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From fiery leaves to warm springs, these trails show off the season from all its angles.

The editors of BACKPACKER spent a week trekking from refuge to refuge in the mountains of Catalonia. It wasn't just a trip down the trail: It was a trip into ancient history.

Last spring, BACKPACKER readers went to Nepal on a unique mission: work on a school-building project, then go on a life-list trek. Turns out, hiking and helping go perfectly together.

Our photo editor gets close to a calving glacier—maybe a little too close.

Explore one of the the most underrated backcountry zones in the world with BACKPACKER and the cast and crew of Warren Miller Entertainment's new film, Face of Winter.

Relive our celebration of peaks with these mountaintop shots.

If our writer’s experience racing in the Phoenix Summit Challenge (November 2017), has you itching for a close-to-home hiking competition, consider these worthy of your time.

Don't forget your binoculars and camera on these bird-watching trails.

Give context to your buddy’s mid-jump flail by capturing it from start to finish with a sequence composite.

We're still buzzing off the stoke of last Monday's total solar eclipse. Spectators across North America documented the celestial event, but here are a few of our favorite shots.

Possibly the most useful fashion accessory you'll ever wear.

Glacier National Park boasts stunning snow-capped mountain landscapes, icy blue lakes, and goats, goats, goats.

Rainbows, lightning, clouds, and stars only complement the beauty of this national park.

These national park towns have everything you need start and finish your next adventure.

Catch wanderlust, then get out there.

In an excerpt from his new book, photographer Ryan Alonzo captures the splendor of Tuolumne Meadows.

Want to experience nature closer to home? Try visiting a trail at one of the National Wildlife Refuge System's 101 urban wildlife refuges.

Skip the Front Range crowds and head to Colorado's La Platas for sweet solitude and can't-miss views.

Big mileage days are great and all, but sometimes you just want to stop, smell the roses (er, wildflowers), and picnic with a spectacular view.