEK NORCAL/OREGON ROADTRIP FOR ANY Day 0. From: San Francisco, CA To: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA Driving time: 3 hours. Today doesn’t count since it’s a straight shot up to the Humboldt area, the starting point for this entire road trip. We left on a Friday evening and took our time, stopping in Healdsburg for dinner and the best ice cream and pie bar.. This part of the 101 is great because you’ll pass lots BACKPACKING THE LOST COAST TRAIL Permits are required year-round for all overnight trips, and only 30-60 people are allowed to hike per day with no walk-in options. Permits for the entire year are released at one time on October 1 on Recreation.gov each year. The permit retrieval process is convenient since you just print out your permit to carry with you. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a 3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area. LABYRINTH SLOT CANYON Getting There. Getting to the start of the slot canyon is probably the hardest part of this trip. The slot canyon sits at the end of Labyrinth Canyon, whose entrance is located at mile 16 near Padre Bay of Lake Powell, so you'll need some sort of small watercraft like a kayak or stand up paddleboard to navigate up the narrow canyon. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING TRIPS
North Fork Big Pine Creek (Spring) - Inyo NF, CA. For our first backpacking trip of the season, we decided on the North Fork of Big Pine Creek - a beautiful basin of glacier-fed lakes that I have been eagerly waiting to do. Once we got there, I could see why this was a popular destination - the impressive snow-capped peaks towering aboveall 9
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
BACKPACKING ISLAND AND TWIN LAKES Permits. Advanced permits are required for all overnight backpackers, and day hikers do not need a permit. Twin and Island Lakes are in area zone #32 of Desolation Wilderness, which allows 20 campers to enter per day, reservable via Recreation.gov. 2021 BACKPACKING PERMIT DEADLINES FOR CALIFORNIA AND MORE Permit quota season: May 28 - Sep 18 When you can book: Feb 9, 2021 at 7am PST Wilderness permit instructions. Beginning 2021, for the first time ever, Sequoia & Kings Canyon will offer an online reservation system through Recreation.gov!These were released Feb 9, 2021 and since you can reserve up to six months in advance that means that a good chunk of the season was open to reserve BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area. BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed a HIGH SIERRA TRAIL DAY 1 Our first day of our High Sierra Trail backpacking trip was certainly a memorable one and a great way to kick off our week in the mountains! The trail from Crescent Meadow makes its way along an exposed canyon wall that offers vast views of the Great Western Divide and the canyonbelow.
HIKING TO SOLDIER PASS CAVE A Soldier Pass trail sign. View fullsize. The Seven Sacred Pools. The hiking trail is parallel to the jeep trail, both heading north. Eventually the jeep trail will end, and you’ll be forced to use the hiking trail. About 0.9 miles from the pools, you’ll reach the turn off on the right for the cave. HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds.BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. BACKPACKING THE LOST COAST TRAIL Permits are required year-round for all overnight trips, and only 30-60 people are allowed to hike per day with no walk-in options. Permits for the entire year are released at one time on October 1 on Recreation.gov each year. The permit retrieval process is convenient since you just print out your permit to carry with you. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
HIKING FOSSIL SPRINGS TRAIL TO TOILET BOWL Getting There. The drive to the trailhead is about 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and the entrance gate sits after the turn off in Strawberry, AZ. You'll need to show your permit at the gate to continue to the dirt lot, and this gate closes at 4PM with a one wayspike barrier for
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area.MOSSBRAE FALLS HIKE
August 2, 2017. California, Trip Report, Dayhike. Mossbrae Falls has to be one of the crown jewels in the Shasta Cascade area, located in Siskiyou county. This waterfall is made up of two clusters of falls around a bend in the river, creating a magical curtain of water in front of you. Although the hike there is slightly obscure, the shorthike
DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 25, 2014. Trip Report, Arizona, Dayhike. I've always heard about the Devil's Bridge hike in Sedona, AZ, but it was always considered as a side trip if we had time after hiking Oak Creek Canyon. This year we finally got around to doing it, and it definitely ranks up there as a short hikewith
HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds. MITCHELL PEAK DAY HIKE Mitchell peak has one of the best views of the Sierra, easily accessible by a short 3 mile dayhike. Although getting to the trailhead is a challenge in itself, and the hike to the top is steep, the 360 degree view from the top is well worth it!BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. BACKPACKING THE LOST COAST TRAIL Permits are required year-round for all overnight trips, and only 30-60 people are allowed to hike per day with no walk-in options. Permits for the entire year are released at one time on October 1 on Recreation.gov each year. The permit retrieval process is convenient since you just print out your permit to carry with you. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
HIKING FOSSIL SPRINGS TRAIL TO TOILET BOWL Getting There. The drive to the trailhead is about 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and the entrance gate sits after the turn off in Strawberry, AZ. You'll need to show your permit at the gate to continue to the dirt lot, and this gate closes at 4PM with a one wayspike barrier for
