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It's A Vibe: Cute Places to Stay in Cool Towns
It's A Vibe: Cute Places to Stay in Cool Towns

We have a motto on every Back of the Pack retreat and it’s: make it a whole vibe. We book the coolest Airbnbs we can find, pick restaurants that have good food AND good atmosphere, and aim to have the most fun in the coolest towns. These rad hotels and motels in fun towns will help you channel that same energy on your next outdoorsy getaway.

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Resources, Small Town, GetawayLaura HallMay 27, 2024adventure, travel, outdoors, hotelsComment
Back of the Pack Friendly Races
Back of the Pack Friendly Races

Inspired by a less-than-friendly to the back of the pack race, we polled our community to find the friendliest races in the country — and beyond! Here are the recommendations you came up with, along with testimonials as to why these races are particularly awesome!

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RunningLaura HallMay 22, 2024Trail Running, trail races Comment
Friends of Back of the Pack
Friends of Back of the Pack

Whether you need help figuring out your fueling plan for an upcoming adventure, getting stronger so you can climb big mountains, or creating a budget to take that bucket list trip, we’ve curated a list of our go-to nutritionists, personal trainers, dietitians, and money coaches to help you get from A to B.

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ResourcesLaura HallApril 6, 2024Nutrition, Strength training, BudgetComment
BOTP Pace Friendly Run Clubs
BOTP Pace Friendly Run Clubs

In a dream world, Back of the Pack would be able to have running and hiking clubs all over the country (the world?), but we’re not there yet. So we solicited you — our community — to tell us about the run clubs that you love most.

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RunningLaura HallMarch 2, 2024Running, Run Club, Trail Running, AdventureComment
How to: Build a "SWELL" Splint
How to: Build a "SWELL" Splint

What do you do when you’re in the backcountry and you suspect that your friend breaks a wrist or ankle? Read up on how to create a simple and supportive splint!

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Mountain MedicineLaura HallJanuary 21, 2024mountain medicine, wilderness medicine, backcountry first aid, first aidComment
Unique Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Human in Your Life
Unique Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Human in Your Life

One of our love languages here at Back of the Pack is gift giving. Here’s a quick round-up of some of the things we’re gifting to our outdoors-loving loved ones this holiday season.

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Laura HallNovember 8, 2023Gift GuideComment
Getaway Guide: LOGE Camps at Westport, Washington
Getaway Guide: LOGE Camps at Westport, Washington

24 hours at LOGE Camp, Westport: an old hotel brought back to life with Yeti cooler and Rumpl blanket outfitted rooms, communal outdoor spaces, on-site surfboard rentals, and more.

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Pacific NorthwestLaura HallSeptember 4, 2021adventure, washington, travel, olympic peninsula Comment
Getaway Guide: Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Getaway Guide: Olympic Peninsula, Washington

Where the mountains greet the sea: your guide to hikes, eats, and drinks along the Olympic Peninsula, including Hamma Hamma, Sequim, Port Angeles, and the West End.

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Small Town, Pacific NorthwestLaura HallFebruary 21, 2020olympic peninsula, port angeles, forks, sequim, washington, outdoors, adventure, travelComment

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