We Have the Gear – Now What?
Tales from our maiden backpacking voyage to Fife Lake, Michigan We completed a Beginning Backpacking class in September; however, because practicing isn’t easy in Michigan winter months, we essentially became Backpack Gear Collectors! Thanks to some good friends and an easy loop trail, our first trip was a resounding success! Fife Lake is near Cadillac, Michigan and the loop is part of the North Country Trail. A map of the loop can be found here. Our backpacking adventure started at…