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Alpine Fitness: Recovery for Hikers
Recovery tips from Connie Sciolino of the Alpine Training Center
Alpine Fitness: Strengthen Your Ankles
Get fit with these ankle-strengthening exercises
Alpine Fitness: Core Strength for Backpackers
Get strong with this workout from the Alpine Training Center
Alpine Fitness: Make Miles Easier
Get your whole body fit to crush your hiking goals
Alpine Fitness: Train for Peakbagging
Strengthen your legs for summit pushes
Alpine Fitness: Train for Big Dayhikes
Crush your hiking goals with this training routine
How to Pick the Perfect Hike for Kids of All Ages: Elementary School-Aged Kids
Choose the right challenge with expert advice from Family Channel editor, Lisa Jhung
How to Pick the Perfect Hike for Kids of All Ages
Expert advice on choosing trails for families with babies to teenagers, and all ages in between.
How to Pick the Perfect Hike for Kids of All Ages: Pre-Teens and Teens
Get your teens psyched on hiking with expert advice from BACKPACKER Editor-in-Chief, Dennis Lewon
Careful Out There: Fallen Trees, Wolves, and a Crevasse
Your survival and accident report for the week of August 12th to 19th
Gear of the Week: Columbia F.K.T. II Short Sleeve Shirt
Beat the heat with this top's cooling tech.
Facebook Live: Multifunctional hydration reservoir
Gear editor Eli Bernstein discusses a versatile new product.
Wolf Attacks Family in Banff National Park
Officials still trying to explain what led the lone animal to injure a man.
Hiking the Elwha River, Olympic National Park
See dense forest and prehistoric ferns on this 45.2-mile jaunt.
White House Cuts Back Protections for Endangered Species
New rules allow government to share economic impacts of listing, eliminates protections for threatened species.
You're Doing it Wrong: 100 Ways to Improve Your Backpacking Skills
Experience begets skill—and blind spots, ruts, and inefficient routines. Just because you’ve taken to doing something one way doesn’t mean it’s the right way. From crossing a river to leading a group, there’s a better way.
45 Quick Fixes to Make Your Next Backpacking Trip Better
Unlearn your bad hiking habits today with these simple, instant changes to your routine.
You’re Doing it Wrong: Social Situations
Plan your trips better and enjoy yourself more.
You’re Doing it Wrong: Health and Hygiene
Battle blisters and learn to pack a sensible first aid kit.
You’re Doing it Wrong: Safety
The wilderness can be a hazardous place, but the biggest danger to you is, well, you.
You’re Doing it Wrong: Wildlife
Stay away from bears and show some respect for the humble mouse.
You’re Doing it Wrong: Gear
Your gear is your lifeline. Pack it right and maintain it correctly for a fun, hassle-free trip.
Project Vertical Summits Mt. Rainier
The Bight Gear + BACKPACKER test team climbed Mt. Rainier in July. All four of the contest winners made the summit—and added to Bight Gear’s 100 million feet of vertical testing.
Go Trekking With BACKPACKER
We've partnered with three great organizations to help you see the world, from Utah to Nepal.
PODCAST SEASON FINALE: The Science of Survival
Are we wired to get out of dangerous situations alive? We talked to the experts.
5 Essential Sierra Hot Springs Every Hiker Should Visit
Match a hard hike with the best cure for aching muscles on these essential trips.
My Love Affair With the Lost Coast
Everyone has their own special slice of the backcountry. For BACKPACKER Editor-in-Chief Dennis Lewon, it's a slice of beach in Northern California.
Deal of the Month: Mountain Hardwear Quasar Lite II
Get a do-it-all shell for more than half off.
What We’re Testing Now: Geyser System
Get a shower wherever you are.
Careful Out There: Deadly Falls, Family Reunions, and Metallica
Your survival and accident report for the week of July 29th to August 5th
3 Foam Roller Stretches to Beat Sore Hiking Muscles
Use pressure-point stretching, known as myofascial release, to loosen key hiking muscles and boost recovery.
How to Start Canoe Camping
Grab a paddle to access quiet coves, mirror lakes, or exhilarating rapids. Best part: You can pack like you’re car camping when you trade boots for a boat.
Every Hiker Should Help Build a Trail
Use some elbow grease to give back to the land you love.
Facebook Live: Eco-friendly Hiking Shoe
Check out Eli Bernstein's author page.
7 Guides Choose Their Favorite Outdoor Gear
Here's what the pros use every day on the trail.
August Member Gear Discount
This month’s exclusive discount brought to you by Eddie Bauer
How Jeff Garmire Slew Three Long Trail Speed Records in One Year
In just over three months, hiker Jeff Garmire took down FKTs on the Pinhoti Trail, the Arizona Trail, and the Long Trail. He breaks down one big season.
