2023 Havasu Falls Camping & Permit Guide
A complete travel guide to a one-of-a-kind Havasu Falls camping experience with everything you need to know about the trail, permits, campground, & gear.
Backpacking Trips
Start planning your next big backpacking adventure with our detailed guides featuring long and short-distance backpacking trip ideas around the world. Whether you’re heading out on the trail for a few days or a few months our backpacking blog posts will help you plan a perfect trip under the stars.
15 Best John Muir Trail Campsites
A thru-hike on the John Muir Trail means 20+ nights of epic camping. Here are the 10 best campsites on the John Muir Trail that you won’t want to miss.
Best Hiking in Europe: 10 Amazing Places to Hit the Trail
Ease your wanderlust with our European hiking trail bucket list where we share destinations that offer the best hiking in Europe. Take us now!
John Muir Trail Transportation Guide & Planning Tips
Learn about the cheapest and most efficient John Muir Trail transportation options, including the best airports & bus options.
New Zealand Backpacking & Tramping Planning Guide
Start planning your backpacking adventure to New Zealand with this complete backpacking & tramping guide!
Trans-Catalina Trail Backpacking Guide
Plan a backpacking trip on the Trans-Catalina Trail on Catalina Island with this guide to the best campsites, water availability, gear & more.
Backpacking the Mineral King Loop in Sequoia National Park
A guide to backpacking the Mineral King loop in Sequoia National Park including permits, gear, when to go, and a full trip report.
West Rim Trail Backpacking Guide in Zion National Park
Plan your Zion West Rim Trail backpacking trip with this detailed guide that includes info on permits, campsites, gear, and more.
6 Easy Colorado 14ers for Your First Summit
Looking for easy 14ers in Colorado? We’ve rounded up our top beginner-friendly trails.
Best Section Hikes on the John Muir Trail
Here are the best section hikes on the John Muir Trail that require less than a week to complete.
Hiking the Zion Narrows: A Complete Guide
Hiking the Narrows is the best adventure in Zion National Park. Learn about permits, campsites, getting to the trailhead, the best time to visit & more.
Olympic National Park Beach Backpacking: South Coast Trail Guide
This guide to backpacking the South Coast Trail in Olympic National Park will prepare you for a fun beach backpacking trip in Washington.
Paria Canyon Backpacking Guide
Located on the Utah/Arizona border in the Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, backpacking Paria Canyon involves 38 miles of hiking down the meandering riverbed…
Maine Backpacking Guide: Hiking the Cutler Coast Trail
This Maine backpacking guide features the Cutler Coast trail, an overnight backpacking trip or long day hike along Maine’s Bold Coast.
Best John Muir Trail Maps, Books, Apps, and Resources
Discover the best John Muir Trail planning tools. Here are our favorite John Muir Trail guidebooks, maps, apps, and blog posts for planning a successful thru-hike of the JMT.
Best Hikes in Utah: 20 Epic Trails – MAPPED!
A round-up of the best hikes in Utah! Get tips for exploring these bucket list trails from Utah’s National Parks to SLC’s highest peaks.
9-Step John Muir Trail Planning Guide
Planning to hike the John Muir Trail? Get organized and simplify your preparation with this step-by-step John Muir Trail Planning Guide.
Havasu Falls Dos and Don’ts: Tips for a Successful Hike
Headed to Havasu Falls? Here’s a list of Do’s & Don’ts with helpful tips and advice to ensure a successful Havasupai camping trip.
How to Apply for a Southbound John Muir Trail Permit in 2023
Learn everything you need to know about the John Muir Trail permit process for 2023. Get info on JMT starting trailheads, trail quotas, lottery dates & more
A Complete Guide to Camping & Hiking at Lake O’Hara
Four days at Lake O’Hara was the highlight of my Canadian Rockies trip. Get my detailed hiking & camping guide to this British Columbia National Park.
Backpacking Guide: Hiking the San Jacinto Peak Loop Trail
BACKPACKING GUIDE: HIKING THE SAN JACINTO PEAK LOOP TRAIL By Linda Romero, Bearfoot Theory’s Director At 10,834 feet, San Jacinto Peak is the…
Backpacking Mt. Katahdin & Knife Edge in Baxter State Park, Maine
How to plan the best 3-day backpacking trip to Baxter State Park in Maine that includes hiking Katahdin and Knife Edge.
Pacific Crest Trail: 20 Meeting Points for Friends and Family
From start to finish, here are the 20 easiest and best places to meet up with friends and family while thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
Tips for Visiting Thru-Hiking Friends on the Pacific Crest Trail
Tips and advice for meeting up with friends and family while thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and how they can support you on your hike.
11 Tips for Hiking the PCT from a Solo Female Thru-Hiker
Learn the best tips for hiking the PCT from a solo female thru-hiker who successfully completed all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Trail Guide: Backpacking to Baron Lakes in Idaho
Plan an epic backpacking trip to Baron Lakes in Idaho’s Sawtooth Mountains with this trail guide.
Hiking the W Trek in Torres Del Paine, Patagonia: Itinerary, Gear & Camping Tips
Want to hike the W Trek in Torres Del Paine? We answer all of your questions about itineraries, gear, campsites, and whether a guide is necessary.
