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Maine man arrested after hiding in White Mountain National Forest pit toilet...again

Unearthed video gem features Star Trek captain's hilarious take on mountain climbing

I've got a great sleeping bag but I can't sleep without a pillow. Do you have a recommendation for a lightweight pillow or some kind of trick for making one with my gear?

In one incident, three adult wolves massacre an entire herd of purebreed sheep in Montana, raising tensions between conservationists and ranchers

Can an electric jolt from a DC source (i.e., spark plug wire, hand-held stunner) neutralize snake venom? I recall a series of articles on this published in the late '60s by an outdoor magazine.

Winter weather predictions from top climate scientists and the venerable Farmer’s Almanac are at odds for 2010. So who’s right?

A multi-day glacier backpacking trip gets off to a shaky start following the demise of a hotel alarm clock

We're asking you to help us pick the best trail in the U.S. for our 2010 Readers' Choice issue.

For our 2010 Readers' Choice issue we want to know your favorite trail in America.

Lifestyle guru and professed 'avid hiker' Martha Stewart chooses Acadia National Park for her stomping grounds

Backpacking with kids gets easier when you've got llamas for help

Park enforces closures and evacuations as firefighters try to suppress 4,000-acre Big Meadow Fire

Marin County mountain bikers claim local hikers leave booby traps to keep them off open space trails

Invisible but dangerous, airborne pollutants are a danger to the West's most iconic national parks

Whip up a batch of this easy and delicious homemade jerky tonight!

Famed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns talks about the people, places, and lasting importance of his latest project, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea.”

GoLite makes good on green promises

Join Justin "Trauma" Lichter on a tour of the wilds of Africa.

The first couple days of an Alaskan backpacking trip were filled with organizational efforts and one false start, plus plenty of stunning scenery.

Learn how to repair a rip in your favorite jacket in three easy steps.

During a one-month August journey, BACKPACKER undertook multiple crowd-free Alaskan backpacking routes and returned with extensive photos, video, & GPS.

From the deep wooded hollows to the lofty Appalachian summits prepare for rain (Clingmans Dome, the park's high point, averages 85 inches each year), humidity, rapidly varying weather conditions, and lots of creek crossings. Here's what you'll need.

Chicagoland seasonal worker gets lost while looking for Chris McCandless famed "Magic Bus"

Small black bear snatches food from under the noses of stupid campers

Teva's Naturist sends up Bear grylls and Les Stroud with useless wilderness survival tips

oil out, solar in--it's not as straightforward as it should be

A multi-day glacier backpacking trip is a lesson in sleeping surfaces, dining options, and the notion of civilization.

Tackling the age-old question

Mark Udall (D-Colo.) joins John McCain (R-Ariz.) highlight global warming threats to national parks by touring Rocky Mountain and the Grand Canyon

Fire department, hazmat teams called in after Wawona Hotel guests report mysterious irritant

A Vermont bride and her bridesmaids celebrate matrimony with a trek up that state's third-highest peak

Pee may replace fossil fuels

During Alaska's salmon run, two big predators fish side by side

First 500 people who get AllSport GPS for iPhone will get their money back in iTunes credit.

Instantly improve your trip shots with these four simple rules.

Michael Brown reports from Rwanda where he's documenting the efforts of eye surgeon Geoff Tabin.

Trail mix might just be the greatest hiking snack of all time.

Forget ultralight—ultraheavy backpacking enables you to take, well, everything into the backcountry.

Don't party down in honor of this deadly campsite pest—help eradicate them

GM announces new Chevy Volt will get 230 mpg

A mother and her cub are euthanized after getting too friendly with humans.

An Australian hiker learns the hard way why hiking naked and drunk on a winter night hurts.

New England hikers, rejoice: Every mile of this Vermont classic hike is now live on BACKPACKER.com.

New study shows connection to the natural world might make you a better person. Duh.