The Best Gear for Camping in a Storm
There’s no such thing as bad weather if you have good gear—and tequila.
The Best Family Camping Gear Kit
Just pack up your kids and go camping. It’ll get easier—and more fun—with practice.
Gear of the Week: Epic Provisions Meat Bars
These flavor combos will help you fight bar fatigue.
Editor's Note: Don't Rush Through Summertime
Yeah, going fast can be great. But this summer, slow down to savor the little things.
Get the Best Out of Estes Park This Summer
Navigate this Rocky Mountain hideaway and beat the crowds to mountain adventure.
Careful Out There: Yaks, Slot Canyons, and the Into the Wild Bus
Your survival and accident report for the week of July 22nd to July 29th
'Into The Wild' Bus Claims Another Life
Belarusian hiker drowns en route to landmark near Denali National Park.
Meet Me Here: a Map, a Watch, and a Surprise
Emma’s friend set her up with a ViewRanger map and let the app guide her to a backcountry surprise.
2020 National Summit Day Photo Contest
Tag your images @backpackermag and #nationalsummitday for a chance to win a BACKPACKER Magazine Basecamp Membership for one year.
Exercises for Backpackers: Assisted Pistols and Hanging Knee Raises
Ease into pistol squats with this smart variation and build up core strength with a hanging exercise.
How to Fit Your Backpack
Dial in your carry system with these tips from BACKPACKER's gear editor.
How to Make Pizza in the Backcountry
You can't get delivery on the trail, so do the next best thing and make it yourself. Learn to make a personal pizza on your camp stove with Senior Digital Editor Adam Roy
10 Pro Tips for Camping in the Rain
Outsmart the weather with these tricks from our experts.
6 Kid-Tested Water Shoes for Your Family's Summer Adventures
Our fleet of little feet put these shoes through the paces.
Hiking Mt. Holyoke Range and J.A. Skinner State Parks
Discover pastoral views and rustic cabins in Massachusetts.
Project Vertical Tops Out Rainier
The winners of our Project Vertical contest spent months training for their climb—and it just paid off.
The Four Best Sun Shirts for Summer Hiking
Beat the heat with these light, protective layers.
New Hampshire Hiker Sets Epic, 576-Summit Speed Record on White Mountains Grid
On July 7th, Philip Carcia set a new FKT for a punishing, obscure challenge: 48 peaks over 4,000 feet, summited every month of the year.
Gear of the Week: Black Diamond Rhythm Tee
This stretchy merino top will never hold you back on the trail.
Careful Out There!
Your survival and accident report for the week of July 15th to July 22nd
Facebook Live: GPS Watch Testing
Gear editor Eli Bernstein takes you behind the scenes in our latest watch test.
NEMO Hornet Elite 2P
Featherweight tent
Sea to Summit Aeros Down Pillow
Luxury accessory
Western Mountaineering AstraLite Quilt
Cozy comforter
The Drybag That Saved My Hike
I wasn't ready for an emergency—but my gear was.
Chased by a Flash Flood
For J.P. Rose, 34, and Christina Fialho, 35, an idyllic dayhike in the Caribbean in 2017 turned into a nightmare.
Opinion: Blaze the Continental Divide Trail
Some hikers grouse that blazing the CDT and other wild western trails will ruin them—but that’s exactly the problem with doing nothing.
BACKPACKER Digital Edition Instructions
Check out BACKPACKER Editor's author page.
Yosemite Will Restore Historic Landmark Names After Settling Lawsuit
Former concessionaire Delaware North wanted $50 million for intellectual property.
Marmot Will Add Plus Sizes to Apparel Line
Brand will carry women's sizes to 3X in tops and 22 in bottoms, with men's offerings coming next fall.
Facebook Live: Editor-in-Chief Dennis Lewon
Check out Dennis Lewon's author page.
Pass/Fail: Hike With Wet Feet
Can two hikers keep their feet happy while splashing through creeks for days?
The Best Canister Stoves for Backpackers
Our favorite canister stoves hit a sweet spot between performance, weight, and packability. For soloists and small groups, kitchen duty doesn’t get any easier.
MSR WindBurner
Best stove for bad weather
GSI Outdoors Glacier Camp
Value canister stove
SOTO Amicus
Lightest stove
Jetboil Flash
Best all-around
Primus Power Trail
Fastest stove
The Insider's Guide to Glacier National Park
You don’t need us to sell you on this park’s glacier-gouged peaks, kaleidoscopic wildflower displays, and A-list megafauna. But secret trails and tips? We got those.
4 Mountaintop Lookout Towers You Need to Hike
Score bird’s-eye views over valleys and mountains on these four treks to summit lookouts.