by justroughinit | Jan 10, 2019 | Arizona, Backpacking, Grand Canyon
South Bass Trail The South Bass trail is a remote and historic trail in Grand Canyon National Park that cuts from the South Rim of Grand Canyon to the Colorado River and lies about 25 miles (40.2 km) west of Grand Canyon Village and the Bright Angel Trail. This...
by justroughinit | Oct 30, 2018 | Arizona, Backpacking, Holidays, Scary Stuff
Halloween is the best time to visit cemeteries and grave sites and Arizona has plenty, especially of the old west variety. So what a better place for a great scare or to see some ghosts!? Boothill – Tombstone, Arizona Arizona is home to one of the most...
by justroughinit | Sep 13, 2018 | Backpacking, Grand Canyon, Havasupai, Hiking
We get questions about Havasupai on a daily basis, from “How long does it take to hike Havasupai?” to “Can I swim in Havasupai Falls?” So where are here to answer some of the most common questions. How Much Does It Cost to Hike Havasupai?...
by justroughinit | Aug 1, 2018 | Backpacking, Yosemite
This 5 day, 4 night camping/backpacking tour takes you off the beaten path – for real! We start from the Yosemite high country of Tuolumne Meadows, passing at least two high mountain lakes, off trail for over a day, then to Clouds Rest and Half Dome, ending on...
by justroughinit | Jun 16, 2018 | Backpacking, Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park’s Ozette Coast hike will take you on one of the finest hikes on the Olympic Coast. Starting from Ozette Lake, one of the largest natural bodies of freshwater in Washington, this hike will have you exploring through maritime forests...
by justroughinit | Jun 11, 2018 | Backpacking, Health & Safety
All of us were beginner backpackers at one time or another. People are not born with experience and skills. You try, you fail, you practice, you try again, you make a mistake, you try again, and so on. It is an ongoing but wonderful practice that just makes you better...
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