Planning a Short Trip in the Superstition Wilderness Area.
An article outlining a process to plan an backcountry adventure, covering goals, route planning, weather considerations, and other details to lead to a successful romp.
Entries by Brian
Backcountry Vegetarian
Resources for the Vegetarian Backpacker including suppliers of packaged meals, freeze-dried ingredients, recipes, and more.
Gear Mods: Osprey Ultralight Stuff Pack Back Support
This mod makes use of a $5 sit pad to add some support and padding inside the Osprey Ultralight Stuff Sack, turning into a practical and super lightweight summit bag for your base-camping romps.
Menu Planning Tool
Romping through the backcountry with a load on your back consumes a ton of energy. Packing too little food will not only leave you hungry, but without the energy you need to get through the day. And packing too much food really means carrying excess weight and burning more energy than is necessary. Use this tool to help you plan your meals successfully!
Backpacking: ONP – The Grand Wolf Loop
Lake side camping, high mountain passes, lower river forests. This romp has it all. At 45 miles and nearly 15,000′ of elevation gain, it’s not easy, even spread over 4 days. But if you are looking to put down some miles, taking you through several distinct ecosystems, with incredible vistas, you’ll be hard pressed to do better.
Backpacking: Spider Meadow
This hike begins at the Phelps Creek Trailhead and continues along Phelps Creek for about 6 miles before reaching the stunning Spider Meadow. Nestled within the basin, you’ll enjoy the sounds of the creek waters, the playful antics of the local marmots, and an abundance of wildflowers. Take a side trek up to Spider Glacier, soaking in breathtaking vistas along the way. These are perfect environs for a Wilder Romp!
Backpacking: Horseshoe Basin
There is no place quite like the Pasayten Wilderness and this Horseshoe Basin romp will give would a great taste of an amazing arctic tundra. Throw in a side trek up Armstrong Mountain to visit the Canada-US border and you have yourself a proper Wilder Romp!
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