Climber Launches Successful First Ascent Of Jail Wall (5.10c)
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Hollywood Stunt Bear Kills Trainer
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Bivy Sacks 101
Associate editor Shannon Davis highlights the merits of the Integral Designs Penguin Reflexion and Rab Super Light Bivys.
Learn How to Hang a Bear Bag
...by watching our many mistakes. Assistant editor Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan plays guinea pig.
Google Transit's Earth Day Driving Alternatives
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Eating Greens
A salad a day is one man's dietary salvation
Seven of Twelve Canyoneers Die in New Zealand Outdoor Centre Flash Flood
Stories emerge. Investigations begin. And the answers will undoubtedly mimic lessons already learned.
Get Green: Backpacker Celebrates Earth Day
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Green Guide
In honor of Earth Day, we bring you the first industry-wide survey on which gear manufacturers are positively impacting the environment, plus much more.
Happy National Park Week!
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Biking To Colorado's 14ers For A Cause
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On Everest, Pro-Tibet Protesters Could Be Shot
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Saved by satellite: Part Three of Three
SPOT satellite messenger beacons
Get Fit for Any Hike
No gyms, no weights–and, with our easy-to-follow plan–no bonking on the trail.
Your Weeklong Dream Trip
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Your Next Big Peak
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Your Longest Dayhike Ever
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Changing Your Life By Bike
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Get Older, Grow Happier
Research shows that the Golden Years are Truly Gold
Pricey Gas Fuels New York Camping
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Google Upgrades Earth
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Backpacker's March Issue Now Online
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Homegrown Fit
The perfect workout maybe your backyard
6th Graders Tackle Everest's Northeast Ridge
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Shreddin' Pow In Dirty Jersey
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Bottle Blues: Canada calls Nalgene plastic toxic
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Global Warming Threatens Beer Supply
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Everest Media Blackout Begins
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Cougar Shot…in Chicago
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Saved by Satellite: Part Two of Three
Satellite Phones -or- Can You Hear me Now?
Native American Activists Walk 3,000 Miles
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Bush changes mind on Climate Change?
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Man Falls into Mt. St. Helens Crater, Lives to Tell
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Yoga vs. Weights
Which is best for trail readiness?
The Continental Divide Trail Project
We sent 209 readers out to GPS the Continental Divide Trail, the biggest, baddest, long-distance path of them all. They brought back the makings of the first authoritative map of this American classic. Here, read the Backpacker Blog on the project, and vi
Weekend Packs: Other Top Packs
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Could Weak Economy Lead To More Happy Campers?
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Gear Review: Macpac Traverse 35 Daypack
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'Blindsight' Climbing Doc Premieres Across U.S.
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Google Earth Launches Endangered Species Widget
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March 2008 Perfect System: East
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March 2008 Perfect System: Southwest
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March 2008 Perfect System: Rocky Mountains
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Water's Great Health Debate
New studies slam waterÂ’s perceived health benefits
March 2008 Perfect System: Northwest (Beginner Skills) (Climbing/Mountaineering) (Destinations Stories) (Gear Checklists) (Ultralight)
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Backpacker 2008 Gear Guide: Perfect System
The best gear in the world can be worthless in the wrong conditions. That's where Backpacker's Perfect System comes in.
The Future of the National Parks
Everyone loves national parks - but are they being loved to death? Join a star-studded roundtable to explore the fate of this embattled American institution.
Trip Doctor: National Park Weddings
Can I get married in a national park?
3 Ways To See Yellowstone
Want to hike visit Yellowstone in winter? Follow our guide to get all the winter highlights.
Time 2 Go: National Parks In Winter
With the cold driving away crowds, National Parks are a delight to visit in winter. Here's our top picks.
March 2008 Essentials Review: Hydration
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Perfect Day: Saguaro National Park
Many people think exploring this 91,440-acre desert park is all about dodging the tall, spiny cacti that earned the place its name. But Southern Arizona Hiking Club guide Steve Singkofer knows better. His favorite 20.3-mile route - including a 4,500-foot climb - reaches overlooks of Tucson and far beyond.
March 2008 Essentials Review: Trekking Poles
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March 2008 Essentials Review: Blades & Tools
From an ultralight knife to a full-service multitool, prepare for your Survivorman moment. Or lunch.
Headlamp Reviews
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March 2008 Essentials Review: First-Aid Kits
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March 2008 Essentials Review: Sunglasses
Save yourself from squinting, and get the most of the view you've worked for with these essential specs.
Onion Spoof: "Missing Hikers Would Make Great Movie"
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March 2008 Essentials Review: Binoculars
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March 2008 Essentials Review: Navigation
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High-Altitude Remedies
Only one herb has successfully passed the thin-air test: ginkgo biloba.
March 2008 Essentials Review: Shell Jackets
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High-Altitude Kids
As high as they can climb. Kids are sturdier than we think and scientific data supports this. Studies suggest that young hikers are not more susceptible to altitude sickness than the rest of us; indeed, many children travel to resorts at high elevations without complications.
Judge Halts Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon
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Mountaineering May Cause Brain Damage
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Saved by Satellite
Emergency Beacons and Phones, Part One of Three
Medicine Man: High-Altitude Kids
Advice on kids and herbs at altitude.
30% Chance of Grizzlies
Will opening and closing an umbrella scare a bear away?
Shut Your Trap
Why don't people get sick from swimming in lakes and rivers when they probably ingest plenty of contaminated water?
Next Level: The Rest Step
Learn the mountaineer's secret for hiking up steep, high-altitude terrain.
Diabetic Cold Pack
I'm looking for a lightweight cold pack to carry on backpacking trips that will keep my insulin cold. What do you recommend?
Cures on High
What multivitamin/herbal remedy you suggest for overcoming altitude sickness?
Phenomenon: Glaciers
Glaciers sculpt mountains, dredge valleys, and remain an unending source of fascination for hikers.
Hiking Honeymoon: How to ruin a perfectly good marriage
What happens when a couple's vows are tested by hard miles and hunger pains on the John Muir Trail? A sore-footed bride tells all.
Secrets of the Guides
Camp like a pro with 83 field-tested tips and techniques from experts who earn their paychecks in the backcountry.
ESCALANTE: A Complete Adventure Guide
When Utahans really wants to disappear, they head to the magnificent canyons of Grand Staircase-Escalante.
Trip Doctor: Shopping For Guided Alaskan Treks
How can I comparison-shop for a guided trek in Alaska?
The Works: Trek Tasmania
Half a world away, you'll find exotic highs while hiking in Tasmania.
Hike Glacier National Park
Visitors to Montana's Glacier National Park can visit on the cheap or pay an arm and a leg -- but each way has its unique charms.
March 2008 Essentials Review: High Tech
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