First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just to be safe.
A solo five-day trip into bear country is a bold foray into backpacking.
On this week’s episode of Peak Northwest, we continue our My Epic Adventure series with a tale from our own Jamie Hale, who recounts his very first backpacking trip on the Rogue River Trail in southern Oregon.
With blisters, bears, snakes and ticks, it’s a true Oregon backpacking adventure. But one luxurious twist made the trip a bit easier to handle, and gave Jamie some much-needed rest along the way.
Here are some highlights from this week’s show:

How Jamie landed on this particular trail for his first backpacking trip.

What is the Rogue River Trail like?

Backpacking into bear country can get a little dicey.

Spending a night at Paradise was a game changer.

What to know before backpacking the Rogue River Trail yourself.


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ver todos los episodios