Yellowstone National Park: Electric Peak
This 20.6-mile out-and-back in the northern reaches of Yellowstone National Park culminates with panoramic views from the rocky crown of Electric Peak.
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Glacier National Park: Pitamakan Pass to Dawson PassHike over three mountain passes into glacier-carved basins with crystalline lakes and bird's-eye views on this 17.6-mile loop. Don't forget your camera.
Glacier National Park: Swiftcurrent PassA classic trek in Glacier National Park, this 14.7-miler crosses the Continental Divide, skirts turquoise pools, and skims wildflower fields.
Great Falls, MT: Renshaw Lake LoopThis 13.9-mile backcountry getaway features a secluded mountain lake, countless stream crossings, and views across untouched wilderness. |
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Holland Lakes/Flathead Basin HikeVaried terrain through beautiful untouched mountain lakes, and healed burn areas. Bozeman, MT: 3 Rivers Century LoopTake the ultimate tour of southwest Montana's high plains and river valleys on this challenging, 100-mile loop that follows the 3 Rivers Century route. |
Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the WestYour region's go-now guide: See newts on the move in California and bears heading for lower elevation in Beartooths, MT |
Burn After ReadingEmpty White Mountain summits. Tourist-free Yellowstone geysers. Rarely hiked Yosemite ridges. Rangers, guidebook writers, outfitters, and ultra-hikers dish their favorite routes for the first time. |
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. The CDT Project209 BACKPACKER readers were dispatched to GPS map the CDT & they sent along some amazing photographs. August 2008 Reader PhotosWaterfalls and sunsets rule in this summer batch of BACKPACKER reader photos. |
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 |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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Courtesy of Donnie Sexton/Travel Montana
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