When it comes to summer test labs, Arizona’s Big Ditch takes the prize. Dr. Tom Myers, a guide and medical advisor for the Grand Canyon Association Field Institute, faces triple-digit temps every season. Follow his advice to keep cool.
On its 50th birthday, the National Scenic Trails system boasts nearly 19,000 miles. Not sure where to start? We’ve scoured the whole network to bring you the best 50 miles.
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend.
Explore Alaska's bear HQ with the best viewing sites and remote backpacking routes.
What Denver hikers need to know this weekend
Embrace spring’s bounty on the country’s best fungi forages.
Colorado's best multiday trips, as selected by BACKPACKER Local scout Stasia Callaghan
A new anthology features writings from Muir, Roosevelt, London, and more.
Should dams be torn down in the name of watershed revival?