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Key features and fabrics can make the difference between all-day comfort and the ruin of a perfectly good wet-weather hike.

Marmot mountaineering athlete Pete Takeda's take on making the best of big storms

In these backcountry paradises, rain is part of the adventure.

This week's snowfall means danger will rise on Thursday.

The environment all too often pays the price for high-performing gear. But these 10 products save waste from landfills, ditch harmful chemicals, and allow you to adventure guilt-free.

Not every campsite is create equal. Learn where to pitch your shelter for maximum weather protection.

Learning to control the climate inside your jacket plays a giant role in how dry and comfortable you'll be when hiking in rain.

The rain caught you unaware. Now you're getting cold. Learn how to get dry again, and fast.

The future is now. These 10 gear picks set new standards in their respective categories.

Marmot's EVODry jackets set a new standard for reducing impact while improving performance

Learn how wet-weather veterans load a pack to keep their most important gear from getting soaked.

How an Oakland man made it through six days stranded in the snowy wilderness.

James Hetfield has opened conservation easements on his land in several installments since 2005.

The 37-year-old was hiking at North Carolina's Upper Catawba Falls for a bachelor party.

The public in invited to comment on March 5 in Queens.

There’s more to rain than falling water. Here are the weirdest wet weather facts you didn’t know.

A little rain never hurt anyone. With these tips, there's no such thing as bad weather.

Join Backpacker’s Get Out More all star ambassador Randy Propster for an engaging 75-minute seminar full of trail tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear!

Backpacker's Get Out More Tour is coming to a shop near you!

Backpacker's Get Out More Tour is coming to a festival near you!

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In artist Peter Gorman's new map-based print, 20 diagonal road junctions look like snowflakes and dancing figures.

Tourism drops significantly in the cold season, spurring residents to create new reasons to travel to town

Non-native nutria are damaging California wetlands. One solution: Hunt and eat them.

Biologists fear the fox might have been rabid.

The agency has sped up the management planning process for the national monument despite lawsuits challenging recent boundary changes.

Make your campsite a sanctuary with these tips.

You’re in the local gear shop and you have one job: find a comfy but durable shell that will keep water out. But there are so many options—and the product hangtags seem to be written in code. Don’t worry. Here’s everything you need to know.

Staying comfortable while hiking is about way more than protecting yourself from rain. It’s incredible just how many hikers have to learn proper layering the hard way—this one included. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you’re setting yourself up for maximum comfort when the weather turns wet.

You're at the trailhead and ready for rain, but how handy should you keep your shell? Watch the clouds to predict precipitation.

Ever since she started snowboarding in high school, CLAIRE GIBSON knew she’d do whatever it’d take to get a foot into the outdoor industry. But she’s not just in it for the powder days. This twentysomething is out to change the world.

Don’t let Mother Nature keep you inside. Take it from these pros who adventure rain or shine. With their tips, there’s no such thing as bad weather.

The free buses run every 20 minutes daily between the national park and the gateway town.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Brad Stapleton.

The writer and hiker shares her favorite local trails—and the one article of clothing she doesn't leave home without.

How to tell--and what to do if you spot one.

New Hampshire's Becoming an Outdoorswoman class teaches lifesaving skills in a competition-free atmosphere.

Local organizations are studying ways to improve the Logan Boulevard & Western Avenue junction.

A group of snowmobilers were having lunch last Sunday when the slide buried them.

The pair were reported missing last Sunday night amidst heavy snow.

Aldermen will decide on a contract for an interactive mastodon model for Phillips Park.

Now's the time to go for trail ranger, gardener, naturalist, and camp counselor jobs.

The proposed Skyline Lodge would sit 1,000 feet from the New Hampshire summit.

The project aims to make 10 miles of trail along Lake Crescent at Olympic National Park universally accessible by 2019.

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An experienced snowboarder took a fatal fall in the Telluride backcountry and a skier hit a tree at Keystone.

After becoming the first and only city to withdraw as a host after winning the Games for 1976, Denver explores another run at the Winter Olympics.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scouts Anastasia Allison and Jason Bickford.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Erica Zazo.

The best Big Apple escapes, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Justin Bailey.

The best local trails, as selected by Denver Scout Heather Balogh Rochfort.

The best local trails, as selected by our BACKPACKER Local scout Scott Jones.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Stan Gentry.

The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Daniel Nelson.

After huge demand overwhelmed the online system last month, a new vendor is ready for business Monday morning.

Spring blossoms are already showing up in local parks.

A childhood Outward Bound trip inspired Perry Cohen to create one of America’s first queer and transgender guiding services. Now, he wants to change the outdoor industry.

The seasonal closures protect elk and nesting raptors.

Wondering about that city, river, or road name? Chances are, it can be traced back to the area's original residents.

Drought means Arizona likely won't see a superbloom this spring, but these sites will still deliver.

The Indiana father and son illegally killed a black bear in 2016.

The Forest Service plan includes a new reservation system and shuttle for the hugely popular Glenwood Springs hike.

Nikwax's head of customer service shares what he loves about Mount Rainier National Park.

Remote sites near the Grand Canyon's North Rim are now open for reservations.

A Phoenix lawmaker decided not to pursue a measure charging some hikers for emergency rescue.

College of the Redwoods has challenged Humboldt State University's claim it has the world's tallest tree on a college campus.

A blaze near the Eastern Sierra outdoor hub burned 3.5 square miles this week, forcing residents to flee.

The drought will likely mean fewer Anza-Borrego spring wildflowers--and fewer visitors.

The brand argues the withdrawals for its bottled water brand have stayed within legal limits.

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It's the seventh straight year for attendance growth at the state parks.

The group of migrating North Atlantic Right whales was the largest spotted in years.

A good backpacking stove will be your dinner date for hundreds of meals. Here’s how to pick the right one.

Developed by a college outdoor program, this may be the best bar you’ll ever eat.

The man, who sustained arm injuries, was airlifted to the mainland for treatment.

The weeklong trip will chart the Yellow and Ocmulgee Rivers.

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