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You have taught me SO much about trip planning over the past 2 years! I went from getting overwhelmed trying to figure out where to go, to confidently planning both solo trips, and trips with friends! I’m even planning a trip this year that involves off trail route-finding 😯 which is something I never would have thought I would be doing. Honestly, trip planning is now one of my favorite things to do in my down time. And yes, this is a shameless brag on your program The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System! But I love that you also share this information here on KZread for free, for anyone to access.

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Candace - You are proof that trip planning doesn't have to be this big, scary thing. When you do the work, put in the time and are open to facing your fears, amazing things can and WILL happen! I'm so proud of you. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your incredible backpacking journey. I'm so excited to see where you go next!!

You have helped me so much in getting started in backpacking!

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

So happy to hear that!

Lake Chelan is as beautiful as Lake Tahoe.

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Both wilderness areas are stunning.

Surprise, I'm a dude and I really appreciate you sharing your tips and experiences and what you provide to female hikers with your program. Happy Trails!

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that. :)

Wonderful video...but I may be a bit biased because this is one of my most favorite places in the whole wide world. All my personal biases aside, thank you for the information - particularly regarding app's that can help an old codger like me figure things out without having to try to use Google and old-school paper maps...

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

Love it love it love it!!!

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Pretty Awesome. Cheers!

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Cool...Thank you😊

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Also, look up road conditions if going on an unpaved/forest roads.

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Checking all the conditions (roads, trails and weather) before going on a backpacking trip is very important.

Banana Ana!

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

:) #IYKYK

Looking online it says that trail difficulty is Hard. But your video makes it look pleasant. What difficulty rating would you give it?

@TheHungryHiker

2 ай бұрын

Yes, the power of editing. This is quite a pleasant hike as long as you're trained up and have prepared for it. I wouldn't consider this a beginner hike by any means. Don't let these pretty views fool you. We were all working very hard out there and struggling in the heat at times. The Chelan Lakeshore Trail is a tough hike, especially when you're carrying a loaded pack. onX Backcountry rates this one as Moderate. AllTrails has this one marked as Hard. What can make hiking this trail challenging is the heat, the exposure (there's not a lot of shade on the trail in the first 11 miles) and the elevation gain along the trail as you make your way into Stehekin. The first 11 miles of this trail (from Prince Creek to Moore Point) are the toughest. The last 7 miles into Stehekin has a few ups and downs and exposed areas, but there's more shade and the trail hugs the lake shore for some of those miles, especially the closer you get to Stehekin.

First !!!!!