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This worked for me. Enter www.backpacker.com/hikes/(This is where you would type the Trip ID #) I did this for Trip ID 1338195 for a hike in Oregon and it worked. I hope it helps everyone else.
John Posted: Nov 27, 2011 John G.
Trip ID - why can't Backpacker just put in a search capability for the Trip ID? Posted: Nov 27, 2011 John
Good to read these comments, because I thought it was just me. Trying to find info on trip 43669 and have absolutely no clue where to look this up. Guess I'll take another trail this weekend. Posted: Nov 16, 2011 Mark F
I agree 100% with all the comments - what is the point in providing trip ID's in the magazine when it's impossible to look them up easily on the site? In need of serious fixing. Posted: Oct 29, 2011 Anonymous
Frustrated at trying to find ID Hikes. Is anyone in here listening to subscribers? Hello!!!! Wake Up. You have a problem Mission Control. Posted: Oct 18, 2011 Richard
ARE YOU GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. If not I am ?????????? Posted: Oct 12, 2011 JIM ANDERSON
According to the reads, this is a waste of my time. Thanks for letting me know that now. Posted: Aug 20, 2011 deltawhiskeybravo
Why bother noting TRIP ID's in the magazine. No way to use it on this site. What a waste of my time. Is Backpacker is turing into an OPRAH mag..... Posted: Aug 11, 2011 Apple Jack
Posted: Aug 10, 2011 Anonymous
Hey all,
If you click on the "Destinations" link, and click your desired state on the U.S. map that shows up in gold, you will be directed to a map of that state and the featured hikes for that state. If you click on a featured hike, the map for that hike comes up.
To get a map for a different destination, you have to search the park you are going to, be specific.
Good Luck! Posted: May 21, 2011 Ruthie
nobody can use this trip ID thing for better than 2 years and nothing is done about it. do you people read these? Posted: Apr 28, 2011 chris
Nothing has changed with this mag.It promises info about hikes, but when you enter the Trip ID, you are left with an error message. Why doesn't someone on the mag staff tell the subscribers how to correct this problem? The world wonders! Posted: Jan 12, 2011 Doc
I think Backpacker.com needs help with their website! I get error messages, private notices, and even with numerous searchs, am still unable to find the trip mentioned in the most recent March magazine! Come on, do some work on the website and get it working! And I have been subscribed for years, and still get the notice "subscribe now"! Enough! I'll take what info I have at this time and find it myself in another form! Posted: Jan 12, 2011 Duane
I cannot access Trip ID 830236 printed in the October 2010 issue. I get the same error message as Doug. In fact, I've been all over the website for a couple of hours, and I've just now figured out how to even access these Trip ID numbers! Boy, talk about non-user-friendly. Here's an idea--why don't you just simply add a text box on your website where you can just add the number?! This has been aggravating. And it's the primary reason I'm even on the website! Posted: Nov 18, 2010 Captain Cooder
I bought the October 2010 issue and attempted to locate the Ozark Highlands Trail information, Trip
ID 830236. This is the response: Error loading trip: You do not have access to view this trip, it is marked private.
What's the deal? Posted: Oct 23, 2010 Doug
For all looking for maps, there are thousands of maps on the backpacker.com site. You can view them online, in google earth, send them to your mobile phone, or print them on waterproof paper with myTopo.
Go to: http://www.backpacker.com/destinations/ and search by park, state, or long trail.
To use the tripIDs in the magazine, type in: backpacker.com/hikes/34992 or any number after /hikes, and you will access the trip report.
Happy trails...
Andrew Matranga
BACKPACKER Map Editor Posted: Aug 18, 2010 Andrew Matranga
hi Posted: Aug 17, 2010 hi
I agree. The August 2010 issue promises free maps and downloads, but nowhere could I find any sort of directions for accessing these phantom free maps and downloads. I tried googling the trip ID numbers to no avail. This site might provide some useful information though: <a href="http://www.north-america-wilderness-backpacking.com"> Posted: Aug 17, 2010 B-Bop
READERS COMMENTS
Do you guys think we are all stupid, fix the dam thing, now
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 Jim Anderson
HYCJL18565V3Thanks for the posting. Loads of excellent writing here.uggs boots uk Metallic Women’s Boot is designed with polished metallic color, which is best suitable for ladies who often wear conventional boots. It provides enhanced insulation and comfort while maintaining the style of conventional boots, New Uggs Sheepskin Cuff Boots 1875 so it is an irreplaceable boot which is designed based on the knowledge of human engineering. Among UGG5825 Multi-color Women/Men’s Boots, the black style is designed for men. Uggs Slipper 1647 Sale UK The size is possibly suitable for couples. Because UGG’s actual size does not exceed 40 yards (the maximum permissible foot length is 27.5cm), ltra Uggs Short Boots 5225 this boot is not suitable for men with the foot length exceeding 27.5cm. http://www.uggsbootsuk2011.com
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This worked for me. Enter www.backpacker.com/hikes/(This is where you would type the Trip ID #) I did this for Trip ID 1338195 for a hike in Oregon and it worked. I hope it helps everyone else.
