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LL BEAN Women's Trail Model Hiker Low
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
Boys (and Girls) in the Wood
New kindergarten programs around the country focus on outdoor play
Ask A Bear: How Many Bear Attacks, Really?
Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'
LL BEAN Women's Mountain Laurel Multi-Sport Shoe Waterproof TEK2.5
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Men's Overland Multi-Sport Shoe Waterproof TEK2.5
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Women's Ascent Day Hiker Gore-Tex Fabric Leather Boot
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Men's Ascent Day Hiker Gore-Tex Fabric Leather Boot
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Women's Adventure Trail Gore-Tex Shoe Low Cut
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Men's Adventure Trail Gore-Tex Shoe Low Cut
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Women's Trail Model Hiker II Waterproof TEK2.5 Low Cut
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Men's Trail Model Hiker II Waterproof TEK2.5 Low Cut
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Trail Model Hiker II TEK2.5 Mid Women's
A superlight boot for high-mileage speedhikers
LL BEAN Men's Trail Model Hikers II, Waterproof TEK2.5 Mid-Cut
An all-purpose hiker with a bargain pricetag.
LL BEAN Men's Trail Model Hikers II Waterproof TEK2.5, Mid-Cut
An all-purpose hiker with a bargain pricetag.
Hike of the Day: Chelan Lakeshore Trail in the North Cascades
This lifelist trip packs in two adventures: an outrageously scenic ferry ride and a remote 14-mile out-and-back hike in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
Fact Or Fiction: The Answer!
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Hike of the Day: Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah
Navigate switchbacks, boulder scrambles, and rock mazes on this 8.6-mile loop that ascends Old Rag Mountain, one of Shenandoah's most famous peaks.
Pyramid Promotes Powder
Pyramid Brewery's 'Steep & Deep' contest sends winner on a backcountry skiing vacation in Lake Tahoe
Fact Or Fiction: Bear Edition!
This week's weird bear news—plus one faker.
Mammut Mt. Nebo GTX
An all-purpose hiker with a bargain pricetag.
Mammut Shasta GTX – Women's
An all-purpose hiker with a bargain pricetag.
Shop, but Don't Make the Planet Drop
Climate Cooler launches shopping site and picks up the carbon tab
Fall/Winter 2009 Gear Guide Online!
All the latest and greatest in gear plus lots more, online and free
Green Gear: Scarpa Epic
Scarpa goes green with recycled materials and a biodegradable midsole
The non-winter survival blog
Dry tinder is the least of your worries on Thanksgiving weekend
November Issue Now Online!
BACKPACKER's Nov. issue is now online and free
Hike of the Day: Yosemite's Nevada Falls Loop
This 6.2-mile loop leads into a land of rainbows and big waterfalls among the granite faces of Yosemite Valley.
Mammut Mt Crest GTX – Men's
An all-purpose hiker with a bargain pricetag.
Grand Canyon Changes Backcountry Permit System
Starting in Feb., backcountry travelers must only submit permit requests in writing
Ask A Bear: Can Mothballs Keep Away Bears?
Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'
Gear Review: Petzl Summit Ice Axe
Gross a glacier or handle snow travel on big peaks with this versatile mountaineering axe.
Trail Chef: Backcountry Thanksgiving
Celebrate Turkey Day in the great outdoors with this complete menu.
Hike of the Day: Falls Trail Loop in Pennsylvania
Pass 21 waterfalls on this 7.2-mile, five-star loop through a wrinkled ravine and tranquil forest in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Valandre Shocking Blue
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Valandre Mirage 3/4
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Valandre Bloody Mary
It packs down as small as a summer bag and weighs just two pounds
Fact Or Fiction: The Answer!
Check out Katie Herrel's author page.
Fact Or Fiction: Wild Sounds, Reality Rangers, A Plains Park
This week's weird outdoor news—plus one faker.
Trail Chef: Backcountry Spicy Pad Thai
Spice things up around the campfire with this take-out style meal in the backcountry
Trail Chef: Backcountry Spicy Pad Thai
Spice things up around the campfire with this take-out style meal in the backcountry
Season of the hamster
Reflections and tips on winter bike training
Hike of the Day: Grandview Peak near Salt Lake City
This 8.6-mile out-and-back with an off-trail bonus traverses grassy ridgelines to a rocky summit overlooking the Wasatch Front.
Green Gear: GoLite Jam Pack
a comfortable weekend/summit pack with 70% less environmental impact
Toothpaste: Not Just for Brushing
in the backcountry, toothpaste can be part of your first aid and kitchen kits
Chaco Z/2 PRO
Supportive, comfortable trail sandals with great traction.
