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San Francisco: Bear Lake/Emigrant Wilderness

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Wildflower pockets and piles of granite boulders punctuate this mellow 7.4-mile route to two alpine lakes with primo campsites.

St. Louis, MO: Walkers Island

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Birders take note: The shallow depths of Horseshoe Lake and the grain-rich fields of Walkers Island attract an unusually wide range of feathered fliers to this 3.8-mile loop just outside St. Louis.

Yellowstone National Park: Terrace Mountain Loop via Glen Creek

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Beat the crowds and enjoy the company of distant mountains and wildlife on this moderate, 7-mile loop in the northwest region of Yellowstone National Park.

Winter Trek XTM

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These boots are by far some of the most comfortable boots (while still providing rigidity and support) that I have ever worn! I put 30 ... Read more

Trail Dome 4

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I have owned this tent for a few months now and all I can say is THIS TENT ROCKS! I have used it on a few trips where it poured rain ... Read more

Crestone 75

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This pack is incredible! Super spacious and very durable would be the best two words to describe it. The only complaint I have so far ... 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.

Outfit Your Kids: Fall '09 Kids' Gear Reviews

Want to enjoy more time on the trail? It's simple: Bring the whole family, but make sure the kids stay comfortable with gear built for them.

Gear Review: Granite Gear AirVent DryBlocs Solid Stuffsacks

Don't let the these light weight stuffsakcs fool you, they keep your gear dry in the wettest conditions.

The Manual: How to Shoot Wildlife Photography

Find and frame animals perfectly with this wildlife photography primer.

Phenomenon: Crevasses

These gaping glacier cracks are dramatic–and deadly. Here's how they form, plus three safe places to see a crevasse up close.

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In 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 Awards

On 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 Outdoors

In 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.