20 Havasu Falls Photos to Inspire your Adventure
Get inspired to visit Havasupai in Arizona! Here are my favorite Havasu Falls photos along with tips and advice for planning your backpacking trip.
G Adventures Review: Hiking Patagonia in Depth Itinerary
Considering G Adventures for a group tour? Learn about my experience on their 14-day Hiking Patagonia in Depth itinerary in this G Adventures review.
Backpacking Guide: Piper Trail and Carter Ledge Loop in New Hampshire
Plan an awesome backpacking trip in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with our Piper Trail and Carter Ledge Loop Guide.
Backpacking the High Divide Trail in Olympic National Park with REI Adventures
Get my full trail report from backpacking the High Divide Trail in Olympic National Park with REI Adventures, including info on campsites, gear & more.
How to Plan Your Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Strategy
Learn how to plan your PCT resupply strategy step-by-step including resupply strategy options, how to select resupply points, and more.
20 Photos to Inspire You to Thru-Hike the Pacific Crest Trail
Thinking about thru-hiking the PCT? Check out these 20 Pacific Crest Trail photos and the story behind them by a girl who solo-hiked the PCT.
Backpacking the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Trail in Yosemite
Plan an epic Yosemite backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne with our trail guide containing info on permits, transportation & more.
Backpacking in Lake Clark National Park with Alaska Alpine Adventures
The third Bearfoot Theory group tour is in the books. Explore Lake Clark National Park, one of the most remote parks in the country in this review of my 10-day backpacking trip with Alaska Alpine Adventures.
Coyote Gulch Backpacking Guide
Plan your Coyote Gulch backpacking trip through slot canyons in Utah’s Escalante National Monument with our guide to gear, permits, & more.
Backpacking the Copland Track in New Zealand
The Copland Track on New Zealand’s South Island is an incredible overnight backpacking trek with dense forest, glacier rivers, alpine views, and HOT SPRINGS! See the pics and learn how to plan this must-do trek with this backpacking guide!
Joshua Tree Backpacking: The California Hiking & Riding Trail
Joshua Tree isn’t just for climbers! Learn about the 37-mile California hiking and riding trail – an awesome backpacking trip to spot spring wildflowers, stargaze, and get those legs ready for summer.
Planning your Everest Base Camp Trek: The Ultimate Logistics Guide
The most common questions about an Everest Base Camp trek answered! Learn about guided vs independent, altitude sickness, transportation, gear & logistics.
20 Stunning Everest Basecamp Trek Photos to Inspire your Adventure
Thinking of traveling to Nepal? Here’s my 20 best photos from my 11-day Everest Basecamp trek to inspire your next adventure?
Bishop Pass to Dusy Basin Backpacking Guide
Lakes? Waterfalls? Granite Peaks? Get it all in a weekend backpacking trip over Bishop Pass to Dusy Basin in California’s eastern Sierras.
Hiking Mount Timpanogos: A Timpooneke Trail Guide
Mount Timpanogos is the second tallest peak in the Salt Lake region and a favorite among locals. Learn everything you need to know about hiking it with this Timpooneke Trail Guide.
Backpacking to Salt Lake City’s Red Pine Lake
A detailed hiking and backpacking guide to Red Pine Lake – one of the most beautiful spots in the Wasatch just 35 minutes from downtown Salt Lake.
Trip Report & Photos: Backpacking the West Rim Trail in Zion
The West Rim Trail in Zion in Photos Most people who visit Zion National Park never leave the main canyon, and it’s easy to…
Paria Canyon Backpacking Photos
Paria Canyon Backpacking Photos I just got home from an amazing backpacking trip through Paria Canyon, which sits on the edge of the…
The 5 Amazing Waterfalls of Havasupai
Planning a trip to Havasupai? Learn about the five amazing waterfalls of Havasu Canyon including where they are, tips for visiting, and more!
John Muir Trail Trip Report: Kearsarge Pass to Mt. Whitney
JOHN MUIR TRAIL TRIP REPORT, THE FINAL SECTION (KEARSARGE PASS TO MT. WHITNEY) The John Muir Trail is 212 mile of pure Sierra goodness….
John Muir Trail Highlights: Section 4
JOHN MUIR TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS, SECTION 4 (PINCHOT PASS TO KEARSARGE PASS) I can’t believe we are at Day 16. Backpacking the John Muir Trail…
John Muir Trail Highlights, Part III
JOHN MUIR TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS, SECTION III (MUIR TRAIL RANCH TO MARJORIE LAKE) Get ready. Ready for colossal peaks. Mile after mile of martian,…
The Best of the John Muir Trail, Part 2 (Reds Meadow to Muir Trail Ranch)
THE BEST OF THE JOHN MUIR TRAIL, PART 2 (REDS MEADOW TO MUIR TRAIL RANCH) Welcome to week 2 on the John Muir…
John Muir Trail Highlights (Yosemite to Reds Meadow)
JOHN MUIR TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS (Yosemite to Reds Meadow) I’ve been home from the John Muir Trail for a little over a month now….
Hiking the Narrows in Zion National Park, Part One: Photographs
Hiking the Narrows in Zion National Park: Photographs For years I have been looking at dreamy photos online of people hiking the Narrows…