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. Kylie (Faceplant) has been on over 90 trips with DC UL. Among her favorite pieces of gear? Her Purple Rain skirt, her ULA Circuit backpack, and her Yama Mountain Gear pogies.... Continue Reading →
Trip Reports & More
Trip Report: Low Mileage, Big Marshmallows on Canaan Mountain
As part of our ongoing quest to try new-to-us trails in West Virginia, Karan found a nice route on Canaan Mountain from Mid Atlantic Hikes. We weren’t sure what it was going to be like but when Karan called Blackwater Falls State Park, the ranger assured him, “You’re going to have a great time!” The... Continue Reading →
10 Years of DC UL: Max
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. Max (Yeti) has been on some 30 trips with DC UL. "Yeti is my trail name, and I got it thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2008. It was a rainy day... Continue Reading →
10 Years of DC UL: Beth
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. Beth has been with DC UL for a few years, testing her stamina and leading a few (wonderful) trips. Her favorite piece of gear is her UL Patagonia down jacket. "I... Continue Reading →
10 Years of DC UL: Christy
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. You may know Christy as Short Stick. Since she doesn't hike with poles, the only thing she could find for a raging stream crossing was a . . . well, a... Continue Reading →