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Chicago Attorney Follows His Dreams of Backpacking

Like many could-be backpackers, Chicago attorney, Pedro, covered countless miles with his friends on numerous day hikes. He’d often see backpackers glide past, wondering what it would be like to actually backpack. He knew he wanted to learn the skills required for getting out on the trail for more than just a day, so decided to follow his dreams of backpacking. He wanted it bad enough that he was willing to drive the 10 hours from Chicago to stunning Grand Marais in Northern Minnesota, where we launched his First-Time Backpacking Trip.

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First-Time Backpacking Trip - Superior Hiking Trail - July 13-15, 2018

I have a tradition of grabbing a photo of clients once they are fully suited up, wearing their pack with poles in hand and the car locked, the moment we leave civilization behind.  It’s a pretty sweet moment, as you can tell by Sarah's expression.  The very next step is literally onto the trail, commencing the trip into days of wilderness and our own tenacity.

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