Who we are

Hey there — we're Justin and Anna!

We’re a couple that loves backpacking, hiking, and exploring wild places out on the trail. From our first overnighters to hiking thousands of miles together, the backcountry has become our favorite place to reconnect, recharge, and push our limits.

Combined, we have 20 years of backpacking experience, with hundreds of nights and thousands of miles under our belts. Notably, Justin hiked the John Muir Trail in 2021, we tackled the Wonderland Trail together in 2023, and in 2024 we completed our biggest adventure yet: a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Though we have a lot of experience on the trail, we are not professional guides or wilderness first responders, we are simply two hikers that LOVE to hit the trail! Even with all the miles and amazing places we’ve been, one of our favorite things about backpacking is getting the opportunity to help new backpackers get into the backcountry!

Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about gear, backcountry skills, and what it really takes to feel confident and safe in the outdoors — and now, we’re here to help you get out there too. Whether you're planning your very first overnight or dreaming of a long-distance trek, we believe backpacking should be exciting, approachable, and rewarding for everyone.

We’re here to share real trail-tested advice, honest gear recommendations, and inspiration to help you take that next step into the wild. Let’s hit the trail together.

Two hikers standing on the Northern Terminus marker of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail in a forest location, with backpack and hiking gear on the ground, and trees and mountains in the background.

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