Glacier National Park: Rainbow Falls
Ride the boat from Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park to reach this remote 1.9-mile out-and-back that visits a set of cascades in the northern reaches of Glacier National Park.
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Glacier National Park: Swiftcurrent Mountain via Swiftcurrent Pass TrailThis 16.1-mile dayhike links a string of alpine lakes, then hits a summit high above glacier-sculpted landscapes in the Many Glacier region.
Glacier National Park: Bowman Lake to Kintla LakeEpic, glacial-era geology and rugged mountain views from the Continental Divide are the highlights of this 4- or 5-day point-to-point in Glacier National Park's northwest corner. Glacier National Park: Five Pass-Red Eagle LoopThis strenuous 54.8-mile, 6-day loop follows a historic abandoned trail across the true crown of the continent. |
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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: Reader Leader Contest WinnersMore than 150 of you entered our contest to become a BACKPACKER field scout. Meet the winners. Readers' Choice 2012: Reader Leader: Glacier MagicMore than 150 of you entered our contest to become a BACKPACKER field scout. Meet the winners here, starting with Colleen Contrisciane-Lewis, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. She earned the all-expenses-paid grand prize: an assignment to hike—and report on—her dream trip. Read about her 85-mile, weeklong transect of Glacier National Park on the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. National Parks: GlacierRule #1 when planning a hike through this iconic park: Let your ambition match the scenery. |
January 2009 Reader PhotosFrom Maine to Glacier National Park to the top of Rainier, our readers get out and take great 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. |
Mountaineering 101: Putting On CramponsLive from Alaska's Castner Glacier, Rocky Mountain editor Steve Howe shows you the basics for putting on crampons |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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