Some friends and I have Been Backpacking Into The Wilderness area 2 Times For 5 Days Each,WOW This Is What GOD Has Made For Us To Enjoy.It Does Not Get Any Better Than This.Do Buy Light Gear Or You Can Pay For It..86 Pounds On Your Back Is A Killer.44 Years Old And Stll Going,We Will Be Back Every Year.We Average 32 Miles In Those 5 Days.I However Am Thinking Of Pack Mules Would Be Nice,If You Have Not Done This,GO For It,It,s A Blast.