![James Temple backpacking the Skyline-to-the-Sea trail and pretending to cut through a massive log with his pocket knife.](https://i0.wp.com/www.hikerly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_2532.jpg?resize=470%2C140)
Backpacking, especially at altitude with major elevation changes, can be a love-hate relationship. The amazing wonders of going where not many others go while getting…
![Banner Peak reflected in Thousand Island Lake along the John Muir Trail (Eric Ragland/Used with Permission)](https://i0.wp.com/www.hikerly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/1000-island-lake.jpg?resize=470%2C140)
On day 5 of a backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail, we were sitting at the edge of Thousand Island Lake enjoying an amazing…
![Camp cooking](https://i0.wp.com/www.hikerly.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/IMG_2512.jpg?resize=470%2C140)
Backpacking is just a series of chores. – Markkus Rovito On day 6 of a backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail, Markkus Rovito made…
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Have you heard, or overheard, something amusing on the trail recently? Tell us! Best ones will be featured on hikerly.