I feel like sharing this story could save a life, so here I am5mo ⋅ Puzzleheaded_Boot335 ⋅ r/backpacking
On August 7th I finished hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. 2653 miles in 96 days!1yr ⋅ sixtyonescarsold ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (65) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: We reached our highest point in Hungary: Koris-hegy1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Accidentally found the view shown on my Backpacker’s Pantry meal3yr ⋅ chris_columbuss ⋅ r/backpacking
One of my favorite campsite views from last year's backpacking season1yr ⋅ SanFran_Sierras ⋅ r/backpacking
I found this valley more stunning than Yosemite [Lauterbrunnen Switzerland]1yr ⋅ ostuniman ⋅ r/backpacking
Backpacking with your girls is really just a grown-up sleepover party2yr ⋅ cindywoohoo ⋅ r/backpacking
Met my partner thru hiking the Appalachian trail- made him this collage for our anniversary ❤️2yr ⋅ Cannabaholic ⋅ r/backpacking
The Monastery at Petra. Pictures can't describe how incredible this place really is.1yr ⋅ Devbuscus ⋅ r/backpacking
Hiking 2100 miles thru Europe: we did it! - an epic journey came to an end - Home, sweet home!1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Just pooped at 15,500’ while climbing the volcano Iztaccihuatl in Mexico after being constipated for 5 days. Feeling elevated.5yr ⋅ BrosidenOfTheBrocean ⋅ r/backpacking
What'd I forget? (Into the winter weather at Red River Gorge this weekend)2yr ⋅ GreenJavelin ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (66) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: we made it - we arrived at home9mo ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
I met this 103 year old Tattoo Artist backpacking the Philippines in 2018. I hope she's still ok!3yr ⋅ fearlessandfar ⋅ r/backpacking
I walked 34 miles to visit the most unbelievable natural hot spring!3yr ⋅ ElsbethWeeks ⋅ r/backpacking
Saw this guy recently along the trail. Not gonna lie that face scares me and I definitely would not wanna get any closer5mo ⋅ Puzzleheaded_Boot335 ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (65) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: Today we reached 1000 kilometers- cheers10mo ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Got to enjoy one of my life long dreams - enjoy a beer on a houseboat in the canals of Amsterdam.2yr ⋅ MatthewDM111 ⋅ r/backpacking
One of the most surreal landscapes I've ever hiked in. These deep red mountains can be found about four hours outside of Cusco.1yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
The time I carried my pup 16 miles, not because I had to, but because I wanted to. Escalante, Ut.1yr ⋅ Lshreeve ⋅ r/backpacking
Got altitude sickness for the first time ever while hiking the high Sierra trail. Thought I was immune!6mo ⋅ vietoushka ⋅ r/backpacking
Made some new friends all the way up Rainbow Mountain, 5200m in Peru :)3yr ⋅ astralsunday ⋅ r/backpacking
Decided to carry an extra 10 lbs of gear with me so I could capture picture like this (Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming USA)1yr ⋅ awarner463 ⋅ r/backpacking
The view from my $9 a night hostel in the mountains of Peru, featuring a very good boye.4yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
Hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: my wife (64) and me (65) are on the road again.1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
100% the dumbest packing mistake I’ve ever made. Boy do I feel stupid. Nothing to do now but laugh and possibly send reviews in to each brand after hiking Zion!2yr ⋅ TittieCaughtInOven ⋅ r/backpacking
If I ever disappear, you will find me back here. Strawberry Point, Olympic NP, WA, USA2yr ⋅ Stefano_Jacopo ⋅ r/backpacking
In the ancient city of Ayutthaya, the largest city in the world in 17001yr ⋅ alexwoodyo ⋅ r/backpacking
This is a long shot...but does anyone know where this mountain range is located? It’s in the US. My dad, mid-70’s.2yr ⋅ Short_Expression_538 ⋅ r/backpacking
My buddy and I Ascending to the summit of Old Rag mountain for the first day of National park week at Shenandoah National Park 04/18/2021. This was a long time bucket list hike now completed!3yr ⋅ DJ_KLKD ⋅ r/backpacking
Do you have a first night on the trail, fresh ingredients, no holding back meal?2yr ⋅ ratbiker18 ⋅ r/backpacking
