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Backpacking Canyonlands’ Needles District Needs to Be on Your Bucket List

January 26, 2021 By foxintheforest Last Modified: January 10, 2024

Backpacking in Canyonlands needs to be on everyone’s bucket list. Weird and wacky sandstone spires pierce the sky in the unique Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. There are countless routes for the intrepid backpacker and newbie backcountry sleeper alike to enjoy backpacking in the Needles. The sunsets are utter fire and the rock pinacles […]

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Start Here: Best of Fox in the Forest

November 2, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: November 6, 2025

New to the blog? Start here for the best of Fox in the Forest

Your Guide to Backpacking Gore Lake, Colorado

June 11, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: November 6, 2025

Pristine waters and dramatic peaks make this difficult hike a rewarding overnight backpacking trip.

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Down Vs Synthetic Sleeping Bags: What’s Right For You?

April 26, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: November 6, 2025

Learn everything you need to know to choose the right sleeping bag for your adventures. An in-depth look at down vs synthetic sleeping bags along with other sleeping bag features to know about.

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Everything You Need to Know to Go Backpacking in Colorado

March 22, 2020 By foxintheforest Last Modified: November 6, 2025

Strap on your pack and hit the trail with these Colorado backpacking tips. Get local advice about how to make the most of your Colorado adventure!

How to Build a DIY Outdoor Gear Room for $120

February 20, 2019 By foxintheforest Last Modified: December 4, 2025

I never thought I’d be that person who had more than one sleeping bag, a backpack for any occasion, and 2 snowboard setups. But alas, it happened and hey, I’m pretty happy about it. However epically awesome “gear mountain” may become, there comes a time where plastic bins just don’t cut it anymore. That time for me was when I was packing for an impromptu backpacking trip and couldn’t find my headlamp. So what did I do? Waited six months until the weather got crappy and got to work fitting out some unfinished space in my basement to show off all my gear by building a DIY gear room. In the end I had one bitching backcountry closet that didn’t break the bank.

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Meg Atteberry standing on a mountain sticking her tongue out

Meg aka Fox is a 30-something who's born to explore. Toddler mom, queer, and neuro-spicy her favorite things to do are climb in the alpine and camp in the desert. Her mission is to get you out on your greatest adventure. She's been widely-published in the outdoors and even appeared on National TV talking about how to level up your outdoor skills and discover hidden hikes in the American West.

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