The 3 Best Snowshoes of 2021
The trail's still there, even when you can't see it. Beat the posthole with these floaty, powder-ready snowshoes.
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Brad Stapleton
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MSR Evo Ascent Snowshoe Kit
Best for beginners
Atlas Helium-MTN
Best stride
Garneau Premiere
Best float
Behind the Scenes at the Bear Grylls Survival Challenge
Our intrepid Los Angeles scout tests himself against firestarting skills tests, battles of wits, and a very real-feeling fake war zone in the U.S.’s first installment of the trail run/obstacle course/survival skills competition.
Los Angeles's Top 6 Dayhikes
The best local trails, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Brad Stapleton.