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Appalachian Trail: VA 42 to VA 623

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Go from flat lowlands to high ridgetops—you’ll gain more than 2,000 ft.—on this 17.1-miler that traverses wildflower-laced Chestnut Ridge and the rocky backbone of Garden Mountain.

Appalachian Trail: Sams Gap to Spivey Gap

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Top-of-the-world vistas, fields of wildflowers and sun-dappled hardwood forests are nothing compared to David Greer, an insane murderer who once lived on Bald Mountain from 1802 to 1834.

Topeka: Horsethief Canyon

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This 4.4-miler mixes prairie with rolling wooded hills, scenic bluffs, and sandstone hoodoos in Kanopolis State Park, the first state park in Kansas.

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The Works: Hike Vermont's Long Trail

Sample the best section of the country's first thru-hike.

The Fix: Shenandoah National Park

Catch this national park's brightest fall foliage on a short stroll or an all-day epic.

Extreme Layering: All-Purpose Clothing

For all-purpose performance year-round, this layering system works overtime through any weather.

Extreme Layering: Rainy-Weather Clothing

Don't let a crappy forecast keep you home for the weekend. Just pack this deluge-tested system.

Flex Time: Trail-Specific Stretches

Yosemite National Park wilderness ranger Mark Fincher shares his secrets for staying fit and healthy

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America's largest rodent may be clumsy on land, but in water, it's a marvel of design.

Backpacker Wins National Magazine Award for General Excellence

Backpacker magazine wins the coveted award at the American Society of Magazine Editors' annual ceremony.

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Never Fear: How to Beat Backcountry Phobias

Don't let groundless phobias ruin–or even prevent–your backcountry adventures. Here's a foolproof plan for overcoming your terrors.

Packing Heat: Fiery Southwestern Recipes

These 4 red-hot recipes will warm you faster than any campfire.

The Specialist: How to Make Your Boots Last

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Sleeping Bag Water Test Pt. I:
Simulated Rain Smackdown

In this gear test, Shannon Davis jumps in three sleeping bags and we hose them down to see how each one handles high-force rain.

Sleeping Bag Water Test Part II:
Full Submersion

Yeah, we know you probably won't ever get fully submerged in a raging river while in your sleeping bag, but that's not good enough for us.

Sleeping Bag Water Test Part III:
The Beer Fridge

Frigid temperatures are hard to find in the middle of the summer (when we shot this video) so after soaking three sleeping bags, we chilled out at a local liquor store.

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