Any bikepacking trips planned this year?

So many! There's so much out in the high desert of eastern Oregon and Washington that I haven't yet explored; I feel like I could probably spend weeks out there and still not see everything. There are a few routes on oregonbikepacking.com that I'm planning to ride this summer, and I'm also hoping to take at least one trip out of state and head down to the desert somewhere... those plans are still in the works.

Advice you'd give to others interested in learning more about bikepacking?

There are so many resources online. I'd start with Bikepacking.com which has a great Bikepacking 101 guide, gear reviews, routes broken down by region, % singletrack, and by length of trip (with several Oregon routes!), and plenty of inspiration and stoke to get you dreaming. After that, find a buddy or two and start scheming! Take a few short overnight trips (call it S24O to sound real pro) to get the feel for your gear and riding a loaded bike. It's a great way to cut out unnecessary gear, dial your system, and get out under the stars for a night.