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area.MOSSBRAE FALLS HIKE
August 2, 2017. California, Trip Report, Dayhike. Mossbrae Falls has to be one of the crown jewels in the Shasta Cascade area, located in Siskiyou county. This waterfall is made up of two clusters of falls around a bend in the river, creating a magical curtain of water in front of you. Although the hike there is slightly obscure, the shorthike
DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 25, 2014. Trip Report, Arizona, Dayhike. I've always heard about the Devil's Bridge hike in Sedona, AZ, but it was always considered as a side trip if we had time after hiking Oak Creek Canyon. This year we finally got around to doing it, and it definitely ranks up there as a short hikewith
HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds. MITCHELL PEAK DAY HIKE Mitchell peak has one of the best views of the Sierra, easily accessible by a short 3 mile dayhike. Although getting to the trailhead is a challenge in itself, and the hike to the top is steep, the 360 degree view from the top is well worth it!BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. BACKPACKING THE LOST COAST TRAIL Permits are required year-round for all overnight trips, and only 30-60 people are allowed to hike per day with no walk-in options. Permits for the entire year are released at one time on October 1 on Recreation.gov each year. The permit retrieval process is convenient since you just print out your permit to carry with you. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
HIKING FOSSIL SPRINGS TRAIL TO TOILET BOWL Getting There. The drive to the trailhead is about 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and the entrance gate sits after the turn off in Strawberry, AZ. You'll need to show your permit at the gate to continue to the dirt lot, and this gate closes at 4PM with a one wayspike barrier for
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area.MOSSBRAE FALLS HIKE
August 2, 2017. California, Trip Report, Dayhike. Mossbrae Falls has to be one of the crown jewels in the Shasta Cascade area, located in Siskiyou county. This waterfall is made up of two clusters of falls around a bend in the river, creating a magical curtain of water in front of you. Although the hike there is slightly obscure, the shorthike
DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 25, 2014. Trip Report, Arizona, Dayhike. I've always heard about the Devil's Bridge hike in Sedona, AZ, but it was always considered as a side trip if we had time after hiking Oak Creek Canyon. This year we finally got around to doing it, and it definitely ranks up there as a short hikewith
HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds. MITCHELL PEAK DAY HIKE Mitchell peak has one of the best views of the Sierra, easily accessible by a short 3 mile dayhike. Although getting to the trailhead is a challenge in itself, and the hike to the top is steep, the 360 degree view from the top is well worth it!BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
FOOD TIME! MY FAVORITE BACKPACKING MEALS Oatmeal - for longer trips I'll bag the oatmeal packet and some powdered milk (my favorite is Nestle Nido) for the extra calories and richness. If I'm extra hungry that morning I'll also throw in some trail mix. 1 day servings of cereal and powdered milk. Milk and cereal - For mornings where I don't want to whip out the stove, I'll dump a WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed aBACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. BACKPACKING THE LOST COAST TRAIL Permits are required year-round for all overnight trips, and only 30-60 people are allowed to hike per day with no walk-in options. Permits for the entire year are released at one time on October 1 on Recreation.gov each year. The permit retrieval process is convenient since you just print out your permit to carry with you. BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
HIKING FOSSIL SPRINGS TRAIL TO TOILET BOWL Getting There. The drive to the trailhead is about 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and the entrance gate sits after the turn off in Strawberry, AZ. You'll need to show your permit at the gate to continue to the dirt lot, and this gate closes at 4PM with a one wayspike barrier for
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area.MOSSBRAE FALLS HIKE
August 2, 2017. California, Trip Report, Dayhike. Mossbrae Falls has to be one of the crown jewels in the Shasta Cascade area, located in Siskiyou county. This waterfall is made up of two clusters of falls around a bend in the river, creating a magical curtain of water in front of you. Although the hike there is slightly obscure, the shorthike
DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 25, 2014. Trip Report, Arizona, Dayhike. I've always heard about the Devil's Bridge hike in Sedona, AZ, but it was always considered as a side trip if we had time after hiking Oak Creek Canyon. This year we finally got around to doing it, and it definitely ranks up there as a short hikewith
HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds. MITCHELL PEAK DAY HIKE Mitchell peak has one of the best views of the Sierra, easily accessible by a short 3 mile dayhike. Although getting to the trailhead is a challenge in itself, and the hike to the top is steep, the 360 degree view from the top is well worth it!BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
THE ULTIMATE ONE WEEK NORCAL/OREGON ROADTRIP FOR ANY Day 0. From: San Francisco, CA To: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA Driving time: 3 hours. Today doesn’t count since it’s a straight shot up to the Humboldt area, the starting point for this entire road trip. We left on a Friday evening and took our time, stopping in Healdsburg for dinner and the best ice cream and pie bar.. This part of the 101 is great because you’ll pass lots ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed a NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
