Bozeman: Potosi Peak Loop
A stout, 15.4-mile off-trail loop to a handful of peaks in the Tobacco Roots finishes off at steamy hot springs perfect for relaxing sore muscles.
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Glacier National Park: Akokala LakeLink wooded ridges and a glacier-scraped valley on this 11-miler in Glacier National Park that visits a quiet lake rimmed by rugged peaks. Bozeman: Potosi Peak LoopA stout, 15.4-mile off-trail loop to a handful of peaks in the Tobacco Roots finishes off at steamy hot springs perfect for relaxing sore muscles. Glacier National Park: Gunsight Pass TrailRide Amtrak to Glacier's back door, then hike this 19.7-miler past glacial lakes and cascades and over two gorgeous passes.
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Bozeman, MT: Martinsdale Mail Run PermanentLike a modern day pony express-this 300km route challenges randonneurs to carry a post card over the Bridger Mountains to Martinsdale and return to Bozeman. Bozeman, MT: Mile Creek to Sheep CreekGet up close and personal with Big Sky Country on this quintessential (and difficult) Montana ride that crisscrosses the Continental Divide and drops through majestic mountain scenes. Bozeman, MT: City and University TourA tour around Bozeman and Montana State University. Many of the landmarks featured will be of interest to cyclists.
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America's Best DayhikesFrom dawn-to-dusk epics in Utah canyons to lazy-picnic blueberry strolls in Maine–plus hikes to peaks, redwoods, hot springs, beaches, and more–here are 100 ways to spend a perfect day on the trail. Master the Steeps: High-Angle Hiking TrailsFirst, check out our tips for healthy hiking on steep terrain in the May 2009 issue then, put them to the test on one of our favorite high-angle trails from California to North Carolina. |
Weekend Snow Climbs in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and NortheastPack snowshoes for these nine epic treks to snowy solitude in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Northeast. 
America's 10 Most Dangerous HikesLike your life and limbs intact? Then you'd better get skilled before visiting these trails. 
Ten Epic HikesPaddling, hiking, testing self arrest skills–we cover it all in these 10 epic trips throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. |
Most Remote Wilderness in the U.S.For September's "Destination Nowhere" Mark Jenkins explores the most remote wilderness location in the continental United States–a secret spot in Yellowstone. See his photos here. |
3D Flyover: Glacier National ParkThis 62-mile route in the southern part of Glacier traces ridgetops the Blackfoot Indians revered as "the backbone of the world." 
The CDT Project: WildlifeBig and small, the Backpacker teams spotted a variety of wildlife along the CDT |
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2009 Editors' Choice Award Winner: Garmin Oregon 400t GPSMeet the ultimate GPS: simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for experts. Rocky Mountain Editor Steve Howe gives you the tour. |
Editors' Choice Awards: Sierra Designs Lightning XT4 TentFour is not a crowd in this family-size featherweight. |
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Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping
We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.
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.
Top 3 Winter Hut Treks
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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