John
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 John G.
Trip ID - why can't Backpacker just put in a search capability for the Trip ID?
Posted: Nov 27, 2011 John
Good to read these comments, because I thought it was just me. Trying to find info on trip 43669 and have absolutely no clue where to look this up. Guess I'll take another trail this weekend.
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 Mark F
I agree 100% with all the comments - what is the point in providing trip ID's in the magazine when it's impossible to look them up easily on the site? In need of serious fixing.
Posted: Oct 29, 2011 Anonymous
Frustrated at trying to find ID Hikes. Is anyone in here listening to subscribers? Hello!!!! Wake Up. You have a problem Mission Control.
Posted: Oct 18, 2011 Richard
ARE YOU GOING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. If not I am ??????????
Posted: Oct 12, 2011 JIM ANDERSON
According to the reads, this is a waste of my time. Thanks for letting me know that now.
Posted: Aug 20, 2011 deltawhiskeybravo
Why bother noting TRIP ID's in the magazine. No way to use it on this site. What a waste of my time. Is Backpacker is turing into an OPRAH mag.....
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 Apple Jack
Posted: Aug 10, 2011 Anonymous
Hey all,
If you click on the "Destinations" link, and click your desired state on the U.S. map that shows up in gold, you will be directed to a map of that state and the featured hikes for that state. If you click on a featured hike, the map for that hike comes up.
To get a map for a different destination, you have to search the park you are going to, be specific.
Good Luck!
Posted: May 21, 2011 Ruthie
nobody can use this trip ID thing for better than 2 years and nothing is done about it. do you people read these?
Posted: Apr 28, 2011 chris
Nothing has changed with this mag.It promises info about hikes, but when you enter the Trip ID, you are left with an error message. Why doesn't someone on the mag staff tell the subscribers how to correct this problem? The world wonders!
Posted: Jan 12, 2011 Doc
I think Backpacker.com needs help with their website! I get error messages, private notices, and even with numerous searchs, am still unable to find the trip mentioned in the most recent March magazine! Come on, do some work on the website and get it working! And I have been subscribed for years, and still get the notice "subscribe now"! Enough! I'll take what info I have at this time and find it myself in another form!
Posted: Jan 12, 2011 Duane
I cannot access Trip ID 830236 printed in the October 2010 issue. I get the same error message as Doug. In fact, I've been all over the website for a couple of hours, and I've just now figured out how to even access these Trip ID numbers! Boy, talk about non-user-friendly. Here's an idea--why don't you just simply add a text box on your website where you can just add the number?! This has been aggravating. And it's the primary reason I'm even on the website!
Posted: Nov 18, 2010 Captain Cooder
I bought the October 2010 issue and attempted to locate the Ozark Highlands Trail information, Trip
ID 830236. This is the response: Error loading trip: You do not have access to view this trip, it is marked private.
What's the deal?
Posted: Oct 23, 2010 Doug
For all looking for maps, there are thousands of maps on the backpacker.com site. You can view them online, in google earth, send them to your mobile phone, or print them on waterproof paper with myTopo.
Go to: http://www.backpacker.com/destinations/ and search by park, state, or long trail.
To use the tripIDs in the magazine, type in: backpacker.com/hikes/34992 or any number after /hikes, and you will access the trip report.
Happy trails...
Andrew Matranga
BACKPACKER Map Editor
Posted: Aug 18, 2010 Andrew Matranga
hi
Posted: Aug 17, 2010 hi
I agree. The August 2010 issue promises free maps and downloads, but nowhere could I find any sort of directions for accessing these phantom free maps and downloads. I tried googling the trip ID numbers to no avail. This site might provide some useful information though: <a href="http://www.north-america-wilderness-backpacking.com">
Posted: Aug 17, 2010 B-Bop
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