DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we'll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Shane joined DC UL Backpacking in 2015 and has attended over 40 events. When asked about a trail name, he replied, "every time I do something stupid in the woods, I... Continue Reading →

DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we'll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Daniel joined DC UL in 2011 and has attended over 80 events. You may know him as "Heavy D," a trail name he earned when he brought an "absurdly heavy pack"... Continue Reading →

DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we'll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Marika (Blizzard) has attended 60 trips with DC UL. You've been with DC UL for a while. What brought you to DC UL? And what keeps you coming back? I have... Continue Reading →

DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we'll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Karan (B.A.) has been on some 150 trips with DC UL, so there's a pretty good chance that you've met him. You may know him as B.A., which either stands for... Continue Reading →

DC UL Backpacking is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019. As part of the celebration, we'll be featuring conversations with group members throughout July and August. Aileen joined DC UL in 2013 and has been on some 50 trips. At the time of our conversation, she had recently been called "Ever-ready" on the trail, but only time... Continue Reading →