Backpacking Adventures

I did at least remember to take some photos.

This was my first true solo winter backpacking adventure, and it pushed me to my limits.

Trail Essentials: A Sense of Adventure: To fully savor every step, every view, every night under the stars.

AN OCTOBER EXPERIENCE Preparation I began preparing for this trip not long after finishing my last one. As usual, life happened, and I ended up pushing this adventure back about three weeks. During that time, the biggest change was the weather—night temperatures dropped from the mid-50s to the 30s. That meant adjusting some gear to handle the colder conditions. The two main changes were swapping out my blanket for a sleeping bag with thermal lining and adding warmer layers to

With my pack on and feeling great, I set back out on the trail, fully immersed in the beauty around me.

Looking back at my journeys into the wilderness, I find meaningful insights I will always cherish.