20 Winter Backpacking Trips For The Adventurous
Don't let a little snow stop you from spending a night in the backcountry.
Most people pack away their camping gear for the winter...but you're not most people, are you? You're looking for the next way to push yourself in the outdoors and a little snow and cold weather aren't going to stop you. All it takes is careful planning, the right gear, and a little extra grit. When you're unzipping your tent to a few inches of fresh powder and an epic view of the mountains, most people will still be hitting the snooze button. We think know you made the right choice.
1. Winter Backpack in the Mt. Baker Backcountry
Photo: Scott Kranz
2. Winter Backpack on Mt. Roothaan
Photo: Nick Lake
3. Winter Backpack to Diamond View Lake
Photo: Michael Graw
4. Winter Backpack to Artist Point
Photo: Sonja Saxe
5. Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe to Ralston Peak
Photo: Kira Minehart
6. Winter Backpack to Dog Lake and Backcountry Ski Reynolds Peak
Photo: Eric Harris
7. Winter Backpack Indian Heaven
Photo: Vic Garcia
8. Winter Backpack Trip to Russell Lake in Jefferson Park
Photo: Robby Edardsen
9. Winter Backpack Trip to Lake Blanche and Sundial Peak
Photo: Lindsay Daniels
10. Snowshoe and Camp at Skyline Lake
Photo: Beau Ramsey
11. Cross Country Ski to American Lakes
Photo: Devin K
12. Winter Backpack to Sentinel Dome in Yosemite
Photo: Kyle Frost
13. Winter Backpack to the Summit of Mt. Dickerman
Photo: Scott Kranz
14. Summit Mount St. Helens via Monitor Ridge
Photo: Matt Klemsz
15. Winter Summit Mt. Whitney
Photo: Alex Anderson
16. Winter Backpack to the Beartooths
Photo: Seth Langbauer
17. Winter Backpack below Chair Peak
Photo: Scott Kranz
18. Skiing the Grand Teton NPS Teton Park Road
Photo: Greg Owens
19. Winter Backpack to Jade Lake
Photo: Matt England
20. Backpack Lost Man Pass via Independence Lake
Photo: Eric Schuette
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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