backpacking - GUT-Z JOURNEY

by Natalie

TRIP REPORT: White Mountain to Boundary Peak

This was an ultralight overnight traverse from White Mountain and Boundary Peak in the White Mountains on the California/Nevada border. It covers 30 miles. There’s 7 miles of trail on either end and 16 miles of cross country travel between each peak. It was one of my favorite hikes of the season. The traverse across this range was easier and more beautiful than I had anticipated.

Our bivvy spot for the night

I did the traverse in early June in a low snow year. There were very few patches of snow. The creek at our mid-point was running and provided our water resupply.

How to Plan Backcountry Meals

I am 2 weekends into 3 weekends of backpacking and have been geeking out about meal plans. To be honest, I always geek out about food and nutrition (no surprise). Eating in the backcountry shouldn’t really be different than how we eat at home. Our balance of macros (fat, protein, and carbs) and sources should be similar. The problem is, many of us don’t know how to balance macros at home and this carries over to the backcountry.