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Smart watches, bucket hats, and car camping showers: These are the products that helped us adventure over the past month.

Will oversee projects in Denali, including $91 million bridge construction.

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From "good old raisins and peanuts" to trail mixes spiced with hot peppers, Michigan cherries, beer nuts, and dried carrots, the ultimate backwoods snack comes your way, courtesy of Backpacker readers.

Officials said the bear visited the Montana campsite an hour before the attack.

Incident follows deaths at White Sands, Grand Canyon; another hiker passed away in Badlands on Wednesday.

Strong opinions abound in the ultralight community. That doesn’t mean they’re always right.

Sure, electrolyte drink mixes are going to keep you hydrated. But which ones actually taste good?

A double-wall tent, camp sandals, and cushier trail runners were among the changes Patricia “Blackpacker” Cameron made once she hit the PCT.

Empowerment self defense classes focused on the outdoors are teaching women to feel safe in the wilderness.

The artist’s first-ever Web3 collection tells the story of his own journey into the outdoors

A detailed look at Outside Inc.’s first foray into Web3 and how it might improve our digital health and overall wellbeing

No foul play suspected in the death of section hiker Michael Charles Lombardo.

Peanut-pushing is a 93-year-old tradition on Pikes.

Area bears have reportedly become more aggressive in seeking human food in recent years.

Tribe will submit petition for renaming to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names.

Want to make your hike better? A little time before you depart will save you a lot of hassle later.

Backpacking really isn’t that complicated. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Bad weather. A heavy pack. Blisters. Bears. Hazards big and small can sabotage any trip. Avoid common mistakes with these 100 tips and tricks for planning, hiking, and camping, and make your first—or next—trek problem-free.

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Escape the dog days with these deliciously cool trails.

Read these tips from expert soloists to gauge your readiness and learn how to enjoy an unfettered adventure.

Voluntary policy change follows increase in reports of human-bear incidents along trail.

When a massive flood wrecked the Yellowstone area—and derailed her backpacking plans—Maggie Slepian had to contend with the ways the changing climate is already affecting hiking's most storied spaces.

Paralyzed in a cycling accident, endurance athlete Jared Fenstermacher begins an Appalachian Trail comeback quest rolling, stepping, scooting, being carried, and crawling—but never giving up.

Feeling entranced by the cosmos? See the heavens like you've never seen them before by getting deep into the wild.

Use long exposures to reveal the beauty of celestial motion.

Cave divers Rick Stanton and Dr. Richard Harris, two of the most influential rescuers from the Thai Cave Rescue, disclose how their pursuit of an unusual and dangerous hobby made them some of the only people anywhere who would have a chance to save the lives of 12 boys and their coach. 

Firefighters have battled to save Mariposa Grove, home to some of the world’s largest sequoias, from the blaze.

Find shelter from the storm with these excellent backpacking tents.

One mountain, five great hiking routes. Even if you’ve already climbed the peak, alternate ascent lines can make your adventure feel like a brand new mountain. 

Join us on a life-list Himalayan trek, and do good for others while enjoying one of the world’s dream trips

A British tourist trekking in Kyrgyzstan was enveloped by a massive slide. Rather than take cover, he filmed the whole thing.

A new slogan gets straight to the point.

Scott Benerofe finished a rare and daunting southbound winter thru-hike of the AT. His self-proclaimed normalcy about the endeavor suggests such treks might not stay so rare for long.

An unidentified hiker went missing in California while retracing the footsteps of Jonathan Gerrish and Ellen Chung, who died with their one-year-old daughter of heat exposure and dehydration in 2021.

Alternate entrance open to commercial groups.

Stop settling for the same blah menu. With these tips, all hikers can prepare trailside Michelin-star-worthy meals. Even the lazy ones.

As it turns out, you can't believe everything you see online.

Dyneema couture anyone?

Trauma specialist and psychologist Dr. Alison Roy is confronted with helping her own family heal in the aftermath of a vicious, rabid animal attack.

Knowing how to prevent and treat burns should be in every backpacker's toolkit.

It's nice to have friends on the trail. But in the end, everyone there is chasing their own dream.

Yes, you can find snake repellent on shelves. It won’t keep snakes away from your campsite.

In the backcountry, a lightweight, durable, weatherproof kit lets you focus on what really matters

The encounter, which sent a 71-year-old visitor to the hospital, follows another injury near Giant Geyser on Monday.

When hiking becomes cool, it loses something sacred.

Andrew Devers survived 9 days near the Pratt River Trail in Washington by drinking stream water and eating berries. But the biggest threat to his own survival and only hope turned out to be himself.

More than 100 rescuers responded up to successfully rescue the stricken hikers.

Is it really an adventure if you have it planned to the mile? Patricia "Blackpacker" Cameron explains why she's playing it loose on the Pacific Crest Trail.

And the apparel manufacturer joins a growing number of companies that have pledged to cover travel costs for employees who must go to a different state to seek abortion care.

One hiker combines her loves of cooking and backpacking.

Wildlife agency warns residents not to leave food in cars.

A two-year ban bars campers from overnighting on the famous peak—and officials may push it even further.

Put these world-class treks on your bucket list, and get the right footwear for success

The world’s first national park will reopen this week after the devastating floods. Here's what you can expect.

Rescue teams endured 80-mile-per-hour gusts and snow to reach the injured hiker, who was attempting a Presidential Traverse.

In 2013, Mary Grimm got lost amid whiteout conditions on Mt. Hood. She spent six days alone before anyone found her.

We dug up an old recipe from our archives and gave it another try. Here's which flavors stood the test of time, and which you should leave on the shelves.

Wildfire? Hurricane? Apocalypse? In this uncertain age, everyone should be prepared to escape in a hurry.

If your feet ever become numb while hiking, don't worry. This common hiking ailment has a few potential causes and easy fixes.

Almost 9.5 million acres in 13 western states are permanently inaccessible to the general public because they're surrounded by private land. BLM director Tracy Stone-Manning wants to keep chipping away at them, acre by acre.

Incident comes days after US Forest Service warned campers about food-conditioned bears.

It's been six months since the first NPS director in five years stepped into office facing $22 billion in deferred maintenance. This is what he's accomplished so far—and what's still coming.

From the Wonderland Trail to the Wave, many of the most spectacular places in the United States are only available to people willing to go through a permit lottery. For Maggie Slepian, it’s just not worth the hassle.

Each year, more families seem to earn attention by taking to long trails with small children. What are their motivations, and is it bad for the kids?

Leapfrogging, following benchmarks, and more.

Dogs can get hurt on the trail just like you. Here's how to treat 5 common problems.

In 2013, Mary Grimm got lost amid whiteout conditions on Mt. Hood. She spent six days alone before anyone found her.

On a hike in New Mexico, an outdoor writer gets a new perspective on a trail and the legacy of the people who made it.

These four load-haulers are bringing the retro design into the modern era.

The park will remain closed to incoming visitors through at least Wednesday.

Tags along Yosemite Falls Trail prompt National Park Service to ask for help identifying suspects.

A mountain named for a U.S. Army officer who led a massacre against local tribes has received a new moniker.

Mother calls report "extremely upsetting" but calls on hikers and mountaineers to continue search.

A hike in the author's native Washington state gives perspective on half a millennium of persecution, and a home worth fighting for.

Think all cheese delivery services taste the same? Not a chance.

A new order from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland reverses a Trump-era policy that prevented national parks from banning plastic bottles.

Perfect for the on-the-go adventurer, these portable sticks make sunscreen application—and reapplication—easy

A routine flight turns into a fight for life.