backpacking

Grabbing a pack and heading for the mountains is needed refuge for some. But in order to have a good experience, hikers need to pack their backpacks properly. Before the first water bottle or the last granola bar gets loaded in, the right pack must be found.

Trudging along a dirt path in triple-digit heat with a 50-pound backpack isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. But for travelers seeking Havasupai’s ethereal views, it’s a small sacrifice.