My name is Iron & I’m stoked you’re here.
I designed this page for first-time users on my site.
It’s a condensed down version of my bio, the backpacking skills I teach & my art.
Long story short, backpacking is a way of life for me.
I spend over 100 nights in the backcountry yearly. Catch me outside.
From hiking the PCT to living almost full time in the Olympics… These mountains keep me grounded & I’m just here passing info to you.
When I’m not backpacking I’m creating art and being my wild self.
You now have access to all of the backpacking guides and videos on my website. Much Love!
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Welcome – Get to Know Me
Iron Tazz is my real name. True story.
I’m fortunate enough to be a full-time backpacking guide/photographer/artist.
In 2012 I quit my job as an electrician to thru-hike all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail and haven’t looked back since.
You can get to know me better by reading my bio.
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Plus you will be the first to know when I create new guides and videos.
It’s my goal for you to have the BEST possible experience here.
I take the same approach to the emails that I send out to subscribers.
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Learn Essential Backpacking Skills
Improve your backpacking skills without making unnecessary mistakes.
Backpacking Checklist & Gear Guide
• The most important thing you can do before a backpacking trip is making sure you have all of the appropriate gear.
• This checklist goes over every essential piece of backpacking gear needed.
• This guide also covers the key factors you should think about when purchasing new gear.
• It can be a challenge learning what foods work for backpacking.
• This guide will help you decide what foods are best for you.
• It also teaches you how to properly store your food in the backcountry.
• Learn the most important skills needed for successful overnight trips.
• Get a behind the scenes view of my personal backpacking trips.
• I’ve gone through and tested out a lot of gear over the last 10 years.
• Skip the trial and error and start off with some of the best gear out there.
• This guide covers all of the gear that I personally take into the backcountry.
View My Photography Portfolio
Over 90% of the photos in my portfolio were taken on multi day backpacking trips.
I hope my work inspires you to get out on your own backpacking adventures.
View my wilderness photography galleries below.
• Water
• Stars
I have been carrying my photography gear into the backcountry since my very first overnight trip.
Hope you enjoy my work 🙂
Much Love & Happy Trails,
Iron