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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 9 MIN

Shoulder Season Backpacking Tips

from Stories from The Trailhead · host Carl Stanfield

Shoulder season backpacking offers a unique opportunity to escape the summer crowds while embracing the crispness of early spring or late fall. In this episode, Carl "Professor" Stanfield shares his insights on navigating the challenges of cooler temperatures, reduced daylight, and essential gear adjustments for a successful adventure. A reflective discussion on how embracing discomfort can lead to deeper connections with the landscape and a more solitary, rewarding experience in the wild.Read the full article: https://hyperlitemountaingear.com/blogs/the-trailhead/you-wanna-backpack-in-a-shoulder-season-tips-from-the-professor

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 12, 2025

Shoulder season backpacking offers a unique opportunity to escape the summer crowds while embracing the crispness of early spring or late fall. In this episode, Carl "Professor" Stanfield shares his insights on navigating the challenges of cooler temperatures, reduced daylight, and essential gear adjustments for a successful adventure. A reflective discussion on how embracing discomfort can lead to deeper connections with the landscape and a more solitary, rewarding experience in the wild.

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