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Appalachian Trail: NY 17 to Palisades Parkway

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Navigate the infamous lemon squeezer, a pinched corridor tucked between mammoth-sized boulders, on this 11-mile route peppered young hardwoods and old iron mines in Harriman State Park.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: West Beach Loop

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This sandy, 3.2-mile stroll in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore climbs dunes, skirts an ancient marsh, and ends within a stone-skipping distance of Lake Michigan's coastline.

Santa Fe, NM: Santa Barbara Campground to Aspen Basin

Submitted by: Backpacker Magazine
This 42-mile trek through the picturesque Pecos Wilderness high country features towering peaks, alpine lakes, and lots of wildlife (marmots, bighorn sheep, and more).

RayWay Tarp

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Same situation as with my Quilt from RayWay, I had some serious time constraints regarding the completion of my 2 person RayWay Tarp ... Read more

RayWay Quilt

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ACT Trail 32

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This daypack by Deuter delivers! Styled along the lines of a classic ruck sack, this well-designed and constructed pack performs ... Read more

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Secret Hikes: Appalachian Trail

The last lonely stretch of the AT beckons from the mountains of western Maine.

Secret Hikes: Glacier National Park

Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.

Win Free Gear!

Score packs, tents, and other 2010 products reviewed by BACKPACKER editors in the April Gear Guide!

Gear Review: MyBfflz Flip-Flops

An insta-sandal that fights germy camground bathroom floors and is biodegradable to boot.

The Manual: Finding Lost Hikers

Turned around in the backcountry? Here are 33 essential tips to remember if you or your partner goes missing.

Reader Wildlife Photos

A call for reader wildlife photos returned outstanding shots of true wild life.

Gear Review: Casio Pathfinder Solar-Powered Watch

With solar power and atomic timekeeping, you'll never be late for a summit bid again.

Trail Chef: No-Burn Chocolate Fondue

A fast, simple way to make silky fondue that's easy to clean

Survival 101

First-aid tips, survival gear, what to do if..., plus dangerous hikes (and a few scary stories).

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Trail Chef: No-Burn Backcountry Fondue

Chocolate fondue for the backcountry that's mess-free and delicious.

Trail Chef: How To Bake Cake...In An Orange

Use this fun and fruity backcountry recipe to make a tasty dessert that the kids (and you) will love

Grand Canyon Challenge: Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim

Don't try this at home: See BACKPACKER's editor-in-chief's gonzo 21-hour hike with a friend into the Grand Canyon, rim-to-rim-to-rim.

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Daily Dirt

Ask A Bear: Can Wasp Spray Repel You?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask...

NY Times: Wilderness Isn't Safe

Northwest Editor Michael Lanza refutes a recent NYT opinion column decrying safety...

Tree Jumping

Crazy fun for the crazy crazy.

Daily Dirt

Airwolf and the Grand Canyon

Do tourist-packed helicopters have a place in the Big Ditch's soundscape?

Beerpong! Kamakaze Cycling! Waterslides! Running! Guacamole and Cupcakes!

Team BACKPACKER does it all on Merrell�s Oyster Racing Series in Denver

Ask A Bear: Which Park Has the Most Attacks?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask...

Daily Dirt

'127 Hours' Trailer Debuts

Danny Boyle's adaptation of Aron Ralston story shows glimpses of beautiful deserts,...

Yellowstone Bears Are Hungry

A whitebark pine shortage has rangers worried about increased grizzly-human interactions...

The Last Man On Earth

Brazilian officials create 31-square-mile wilderness zone around sole surviving member...

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