Looking for some backcountry adventure? In this planning guide to the San Juan Hut System Telluride To Moab mountain ride, I cover everything you need to know including what to pack, how to navigate the route, what the huts are stocked with, and more!

Vermont is know for many things: maple syrup, fall foliage, craft beer, quaint New England villages, and exceptional biking opportunities. Whether you’re a mountain biker, road cyclist, bikepacker, or gravel enthusiast, Vermont bike trails will fulfill your two-wheeled adventure needs.

When I first stumbled across the Cross Washington Mountain Bike Route on Bikepacking.com I knew I needed to do it. The idea of pedaling across an entire state (for some reason?) really appealed to me and since I lived in Seattle for a couple of years, I sort of knew what to expect: lush temperate rainforest on the Olympic Peninsula, great food in Seattle, wine tasting outside of Woodinville, the beautiful and misty peaks of the Cascade Range, and the wide-open landscapes of Eastern Washington.