How Do I Keep From Sweating While I Sleep?
I'm a sweaty sleeper. Any tips?
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Risk Factors
Most common backcountry injuries.
Should I Avoid Certain Trees in a Lightning Storm?
I hike in the Midwest and I was told that in a lightning storm that it's best to stay away from hardwoods like hickory trees and oak trees. Is this true?
Mount Falcon
Explore a parkland once proposed as the summer grounds for a second presidential White House.
Oregon Wolf Pack On Video
Wildlife biologists capture footage of the largest wolf pack in Oregon since extirpation
Help Rename Skurka's Alaskan Hiking Adventure!
Uber-hiker Andrew Skurka plans a 4,500-mile Alaskan wilderness route for 2010, but he needs you to rename it.
Lunchbox's Disaster Round-Up, 11-20
The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses
Trail Chef: Bacon Cookies! 'Nuff said.
No, seriously: This meaty confection packs major punch on grueling days.
Hunter Fatally Shoots Hiker
A hunter mistook a Virgina college student for a deer and fired, killing her and injuring a companion
The Five-Star Camp Kitchen
Car camping? Here's the ultimate setup for any chef.
Hike of the Day: Closed Canyon in Big Bend Ranch State Park
Descend this slot canyon from Big Bend's scenic River Road toward the Mexican border and the raging Rio Grande.
Return of the Prairie Grizzly?
Montana's grizzly populations steadily move east to former plains habitat
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Evacuate or Wait for Rescue?
Your buddy just slid down a steep scree and broke his leg. Should you go for help–or haul him out? It's a tough call. The answer depends on several factors. Here's how to decide.
Dirtbag/Gourmet: Thai Food
Bring takeout to the trail with these flavorful Asian noodle dishes.
Rip & Go: Iron Mountain Loop – Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
Lose the leaf-peeping crowds on this quiet ramble above Virginia's loftiest canopies of color.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Animal & Insect Bites
Though we love backcountry wildlife (well, mostly), sometimes we get no love back. Read up on what to do when Mother Nature bites.
Rip & Go: Badwater Basin to Gold Valley – Death Valley National Park, CA
Don't waste winter: Tackle this cross-country canyon trek in the Lower 48's largest national park.
Gear School: Crampons
Traverse snow and ice safely with the right set of points.
Injury-Proof Your Legs
Loosen up–and stay pain-free–with resistance stretching.
Protect Your Vision in the Backcountry
Here's how to prevent–and treat–three common backcountry eye problems.
DIY Fall Trail Snacks
Turn fall's harvest into healthy, energy-packed treats.
How Do I Sleep Warmer?
It's getting colder but there's no way I'm not camping. Any tricks for staying warm?
The Manual: Deluxe Winter Camping
Don't let frigid temps keep you inside. Here are five tips for deluxe winter camping.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Stay or Go?
Use this chart to determine if you can finish your trip–or should hightail it to the ER.
Any Tips for Dealing with Calluses?
After long, multiday trips, I get calluses on the bottoms of my feet. Lately they have been very painful. I've had this problem before and the pain went away after a two-day rest--but it's not going away now. Can you help?
Gear Test: GoLite Sarek Travel Hoody
GoLite's new Adventure Travel series blends urban form and trail function
Recipe: Spicy Pad Thai with Chicken and Veggies
For authentic takeout on the trail, try this spicy Pad Thai.
Recipe: Easy Pad Thai
Craving something Asian on your next trek, but don't want to put in a lot of effort? Try this easy Pad Thai.
The Peak: Mt. Greylock
Take the 5.5 mile trek up Bellows Pipe Trail to the summit; while you're there, enjoy a local cocktail and a cup of chowder at Bascom Lodge.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: First Aid Improv
"Be prepared" is a great maxim, but be honest: Who among you packs a SAM splint and an irrigation syringe on every backpacking trip? Fear not–everyday items can serve as medical equipment in a pinch.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Extreme First Aid
When you're miles away from medical help and it's serious: Here's how to handle extreme injuries in the backcountry.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Muscles & Bones
Sprains, strains, and fractured bones. Here's what to do in the case of a distressed limb.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Environmental Threats
As much as we try to protect ourselves from extreme elements, sometimes the elements hedge even our greatest efforts. Here's what to do when Mother Nature wins.
The Ultimate First-Aid Manual: Heavy Bleeding
Check out what to do when it's much more than a simple scrape or puncture wound.