Boulder, CO: Blue Lake
Sampling the best of the Indian Peaks Wilderness, this 5-milers traverses alpine meadows up to a sparkling lake perched below the Continental Divide.
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Appalachian Trail: Pinefield Gap to Swift Run Gap
Savor postcard-worthy views of the Blue Ridge from Hightop Mountain on this 10.9-mile hike in Shenandoah National Park.
Sampling the best of the Indian Peaks Wilderness, this 5-milers traverses alpine meadows up to a sparkling lake perched below the Continental Divide.
Appalachian Trail: Lehigh Gap to Wind Gap
This 19.4-miler is a test in balance and nerve as you pick routes through mind-numbing boulder fields. The payoffs are scenic ridges with 180-degree views and toned calf muscles.
Ripcord 2-liter Hydration Pack
Were it so that I could take on a 20-mile, three day weekend each week, I would be quite the happy camper. Unfortunately, this is not ... Read more
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Vanishing Act: Explore Yellowstone's Northern Fringe
Disappear into Yellowstone's secret northern fringe, where you'll find a rejuvenated landscape and total solitude (except for the bison and grizzlies).
Natural Wonders: Freaky Bats, Dry Falls, Winter Witch Hazel
Washington, Arkansas, and Georgia are host to these three life-list phenomena treks.
Gear Review: First Ascent Big Tahoma Backpack
Trek for many days and miles with this lightweight, supportive, durable and highly waterproof pack.
Gear Review: Montrail Mountain Masochist Trail Shoe
This light, breathable and water resistant trail runner is great for technical terrain and many miles.
Stay Comfortable in Any Weather
Sunny and 70 is nice, but makes for a mighty short hiking season. Hit the trail all year long by learning how to thrive–not just survive–in wet, cold, hot, and windy conditions. Here are 115 guide-approved tips.
Find the Trout: Scouting a Stream
Learn to read a stream and snag the big fish.
INVISTA'S CORDURA® BRAND TEAM SPONSORS BACKPACKER MAGAZINE'S 2009 GET OUT MORE TOURProducts featuring the durable fabric to be showcased on nationwide tourPrimaLoft® Products hit the Road with Backpacker® Get Out More TourIn its effort to better educate retailers and consumers about PrimaLoft® products, PrimaLoft® has signed on to be the technical insulation and sleeping bag sponsor of Backpacker Magazine's 2009 Get Out More Tour. |
Backpacker Wins Three National Magazine AwardsOn April 30 the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) named BACKPACKER the winner of three National Magazine Awards in the categories of General Excellence Online, Personal Service Online and Essays.Backpacker Magazine Announces Nationwide 2009 Get Out More Tour to Inspire and Empower People to Enjoy the OutdoorsIn the spirit of backcountry adventure, Backpacker magazine announces the 9th annual Get Out More Tour presented by WOOLRICH®-an interactive mobile media and education tour-designed to inspire readers and encourage participation in active outdoor pursuits. |
Build a Thru-Hiker Body at Home
Here's what 2,000-plus miles does to your system–and how to get the same results at home.
Quick Escapes: 10 Trails Near Major Cities
The perfect metro-area trail: close, wild, uncrowded. Here are 10 major city options.
The Manual: How to Shoot Wildlife Photography
Find and frame animals perfectly with this wildlife photography primer.
Gear Lab: Boots Torture Test
Can any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out.
Gear Lab: Tents Torture Test
Who wants a mountain tent that buckles under pressure? Not us--so we blasted four top tents with a carwash pressure washer to see which one comes out on top.
Gear Lab: Sleeping Bag Torture Test
Can any sleeping bag survive getting squished by a 4,000-pound car? Find out in this video.
Daily Dirt
Hike of the Day: Mount Falcon near Denver, CO
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Uber-hiker Andrew Skurka plans a 4,500-mile Alaskan wilderness route for 2010, but...
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The Leonids Return
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A photo preview from our latest Editor's Choice testing junket to SwitzerlandOff to the Alps
A few Alaska photos, an expedition website, and a quick update on Editor's Choice...
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Wilderness Conservation Cooperation
Mexico, Canada and ths US sign on to work together to protect wildernessGreen Gear: P3 International Kill A Watt EZ
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