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San Diego: Santa Margarita River Trail

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This 5.7-mile loop visits SoCal's last wild river in Santa Margarita Canyon, a refuge hosting numerous species of endangered birds and plants.

Albuquerque, NM: Sandia Crest Trail (North)

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Ride the tram to the top of the Sandia Crest, then tackle a 4,000-foot descent past aspen groves and juniper-dotted landscapes on this 12-mile shuttle hike.

Pacific Crest Trail: CA Section 34

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OLD STATION POST OFFICE to BURNEY FALLS: This 43.8-mile leg, possibly the longest waterless stretch on the PCT, follows the sweltering contours of Hat Creek Rim before ending at a 129-foot cascade. In early spring, wildflowers are top-notch on the rim.

Meindl Perfect Hiker

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I started the season with the Merrell MOAB Gortex and destroyed them quite easily. The weekend before I was leaving for the Grand ... Read more

Eiger 35

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Polaris Navigation System

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Deep Survival

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Hiking Wales: Fresh Tracks Through History

Beachside trek meets pub crawl meets castle tour on Europe's newest long trail, the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, officially opened in May 2011. We have the beta on its highlights.

Chile: Private Patagonia

Explore Chile's mind-bending terrain without joining the throngs on the popular trekker circuit. On this paddle/hike/horse adventure, you'll have glacier-chiseled fjords, sky-piercing mountains, and best-ever camping all to yourself.

Gear Review: Patagonia Alpine Guide Pants

Softshell pants built for years of abuse.

BACKPACKER Reader Reporter Team Outdoor Retailer Winter Show 2013

From January 22-26, the BP staff and a team of Reader Reporters will be scouting the newest gear for 2013 and beyond in Salt Lake City. Follow along.

What Kind of Hiker Are You?

Find your personality type and trips that match your adventure style.

Expert Panel: Instant Upgrades

We asked a few of our favorite pros how to fix some common backcountry annoyances

Survival: Animal Attacks

Don’t be prey. Learn where you’re likely to encounter North America’s deadliest predators.

Master Class: Lighten Your Pack

Drop 5, 10, or 15 pounds (or more!) by packing smart, planning ahead, and fine-tuning essentials.

Reader Wildlife Photos

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

Chile: Private Patagonia

Hiking Wales: Fresh Tracks Through History

Beachside trek meets pub crawl meets castle tour on Europe's newest long trail, the 870-mile Wales Coast Path, officially opened in May 2011. We have the beta on its highlights.

BACKPACKER Reader Reporter Team Outdoor Retailer Winter Show 2013

From January 22-26, the BP staff and a team of Reader Reporters will be scouting the newest gear for 2013 and beyond in Salt Lake City. Follow along.

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Make an Alcohol Stove

Learn how to create a lightweight, functional backcountry stove for less than a few dollars.

Ghost Bears

Tracking Grizzies in the North Cascades

Foraging 101

How to Find Food in the Wild

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Vote For Your Favorite Reader Photo

Here's our top ten favorite pictures from this month's photo contest. Vote for your favorite to help us choose the winner. The winning photo will be published in Backpacker's May issue.