THE ULTIMATE ONE WEEK NORCAL/OREGON ROADTRIP FOR ANY Day 0. From: San Francisco, CA To: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA Driving time: 3 hours. Today doesn’t count since it’s a straight shot up to the Humboldt area, the starting point for this entire road trip. We left on a Friday evening and took our time, stopping in Healdsburg for dinner and the best ice cream and pie bar.. This part of the 101 is great because you’ll pass lots ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed a NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →.BACKPACKING TRIPS
North Fork Big Pine Creek (Spring) - Inyo NF, CA. For our first backpacking trip of the season, we decided on the North Fork of Big Pine Creek - a beautiful basin of glacier-fed lakes that I have been eagerly waiting to do. Once we got there, I could see why this was a popular destination - the impressive snow-capped peaks towering aboveall 9
WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
HIKING FOSSIL SPRINGS TRAIL TO TOILET BOWL Getting There. The drive to the trailhead is about 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and the entrance gate sits after the turn off in Strawberry, AZ. You'll need to show your permit at the gate to continue to the dirt lot, and this gate closes at 4PM with a one wayspike barrier for
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area. MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE HIKES IN SEDONA, ARIZONA West Fork Oak Creek Canyon. 6 or more miles roundtrip. 730 ft elevation change. Cost: $10 per car. Some of the best fall colors I’ve seen. This particular hike was the main reason I first visited Sedona, Arizona back in 2012. That October I came to backpack up HIGH SIERRA TRAIL DAY 6 At last it was our final day on the High Sierra Trail, as well as the day we summit Mt. Whitney, the tallest point in the continuous U.S! This last day was an intense one, from experiencing some of the coldest and iciest hiking conditions, to feeling a flood of emotions on top of the summit, to descending over 6k feet in a day, we can definitely say finished our week on the trail with a bang!DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 25, 2014. Trip Report, Arizona, Dayhike. I've always heard about the Devil's Bridge hike in Sedona, AZ, but it was always considered as a side trip if we had time after hiking Oak Creek Canyon. This year we finally got around to doing it, and it definitely ranks up there as a short hikewith
HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds.BACKCOUNTRYCOW
Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
THE ULTIMATE ONE WEEK NORCAL/OREGON ROADTRIP FOR ANY Day 0. From: San Francisco, CA To: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA Driving time: 3 hours. Today doesn’t count since it’s a straight shot up to the Humboldt area, the starting point for this entire road trip. We left on a Friday evening and took our time, stopping in Healdsburg for dinner and the best ice cream and pie bar.. This part of the 101 is great because you’ll pass lots ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed a NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
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Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →. WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
THE ULTIMATE ONE WEEK NORCAL/OREGON ROADTRIP FOR ANY Day 0. From: San Francisco, CA To: Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, CA Driving time: 3 hours. Today doesn’t count since it’s a straight shot up to the Humboldt area, the starting point for this entire road trip. We left on a Friday evening and took our time, stopping in Healdsburg for dinner and the best ice cream and pie bar.. This part of the 101 is great because you’ll pass lots ROADTRIP ARIZONA/NEVADA/UTAH IN A WEEKEND Sunday. Zion National Park. We headed to 110 miles to Zion National Park, the jewel of Southern Utah. Although there are so many hikes and lots to see in Zion, if you only have a couple hours, the two must-hikes are: Angel's Landing and the Virgin River Narrows. Camping in Zion is also a nice option, but be sure to reserve in advance, especially if you are going on a busy weekend. THE PERFECT SHASTA COUNTY WEEKEND GETAWAY Alice Kao. August 13, 2017. Article, California, Travel. The Shasta Cascade area often gets overlooked by more well-known areas in Northern California like Tahoe and Yosemite, but its vast forests, numerous lakes, and snow-capped mountain views makes the perfect weekend getaway. Plus, it's less than a four hour drive from the BayArea, so why
BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
3 DAY JUNGLE TREK BACKPACKING CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK National Geographic has called Corcovado ’the most biologically intense place on Earth in terms of biodiversity’. The journey to get there and the hike through the jungle itself was challenging, but the entire experience was an incredible opportunity to see wildlife andtrek through such a
BACKPACKING MONO MEADOW TO LOWER OTTOWAY LAKE Dates: 5/27 - 5/29 Miles: 30.4 roundtrip Trailhead: Google Maps Getting There. If you have a long drive to Yosemite, you can stay inthe backpacker's
BACKPACKING WEST FORK OAK CREEK Backpacking West Fork Oak Creek — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 19, 2013. Arizona, Trip Report, Backpacking. We decided to return to Oak Creek to see the incredible fall colors that cover this part of Sedona every October, but everything seemed a NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REDWOODS: 3 DAY ROAD TRIP ITINERARY Looking for a weekend escape into a lush, thick forests? The redwoods of Northern California are less than a five hour drive from the Bay Area, making the foggy coast around Humboldt County a quick scenicjaunt up the coast.
