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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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Time 2 Go: Hike With Birds
Whether you've got hours or weeks, here's where to go for the birds.
PERFECT DAY: Olympic National Park
In the Elwha Valley, tidal rivers collide with towering old-growth forests, creating an outsized multisport playground. You'll need a bike, a kayak, and a boatload of stamina to join Sara Gagnon, an area native and co-owner of Adventures Through Kayaking, on this rollicking tour.
Top 3 Get-There-Fast Hikes
You can only get so far off the grid in a single day - that is, unless you take a shortcut into the mountains. Many ski resorts, including the three premier sites mentioned below, open a lift or two in summer and fall, offering an express route to places high and wild. There's no other way to get this deep into the woods this fast.
60 Minute Fixes: Detroit
Adventurous types can still find magic in the rivers, lakes, and paths of Detroit.
What Would Davy Crockett Do?
He'd toss the titanium stove and build a big fire. Our man enrolls in a traditional guide school and learns how to survive - and think - like an American original.
March 2008 Essentials Review: Camp Kitchen
Packs, tents, boots, and bags--that's easy. Now comes the hard part: Everything else. Below, you'll find our top picks for all the lust-worthy backcountry essentials you'll need to make your trip safe, fun, and simple.
March 2008 Sleeping Bag Review: Start Smart Sleeping Bag Tips
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Sleeping Pad Reviews
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March 2008 Sleeping Bag Review: Winter Sleeping Bags
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May Close-to-Home Hikes
Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.
Preview: Alone Across Alaska
If there were an Oscar for indie adventure films, Bruce "Buck" Nelson would be a runaway winner
2008 Three-Season Sleeping Bag Reviews
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Hilleberg Tents: The Benchmark in Backcountry Shelter Solutions
In the backcountry, having the right shelter is crucial. For over three decades, Hilleberg has specialized in making that "right shelter" by building the highest quality all season tents.
2008 Sleeping Bag Review: Summer Sleeping Bags
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Backpacker Skills Videos
Not quite sure how to fit a pack, measure your torso, calculate your V02 max, patch a sleeping pad, or clean a funkified hydration unit? Watch and learn.
Twisting in the Wind
On windchill, temperature, and waiting for summer
The CDT Project: Wildlife
Big and small, the Backpacker teams spotted a variety of wildlife along the CDT
The CDT Project: Team 43
Team 43 treks through Montana and Idaho for Backpacker's CDT Project
The CDT Project: Amazing Views
Join the Backpacker CDT Project along this picturesque trail
Google Adds Contour Lines
Updated terrain maps are now more useful for hikers.
March 2008 Boots Review: Start Smart Boot Tips
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March 2008 Boots Review: Heavy Duty Boots
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The Bonking Reality of Endurance Training
To acquire stamina, you gotta sufer
March 2008 Boots Review: Mid-Duty Boots
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