Sep 1, 2025
My First Backpacking Trip: 5 Days, 50 Pounds, and Lessons Learned in the Backcountry
Our Stunning Camping Spot 🏕️ For months, Jacob had been researching, planning, and preparing for what would be my very first true backpacking trip—five days and four nights in the wilderness, carrying everything we needed on our backs. We’ve gone hiking, camping, and even snowshoeing together before. I’ve hiked a few miles in, set up a day camp to fish, eat, and take photos, then hiked back out…