Tag: backpacking
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Trekking to Havasu Falls in the Grand Canyon
Hidden deep down in the Grand Canyon there is a blue-green creek that flows through deep, red canyon walls. Along the way, this creek drops almost 100 feet to make Havasu Falls (Havasu means blue-green water). Havasu Falls is a highly coveted destination and is widely photographed, but there are actually five main waterfalls in…
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How Menstrual Discs and Period Panties Changed my Life…
Imagine this: your friend hands you a package within which a nearly 3″ wide circular disc is contained and tells you can use it to replace tampons and pads. You would likely look at this disc in utter disbelief, and think, “This is supposed to go where?” This is exactly what happened to me the…
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How to Layer for Winter Hiking
When hiking in cold temperatures, finding the right temperature balance is key. It’s obvious that you don’t want to get too cold, but you also don’t want to get too hot. Heavy sweating will work against you when you stop for a rest, as wet clothes increase heat loss through conduction and evaporation. For this…
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15 High-Protein Foods for Your Next Adventure
Protein is a macronutrient and is so important not only for keeping your muscles healthy and strong, but can be found in nearly every tissue in your body. The National Academy of Medicine recommends getting anywhere from 10-35% of your daily calorie intake from protein, with people who are more active needing amounts on the…
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Four Days Backpacking in Custer-Gallatin National Forest, Montana
This will easily go down as one of my most favorite places to backpack, ever. And that’s saying a lot coming from someone who lives in Colorado and frequently backpacks in the Rocky Mountains. Montana is stunning!! Breathtaking!! As beautiful as Colorado but with more water. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity.…
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Road-Tripping in Utah
I’ve been to Utah a few times, primarily to visit Arches National Park and to ski near Salt Lake City in the winter, but I had never really explored beyond those areas. I had a week of vacation available and was itching for some outdoor time hiking and camping. Seeing as it was April in…
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Backpacking in Glacier National Park
After ten years of applying to the lottery for a Wilderness Permit at Glacier National Park, a friend finally received a five day itinerary that we couldn’t pass up. Glacier National Park is in Montana’s Rocky Mountains, stretching up to the Canadian Border. Picture 700 miles of hiking trails with amazing views of alpine lakes,…
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