Backpacking in the PNW? Here’s how we stayed cozy when the weather turned on us mid-hike. 1. Check the forecast—but assume it’s lying 2. Pack a sub-freezing sleeping bag (you’ll thank yourself at 2am) 3. Use a high R-value sleeping pad (cold ground = fast misery) 4. Bring a legit rain fly, not a cheap one 5. Waterproof stuff sacks or dry bags = lifesavers 6. Layer up smart: base, mid, and waterproof shell 7. Keep an emergency bivy or thermal blanket just in case 8. Don’t be a hero—turn around when it gets sketchy 9. Keep your down gear dry at all costs 10. Always have a backup plan (and tell someone where you’re going) #backpacking #pnwbackpacking #backpackinggear #hikingtips #campinglife #pnwadventures #mountainweather #beprepared #survivalskills #gearcheck #coldweathercamping #rainorshine #outdoorprep #emergencyprep #limitless
Decided to hike Church Mountain solo and, of course, started way too late. Hit deep snow with improper gear, froze at the summit, and had to make the whole trek down in complete darkness. The view at the top made it feel worth it—until the silence of the woods got too quiet… and I could swear something was following me the entire way down… #Hik#HikingW#PNWc#PacificNorthwestg#NightHikel#SoloAdventurek#HikingFailso#FrozenSummitt#LateHikeProblemst#IntoTheDarka#WhatDidISeeo#SpookyHikeW#PNWExplorersu#ChurchMountainc#BackcountryVibest#NatureAtNighto#AloneInTheWoodsv#AdventureGoneWronga#TrailTerrorsrYou
Cruised up to Church Mountain for one of those classic PNW trails—forest switchbacks, open meadows, and then Mount Baker stealing the show. Snow caught me off guard near the top, but it made the views even better. Wrapped it up with a sketchy night hike on the way down, but worth it for a day like this. #PNW #PNWTrails #ChurchMountain #MountBakerViews #HikingAdventures #TrailLife #GetOutside #MountainViews #SoloHiking #PNWHiking #ExploreMore #WildernessCulture #AdventureAwaits #NatureVibes #OptOutside #NightHike #ChasingViews #HikeWashington #BackpackingLife #StayWild
Do you ever wonder why it’s worth going through hell to reach some spots? Because in the pnw, the season/weather/temp/waterlevel/snowline will always try to hold you back from reaching the most beautiful parts of this region, BUT WE CANNOT AND WILL NOT BE STOPPED #BackpackingForBeginners #HowToBackpack #PNWBackpacking #NorthCascades #WashingtonHiking #SoloBackpacking #BackpackingTips #LearnToBackpack #BeginnerBackpacker #HikingForBeginners #SoloHiking #BackpackingGear #PNWAdventures #PNWExplorer #HikingWashington #PacificNorthwest #TrailTips #BackpackThePNW #BackpackingLife #AdventureEducation #NatureHowTo #LimitlessOutside #MountainMinded #BackcountryBasics #ExploreResponsibly
download. the. live. map. not a screenshot. not a reddit post from 2018. we lost and found the trail three times after dark. no service, no GPS, just vibes and bad decisions. could’ve ended way worse. don’t play yourself like we did lol. #backpacking #pnwbackpacking #backpackinggear #hikingtips #campinglife #pnwadventures #mountainweather #beprepared #survivalskills #gearcheck #coldweathercamping #rainorshine #outdoorprep #emergencyprep #limitless
Would you trade comfort for adventure? Rain, snow, freezing temps—and still one of the best little backpacking trips I’ve done. Perry Creek Trail doesn’t disappoint. #perrycreektrail #forgottenpeak #pnwhiking #backpackinglife #campingintherain #snowcamping #coldnightswarmhearts #hikewashington #optoutside #adventuretime #hikelife #getoutside #limitless #rainorshine #campvibes #solohiking #pnwhike #pnwtrails
The weather out here can shift in an instant—what started as a normal hike turned into a scramble when I reached a river where the bridge had been completely washed out. With no way around, I had to wade through freezing, fast-moving water, knowing one wrong step could mean getting swept downstream. #pnw #solobackpacking #solohike #hikingadventures #rivercrossing #naturetok #washingtonhikes #outdoorlife #stayready
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Might be the most peaceful and the most deadly kind of night hiking if I may be so bold🧐#nighthiking #snowhike #winternights #underthestars #snowadventures #hikingtok #trailtime #coldoutside #pnwhiking #backpackinglife #outdoortok #campvibes #naturetherapy #packlight #hikeready #adventureawaits #wildernessculture #realtalkreviews #nightvibes #optoutside #snowtok
Solo backpacked to Lake Garibaldi and pushed up to Panorama Ridge. There’s no better way to clear your head or test your limits than hiking alone. It’s just you, the trail, and how far you’re willing to go. Pack light, trust your instincts, tell someone your plan, and always bring more snacks and water than you think you need. Every step was worth the view!! #SoloBackpacking #creatorsearchinsights #LakeGaribaldi #PanoramaRidge #BackpackingAdventures #SoloHiking #ExploreBC #MountainViews #HikingTips #GetOutside #AdventureAwaits #TrailLife