Sierras, CA: Sierra High Route
On this burly, 200-plus-mile traverse, which crosses 33 passes and barely touches established trails, you can find Alaska-size scenery, complete solitude, and just enough risk to keep things interesting.
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Yosemite National Park: Breeze Lake Backpacking LoopCamp under sharp peaks and sharper stars on this 4-day, 20-mile tour along the eastern edge of Yosemite National Park. Summits, swimming holes, and trout abound.
Yosemite National Park: Mist TrailA short 3-mile out-and-back full of rainbows, waterfalls, and sprawling mountainside views, this Yosemite classic isn't called the Mist Trail for nothing. |
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Yosemite National Park: The North RimSavor Yosemite's icons in solitude on this 4-day exploration. Yosemite NP: Upper Yosemite Falls TrailVery beautiful hike to the top of Yosemite Falls. Steep, rock trails but with a beautiful view of all of Yosemite Valley and clear views of Half Dome.
Vernal & Nevada FallsThis 7 mile semi loop climbs past 2 great waterfalls. Great hike for the fall months since they are the only falls in Yosemite with significant water flow through November. |
The Other Way InHike to life-list hot spots without waiting in life-list lines. These under-the-radar trails deliver everything but the crowds. 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. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Top 3 - West HikesThe region's best picks from our top field correspondent, who's notched more than 1,800 trail miles throughout the West and mapped 116 trips. National Parks: YosemiteEnjoy this legendary park (without the legendary crowds) on a four-day trip through the Clark Range. National Park SlideshowsSee scores of stunning images from the Grand Canyon, Denali, Yosemite, and more. |
Yosemite Valley's North RimKelly Bastone trekked forgotten trails to capture these Yosemite photos. Readers' Choice 2009 Winning PhotosIt was tough to pick just one winning photo this year with all the top-notch submissions. So, here are the top five. |
Backpacker Magazine: 3D Flyover, Yosemite's North RimFollow writer Kelly Bastone on a long-forgotten trail on Yosemite North Rim's for eagle eye views of Half Dome, Yosemite Valley, and more. 3D Flyover: Yosemite National ParkOn this crowd-free 60-miler, you'll follow in John Muir and Ansel Adams's bootprints on a high-country trek to the best views in the Range of Light. |
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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