Places Archives - Backpacking Light

Peak Bagging in the High Sierra

Isaac Simons — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:00:03 +0000

Isaac Simons writes about the experiences, struggles, and transcendence of peak bagging in the Sierra Nevada.

Ryan Jordan — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:00:18 +0000

A curry dinner explodes during this overnight trek inspired by a winter storm warning.

Ryan Jordan — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:26:00 +0000

Join Ryan Jordan and a demon virus on a trip that brings early-season winter to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Mark Wetherington — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:00:33 +0000

Mark Wetherington tries his hand at ultralight bikepacking and hiking to remote places along the CDT in Montana.

Drew Smith — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 04:23:37 +0000

Drew Smith reflects on hiking in the places close to home as he explores a nearby mountain drainage during all seasons.

Daniel Hu — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:41:13 +0000

Daniel Hu backpacks the High Divide Loop, one of the most beautiful hikes in Washington State and Olympic National Park.

James Montavon — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:37:23 +0000

James Montavon hikes in Colorado’s Rawah Wilderness, and discusses the differences between using different trip planning softwares.

Mark Wetherington — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:00:20 +0000

BPL author Mark Wetherington skis into a remote fire lookout tower in Montana’s backcountry on a chilly winter night.

Isaac Simons — Fri, 12 May 2023 15:30:10 +0000

Isaac Simons tells the lessons of extreme Sierra weather and questionable gear choices through the lens of the writings of Phil Arnot.

Drew Smith — Mon, 08 May 2023 15:00:32 +0000

Drew Smith writes about using public transit to make the travel to, from, and between trailheads more sustainable.