Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the East
Your region's go-now guide: Explore New York City, hike four states in 24 hours, and perfect days in NC, GA, and NH.
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ARC'TERYX Arrakis 40
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ARC'TERYX Arrakis 50
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ARC'TERYX Arrakis 65
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ARC'TERYX Naos 85
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LEKI USA Voyager
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LEKI USA Summit AS
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LEKI USA Carbonlite
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LEKI USA Lhasa Lite
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LEKI USA Lhasa Lite AS
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LEKI USA Carbon Ti
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LEKI USA Micro Stick Ti
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LEKI USA Micro Vario Ti
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LEKI USA Micro Stick Carbon
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LEKI USA Micro Vario Carbon
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LEKI USA Carbon 4
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LEKI USA Carbonlite AERGON XL
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LEKI USA Thermolite AERGON XL Antishock
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LEKI USA Thermolite AERGON XL SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Corklite AERGON SpeedLock AS
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LEKI USA Corklite AERGON SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Cressida AERGON SpeedLock AS
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LEKI USA Cressida AERGON SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Trail
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LEKI USA Eagle
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LEKI USA Vario XS SpeedLock
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ARC'TERYX Altra 35
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ARC'TERYX Altra 33
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ARC'TERYX Altra 50
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ARC'TERYX Altra 48
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ARC'TERYX Altra 65
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ARC'TERYX Altra 62
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Think There’s No Good Hiking In The South? Think Again.
Check out the River Trail in South Carolina, the Florida Trail, or a loop in Mississippi and Virginia.
ARC'TERYX Altra 75
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ARC'TERYX Altra 72
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Rip & Go: North-South Trail, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky/Tennessee
Snake along hidden inlets as you follow the shore of America's largest inland peninsula.
Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the Central U.S.
Your region's go-now guide: Perfect days in Indianapolis, Minneapolis, and Tulsa.
ARC'TERYX Altra 85
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The High Life: Granite Park Chalet, MT
Discover Glacier's historic lodging.
From the Field: BACKPACKER trail scouts' top Central local hikes
Try a 9-mile out-and-back in Ohio's Hemlock Gorge or hike through history in Per Marquette State Park or on the Saddle Rock Trail in Nebraska.
The High Life: White Mountains Traverse, NH
Hike our quieter insider's variation on this classic route.
The High Life: Never Summer Yurts, CO
Discover your own private Rockies paradise.
Rip & Go: Little Blakely Trail, Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
Hike through old-growth forest to ridgetop views of Arkansas's largest lake.
ARC'TERYX Muira 45
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The High Life: Haute Route Pyrenees, France
Go high and wild in Europe's other Alps.
The High Life: Hidden Lake Peak Fire Lookout, WA
Claim an eagle's roost above Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
LEKI USA Sierra AS
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LEKI USA Wanderfreund AS
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LEKI USA Wanderfreund SpeedLock
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LEKI USA Wanderfreund
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LEKI USA Super Micro
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LEKI USA Photo Carbon SpeedLock
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Trail Mix: Great November Hikes in the West
See newts on the move in California, bears heading out of the alpine in Montana, and 360-degree mountain views in Arizona.
The High Life: Hut, Hut, Hike!
Why should a backpacker want anything other than a tent? Michael Lanza can think of five good reasons.
The High Life: Maine Hut Trail, ME
Explore a new shelter system with old-school wild.
From the Field: BACKPACKER Trail Scouts' Top Western Local Hikes
Whether you want an uncrowded hike in Zion National Park or a five-miler through a gypsum dune field in New Mexico, our scouts have paved the way.
The High Life: Pennine Alps, Switzerland
Dine lavishly in the homeland of huts.
The High Life: Kepler Track, New Zealand
Score iconic Kiwi scenery without lining up.
The High Life: Lake O'Hara, Canada
Explore the best of Yoho National Park.
The High Life: High Sierra Camps, CA
Hike Yosemite's granite-rimmed loop.
The High Life: Rifugio Lagazuoi, Italy
Climb to a view over all of the Dolomites.
The High Life
Carry a small pack, eat like a king, and get the best sleep of your life on the world's top11 hut treks.
Winter Survival Guide: Camp
Humans weren't built to sleep on snow. Defy nature and sleep soundly with these winter camping tips.
Winter Survival Guide: Cook
In and out of the wilderness, food is important for survival. Don't screw it up with these winter cooking tips.
Winter Survival Guide: Travel
Hiking through the snow is beautiful, but not exactly easy. Use these tips to make your winter traverse all the more pleasant.
Winter Survival Guide: Navigate
Especially in winter, getting there is half the battle. Find your way through the white with these tips.
Winter Survival Guide: Prepare
The best defense is a good offense. Employ these tips before you ever leave home.
Winter Survival Guide
Our five-part plan to staying warm and well-fed in cold weather.
Heroes: Ken John, 55
This former executive helps the homeless by distributing used camping gear.
Top 3: Ghostly Hikes
Test your courage—and your quads—this Halloween on one of these spooky cemetery trails.
Life List: The Source of the Amazon
Trek to the Peruvian high spot where the planet's most powerful river is born.
Mountain Hardwear LightWedge 3 DP
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Mountain Hardwear SuperMegaUL 1
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Mountain Hardwear EV 3
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Mountain Hardwear Drifter 4 DP
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Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 DP
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Mountain Hardwear Drifter 2 DP
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Mountain Hardwear LightWedge 2 DP
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Mountain Hardwear Archer 3
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Mountain Hardwear Archer 2
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