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Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure! Contact Me →.BACKPACKING TRIPS
North Fork Big Pine Creek (Spring) - Inyo NF, CA. For our first backpacking trip of the season, we decided on the North Fork of Big Pine Creek - a beautiful basin of glacier-fed lakes that I have been eagerly waiting to do. Once we got there, I could see why this was a popular destination - the impressive snow-capped peaks towering aboveall 9
WHAT I PACKED FOR THE HIGH SIERRA TRAIL My backpack. I use my trusty Osprey Aura 65L pack (I’m 5’4” and wear a size XS for reference). I love the suspension and it is really comfortable. Click here for my tricks on how to save money on gear. Clothes. This was for a 8 day backpacking trip into the Sierra in mid-September, so this was me packing for colder weather late in theseason.
BACKPACKING MINARET LAKE August 28, 2018. Backpacking, California, Trip Report. Minaret Lake should be on every backpacker's list. Doable in a short weekend backpacking trip, the jagged peaks of the Minarets are some of the most dramatic scenes in the Sierra. You'll hike along the Minaret Creek past meadows, an enormous waterfall, and eventually you'll seethe entire
HIKING FOSSIL SPRINGS TRAIL TO TOILET BOWL Getting There. The drive to the trailhead is about 2.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ, and the entrance gate sits after the turn off in Strawberry, AZ. You'll need to show your permit at the gate to continue to the dirt lot, and this gate closes at 4PM with a one wayspike barrier for
BACKPACKING LITTLE LAKES VALLEY TO GEM LAKES A very popular trail (and for good reason), Little Lakes Valley is a must visit for any mountain or alpine lake lover. The high elevation start combined with the flat trail spanning no less than 6 spectacular lakes in less than 5 miles makes for a leisurely hike with some of the best views in the area. MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE HIKES IN SEDONA, ARIZONA West Fork Oak Creek Canyon. 6 or more miles roundtrip. 730 ft elevation change. Cost: $10 per car. Some of the best fall colors I’ve seen. This particular hike was the main reason I first visited Sedona, Arizona back in 2012. That October I came to backpack up HIGH SIERRA TRAIL DAY 6 At last it was our final day on the High Sierra Trail, as well as the day we summit Mt. Whitney, the tallest point in the continuous U.S! This last day was an intense one, from experiencing some of the coldest and iciest hiking conditions, to feeling a flood of emotions on top of the summit, to descending over 6k feet in a day, we can definitely say finished our week on the trail with a bang!DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Devil's Bridge — Sedona, AZ. Alice Kao. October 25, 2014. Trip Report, Arizona, Dayhike. I've always heard about the Devil's Bridge hike in Sedona, AZ, but it was always considered as a side trip if we had time after hiking Oak Creek Canyon. This year we finally got around to doing it, and it definitely ranks up there as a short hikewith
HIKING THE ASPEN FORESTS OF INNER BASIN TRAIL A highlight of Flagstaff, AZ, the Inner Basin Trail wanders through an extremely photogenic grove of beautiful white aspens. This is one of Flagstaff's top trails since it is short, dog-friendly, and close to several great campgrounds.No results found.
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Hi, I'm Alice, an outdoor and adventure addict, and thanks for stopping by! I'm a California-native who blogs about backpacking, hiking, outdoor travel, and just about anyplace that makes me smile. I hope you find something useful, or at least get some inspiration to plan your own adventure!Contact Me →
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