Splurged outside of my backpacker budget and treated myself to a sunrise hot air ballon ride in Cappadocia. Unforgettable morning over stunning landscapes.2yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
Sunrise from Alum Gap Campsite. Savage Gulf State Natural Area in Tennessee. April 2023.1yr ⋅ nedguychai ⋅ r/backpacking
My current walk across Europe plan. Should take 4-5 months and mostly follows the E8 and Sultans Trails.1yr ⋅ Kaizerdave ⋅ r/backpacking
Aurora Borealis and spring snow melt along the Superior Hiking Trail, Minnesota1yr ⋅ keefography ⋅ r/backpacking
Today is 3 years since I survived 8.5 hour brain tumor surgery; travel has helped me with the recovery3yr ⋅ travelogion ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (65) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: arriving in Vienna, Austria at Stephansdom11mo ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
How do you guys find hiking partners, my group of friends can never make the trip and I want more time in the backcountry.1yr ⋅ holycupcakess ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (65) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: Crossing the former Iron Curtain, Border Hungary/Austria11mo ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Hiker Quang Than missing since 8/21/22 in Sierra Nevada Mtns. Please contact Inyo County Sheriff (760-878-0383, option 4) if you saw him on Split Mtn. Location: Big Pine in John Muir wilderness, north of Mt. Whitney. Picture shows what he was last known to be wearing. Please share & help find him!1yr ⋅ RibbitRibbit1234 ⋅ r/backpacking
Hard to pick a favorite view from this 8 day trek but this might be the one. Unforgettable.4yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
I would like to Thank very much to Allan and his girlfriend that came to visit me in Siem Reap from United state2yr ⋅ TrustyTukTuk ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (65) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: We fight our way thru the valley of Burok-Volgy in Hungary1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
I Learned Two Things Last Trip- 30 y/o Vasque boots make a soft whooshing sound just before they shed their soles -and- they will hike at least .5 miles back to the car before falling apart. Thank you for decades of service. Press F.2yr ⋅ ChronicEntropic ⋅ r/backpacking
Attabad Lake in Pakistan. One of the most beautiful spots from my two weeks of backpacking there.2yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
Not a bad view from my $10 a night hostel on Mexico's Pacific Coast.3yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
Hiking 2100 miles thru Europe: arriving in Carcassone, Aude, Occitania, France1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Hiked from Mexico to Canada this year via the CDT. This was one of my favorite shots. Big Sandy Lake, Wind River Range, Wyoming, USA. [OC]4yr ⋅ TheLostAlaskan ⋅ r/backpacking
My wife (64) and I (65) are hiking 5000 kilometers thru Europe: We reached Lake Balaton in Hungary.1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Visited this high altitude Himalayan meadow in North Sikkim, India at an altitude of 13K ft and witnessed these magnificent creatures grazing.2yr ⋅ 65th_government ⋅ r/backpacking
Hiking 2100 miles thru Europe: In Switzerland hiking seems to be national sport. All the villages are connected by hiking trails.1yr ⋅ rchresta ⋅ r/backpacking
Trail of the Balkan Peaks, Albania. Went there last summer and it was beautiful2yr ⋅ Dodorre ⋅ r/backpacking
My favorite thing about Peru is that there would always be a random dog that followed you on any hike that you would go on. Met this handsome boye on the top of Rainbow Mountain.5yr ⋅ ObamasLoveChild ⋅ r/backpacking
Surviving 8+ hour brain tumor surgery last year motivated me to backpack in China for two months5yr ⋅ travelogion ⋅ r/backpacking
Wonderful Cambodia, Ta Som Temple Gate . late 12 Century temple in Siem Reap Angkor1yr ⋅ TrustyTukTuk ⋅ r/backpacking
Rainbow mountain in Peru! One of the most unreal looking places on earth. Not to mention it’s 5,000 meters above sea level!!10mo ⋅ Raintravels ⋅ r/backpacking
This dude was all naps after hiking out and setting up. Carried his own food and water and tried to eat plenty of mosquitos. Mt Hood nat’l Forest4yr ⋅ gomezthecat ⋅ r/backpacking
