Wilderness Backpacking

This page contains links to various backpacking trip reports, lessons learned, and other general advice. I maintain an up-to-date gear list on LighterPack.

2025

Dec 26
Trip Diary: Sequoia Loop.
Monkey butt and blisters.

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Dec 23
Trip Diary: South Lake Loop.
5 days, 4 nights of thunderstorms and hail in the High Sierras.

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Dec 14
Trip Diary: Rae Lakes Loop.
A great re-introduction to the hobby for the lapsed backpacker.

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Nov 29
Trip Diary: The Shortest Trip.
Estimated cost: $8000 per mile.

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