Denver: Apex Loop
Downtown and need a post-meeting fix? This heart-pounding 4-mile scramble in Apex Park gives new meaning to that old runner's high.
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Boundary Waters: Eagle MountainTag the highest peak in Minnesota on this 6.6-mile hike, which courses under a coniferous forest and past a glacial lake with nice backcountry campsites. Asheville, NC: Plott BalsamEn route to four 6,000-foot summits, this 7.8-mile bushwhack travels the crest of wooded ridgeline above the Blue Ridge Parkway. Appalachian Trail: Sams Gap to Spivey GapTop-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. |
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Winthrop, WA: Winthrop to DiabloSubmitted by:This remote and rugged super century from Winthrop to Diablo (and back) climbs through the "Little Alps" of the North Cascades. |
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Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Q&A With Shannon Davis
Associate editor Shannon Davis tells us more about the highs and lows of his honeymoon trek (featured in March 2009's "The Perfect Circle") on the sky-scraping Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.
American Classic: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
In this ultimate guide to the country's favorite footpath, you'll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru-hikers. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help AT hikers.
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Trek into the wilderness but sleep in comfort with these hut treks
Mt. Adams: Solitude On Ice
Test your self-arrest skills on Mt. Adams's 12,276-foot fractured glacier.
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2009 Editors' Choice Award Winner: Garmin Oregon 400t GPS
Meet the ultimate GPS: simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for experts. Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe gives you the tour.
Trail Chef: How To Cook A Fish...On A Rock!
If you've caught a fish in the backcountry but forgot the pan, don't despair: Trail Chef shows you how to improvise a skillet with a rock. Also, learn Trail Chef's Spicy Southwest Marinade--perfect for any food with fins.
The Basics of Fly Fishing
Backcountry fishing is easier than ever thanks to new lightweight, compactable rods. Our contributor gets you started with a how-to on setting up your rod and reel, plus the basics of casting.
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