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UPDATE: Authorities confirm the teen took a social trail to position himself for a better view near the cliff

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This gourmet dish combines dehydrated ground beef, fresh cherry tomatoes, and arepa flour for a protein-filled meal.

Chicken, cheese, and avocado–what more do you need?

How to choose an effective, safe sunblock.

Why do I get blisters on the insides of my heels?

Get in your best hiking shape with trail running. It strengthens the right muscles, builds cardio fitness, and can be done all year–better yet, it hardly costs a dime.

Memories and laughter await after sunset when you and your campmates try out these lightpainting techniques. Grab your headlamp, set the shutter speed to ultra-slow, and get started!

We were hoping to start thru-hiking the AT when our child reaches age two and half, but is that too young?

Engrossing video profiles the potentially deadly crumbling of Yosemite's infamous granitic cliffs

Which should be applied to clothing and gear first? Waterproofing or Permethrin bug spray?

How can I stop the elastic on my underwear from chafing me under my hipbelt?

A 66-year-old New Mexico man scares off a bear at the Philmont Scout Ranch

Forest Service urges us to "Get Our Smokey On" to prevent wildfires

Our resident bruin expert answers all in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Internchangeable soles allow this wading boot to double as a hiking boot.

Need instant inspiration? Download these BACKPACKER destination photos–Switzerland, Grand Canyon, & John Muir Wilderness–and get lost.

How much time do you spend looking at your iPhone, Blackberry, computer screen or iPad? Set it up with a beautiful photo as your wallpaper and you'll be inspired to get out on the trail more every time you glance at the screen.

Gear editor Kristin Hostetter scores big against reality TV contestant Carla Hall

BACKPACKER is sending our readers out and into the field. Meet our newest gear testers, and find out if this year's gear was made to last, or whether it ought to hit the high trails home.

Who said gluten-free can't be delicious?

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

What's the best way to close an open wound?

Focus carefully and simplify your photos. Here's why and how.

On Saturday July 3, BACKPACKER's gear editor will show of some great summer camping gear on the Today Show.

Don't try this at home: Our editor-in-chief tackles a gonzo 21-hour rim-to- rim-to-rim hike in the Grand Canyon with friend Shelli Johnson.

Kick off the 4th with this easy, delicious dessert.

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See snaggly summits and hook trout galore on a high-alpine trek.

Contemplate the south's wild side on the trail that launched America's greatest wilderness champion.

Cross a rugged coastline on the edge of Washington's Hoh Rainforest.

Make sure you've got the skills for your first national park trip. Here's what you need to know.

How can I recycle old polyester fiberfill sleeping bags to keep them out of the landfill?

What's the best way to remove a tick, and should I see a doctor?

Is there any one brand of hiking boots that you recommend that has excellent arch support? Currently I use an insole in my hiking boot which helps but I still have issues.

Use our guide to make your Wales hiking adventure a reality.

Cross a sprawling preserve of broad mountains, lonely ridgelines, and lush river valleys.

Follow a long-distance trail along the once-violent, now-bucolic border between England and Wales.

The highest peak. The wildest ridges. The largest lake. Find them all in Wales's alpine heart.

Tiptoe along oceanside bluffs with views across the Irish Sea.

Join The Alarm, Squeeze, Gin Blossoms, The Fix, and Stay Cats at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in the name of the Love, Hope, Strength Foundation. Photos by Owen Fegan.

Why do my fingers swell when I hike?

Blind climber Erik Weihenmayer has a new hobby: photography.

Posting your photos online is dangerous. You never know who's going to come along and claim it as their own. Here's how to keep your photo connected with you as the creator.

What crowds? Lose yourself in the Lamar Valley on this weeklong hike.

The last lonely stretch of the AT beckons from the mountains of western Maine.

Score wildlife sightings daily, choice views hourly--and at least one juicy burger--on this weeklong circuit.

Explore a granite wonderland, cross two little-used passes, and score High Sierra solitude on this point-to-point hike.

Pack an extra memory card for what is, mile-for-mile, the most photogenic hike in the Southwest.

Dive into the heart of the Lower 48's wildest park.

Ever dreamed of exploring another planet? Hike here.

Trek to shoreline campsites through woodlands rife with moose and birds.

Walk from lush rainforest to wide-open glacier views on this 43-mile sneak route.

Surprise: This park's busy corridor trails offer a fast track to a private slice of heaven.

In a Utah mash-up of adventure racing and wilderness medicine, everyone wins.

Climb from sublime desert to pine forests and peaks with 100-mile views.

Rise above the crowds and earn solo views of elk, wildflowers, and summit sunsets.

The only problem with cancer survivors and rockers joining forces for a fund-raising concert on top of Mt. Kilimanjaro? It's hard to cheer when you can't breathe.

Dip into a tasty, "no utensils to clean" meal.

Don't be fooled by the cozy pubs and low elevations. The birthplace of mountaineering overflows with challenges, from rugged peaks to history-laden coastal treks.

Discover aspens and alpine hiking, plus views of the Grand Canyon, on this trek up Arizona's 12,633-foot highpoint.

Discover the world's tallest geyser, North America's smallest bird, and the country's best shade tree on these three treks.

Find these nocturnal animals at dawn.

Look high for huge nests when trying to spot these beauties.

Walk 100 or more years back into history--and deep into wilderness outposts now reclaimed by nature--with these routes to three abandoned frontier communities.

walk 10 miles of demise carved in stone.

Hike to a hotel with no visitors.

Our resident bruin expert answers all your questions in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Rescuers find Denver woman barefoot, hypothermic, and possibly stalked by a bear

California's mining legacy leaves arsenic, lead, and asbestos in thousands of trails

BACKPACKER recently selected a group of readers to help with our dirty work. Meet them, then suggest some gear they should test.