Jonathan Dorn

Venture deep into the heart of this paddler’s paradise for the best fish-and-foliage adventure in the Lower 48.

A mom's lesson to her 8-year-old son yields a lifetime of wisdom.

What's your limit for endurance hiking? You won't until you push far beyond what you thought was possible. That's when things get interesting.

Yes, you could hike the PCT twice for the cost of a two-week trip to the roof of Africa. But you won’t see any monkeys in the Sierra.

Yes, all wilderness is sacred. But this mystically beautiful slot canyon is holier than most.

Bookmark this page for ongoing updates about our 2013 expedition benefiting at-risk urban teens.

Yes, all wilderness is sacred. But this mystically beautiful slot canyon is holier than most.

A rugged battery pack that will let him stay charged up and connected.

Contributing editor Tracy Ross talks about the aftermath of publishing her abuse memoir, The Source of All Things, which originated as a BACKPACKER feature story and is now available in paperback.

Hiker heaven, redefined, is a month-long hike/paddle/camp in Adventureland.

Hiker heaven, redefined, is a month-long hike/paddle/camp in Adventureland.

BACKPACKER's camping experts are coming soon to an outdoor shop near you. Learn what you can expect from this dynamic couple and their Get Out More clinics.

Word up to Eric Schlosser and all you other health-food ninnies out there: A bag of greasy chips could save your triglyceride-loathing, carb-counting, GMO-bashing arses.

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