Low production budgets, lack of bears can't stop Cleveland's Fox affiliate from duplicating a woman's backyard encounter with a bear.

In Wyoming, a young male bighorn sheep takes on a Toyota 4-Runner—and wins.

I've read many outdoor books to get up to speed on camping, cooking, hiking, etc. I would like to hear what your choices of books might be in the outdoor education area.

Going to the bathroom in the wild. What do I need? Do I need to pack out my waste? How? I'm going on a multi-day trip and am not sure what I need.

Our editor in chief digs through his years of trips, trails, and tales to share some of his adventures in the wild, from the Grand Canyon to Mount Rainier.

I once heard that pouring granulated sugar into a deep, bloody wound would aid in clotting–but I've always heard that putting anything into an open would is bad.

We found one in a fur shop, another swimming in SoCal, and a third stealing fresh biscotti from a kitchen counter. That's right, biscotti.

How do I remove pine sap from my down sleeping bag (and other gear for that matter)?

Backpacker.com assistant editor Ted Alvarez hits the west side of the Tetons in this photo gallery report.

Flavor-infuse your lunch menu with these pesto tuna, ham, Gouda & apple, and spicy chicken salad recipes.

Camping in bear country with children and diapers: Do diapers inside the tent, wet or dry, attract bears?

I saw an episode of Survivorman where he drank water knowing it was contaminated and would cause him to have diarrhea. He said that having diarrhea would be better than being dehydrated. Would you agree?

Esther Orring, 87, killed a rattlesnake with her bare hands. After it bit her.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

In September 2005, BACKPACKER editor Jonathan Dorn joined the magazine's Northwest sales rep Nick Freedman and his friend, Susan, for a weekend hike in the little-known Tatoosh Range before a summit attempt on Mt. Rainier. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn)

In May 2006, BACKPACKER editors Jon Dorn and Kris Wagner made an early-season summit attempt on the highest peak (14,255 feet) in Rocky Mountain National Park. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn)

Packing smart is the easiest way to go ultralight. Use these tips and you'll be set.

BACKPACKER editor Jon Dorn and his wife have a tradition: They've been celebrating New Year's Eve in the backcountry for almost a decade. In 2009 they did a 40-mile, 5-day hike beneath the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn)

Be ready for humidity; hot temps; storms; bugs galore Look for waterproof/breathable shells; synthetic, quick-drying fabrics; well-ventilated shelters

Expect hot, sunny days; chilly nights; dry conditions; sharp and abrasive terrain Get warm, wicking fabrics; breathable footwear; durable gear; minimalist shelter

Expect intense cold and wind; sudden storm bursts; steep and rocky scrambling. Get down insulation; sturdy shelter; supportive footwear.

In spring 2006, BACKPACKER editors Jon Dorn, Peter Flax, and Kris Wagner joined a group of readers for a weekend of hiking and mapping in a remote slot canyon. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn)

Considered by many the toughest dayhike in the Northeast–and possibly the Lower 48–this 24-mile classic features 18,000 feet of elevation gain and loss. (Photos by Jonathan Dorn)

Yosemite is on the lookout for its 13th magistrate judge. The chambers sit right below Yosemite Falls.

Backpacker Magazine asks outdoor companies to make a carbon-neutral shoe

If you're planning to try ultralight in the summer, in a rainforest, in the desert, or in an alpine environment check out these must-take lists.

Despite repeated warnings, Donna Munson spent 10 years feeding bears from her porch. Until Friday.

When you're the President of the United States, where do you spend your summer vacation? You guessed it. National Parks.

A new hiking flick tests the theory that all publicity is good publicity

Sharing is for kindergarten. Try one of these hikes to have the wilderness all to yourself.

These readers had their cameras out and ready to capture the perfect moment.

In the first edition of our new photo skills blog, BP's senior asst. photo editor shares rule #1 for taking the perfect photo: Always have your camera out. That's not as easy as it sounds.