Backpacking Ben

The Wind River High Route is one of the premier nontechnical backpacking trips in the lower 48. The Winds are highly remote and absolutely stunning. As a bonus, the high route is over 80 percent off trail!

One of the world's seven natural wonders, the Grand Canyon holds exceptionally stunning backpacking. The Escalante Route is remote and unaffected by hordes of people that visit other parts of the park.

Running the Teton Crest Trail was easily one of the most enjoyable experiences I've had in the mountains. The views were beautiful, the grade was perfect, and the footing was great. It is hard to find better trail gold in the U.S!

As the highest peak in North Africa, Mount Toubkal climbs to a height of 13,671 feet. It has recently become a hub for tourism in Morocco. From the top, hikers see the dry, defined mountains and ridges of the Atlas.

At 13,206 feet, the Acatenango Volcano is Guatemala’s third-highest peak. Climbing the mountain means passing through four unique microclimates: farmland, cloud forest, tropical alpine forest, and volcanic rock.

Given the large concentration of stunning national parks in the southwest, many people visit driving parks to park in a loop. Tourists often find themselves driving between Arches and Bryce with a possible stop at Capitol Reef.