Trip Report and Guide for Backpacking In My Home
For the past 400 days, I’ve had the privilege of backpacking through a previously unexplored destination called My Home. Here’s my guide to this exclusive and wildlife-filled destination.
Distance: 0 miles
Days: 400 days
Elevation gain/loss: 10 feet
Best season: Year-round
Permits: None
Difficulty: Very difficult (mentally)
Navigation: Easy
Physical Difficulty: Very Easy
HIGHS
- Mild year-round temperatures
- Free (mostly) of bugs
- Abundant water sources that appear free from cow patties. I drank without running it through my Sawyer Squeeze filter first!
- Ample wildlife viewing opportunities
LOWS
- Lacks the epic vistas of other destinations
- Limited spots large enough to set up a tent.
- Difficulty getting tent stakes into the ground
ROUTE SUMMARY
From the trailhead at the front door, you’ll have expansive views of the open valley known by locals as the “Living Room.” Two smaller topographic features lie on the horizon including the Blue Couch to the east and the Grey Couch to the south. A lush and green carpeted valley lies between the two features.
Directly to the east on the route is a narrow slot canyon. With steep high walls of dark brown cabinets on either side, Kitchen Canyon has limited space for multiple people, especially those with backpacks. A year-round water source can be found in Kitchen Canyon, though accessing it can be difficult during times of high dishes.
To the north, you’ll find Flushing Falls. Leave No Trace ethics state that due to sensitive habitat, Flushing Falls is the ONLY place in My Home that you dispose of human waste. Remember: the Solution to Pollution is dilution!
Find more tips & tricks for backpacking in My Home written by Liz Thomas here.
October 21, 2024
Mstari wa miti
Sisi ni adventurers nje kutoka kote nchini ambao wanaamini kwamba chini ya muda kutafiti ina maana muda zaidi alitumia nje.
Kutumia uzoefu wetu wenyewe, upimaji wa shamba, na mchakato wa kukagua meta ambao unazingatia maoni ya wataalam na watumiaji wa kila siku, tunatafuta kukuletea ukaguzi wa gia kwa mtazamo.
Lengo letu ni kukupa mapendekezo ya gia utakayopenda.
Dhamira yetu ni kupunguza athari kwenye sayari kwa kukusaidia kununua mara ya kwanza.
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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
We zeroed in on Sawyer Products 20% Picaridin Insect Repellent in particular because its smart, compact bottle design makes it easy to apply evenly and accurately.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
The Sawyer Squeeze epitomizes ultralight water treatment and has been a mainstay on the thru-hiking scene for years.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
“[Sawyer Permethrin] is a leave-in treatment solution, will last for up to six washings, and can treat up to five different outfits!”
Kutoka kwa kikosi
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