May/June 2021
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5 Photos That Prove Bad Weather Can Be Beautiful
Foul-weather backcountry days have an allure all their own.
A Slip, and Then Disaster
Courtney Henderson, 19, and Gavin Caruso, 23, fell 50 feet during a storm in June of 2020. Only one survived.
The 6 Best Backpacks for Hauling Heavy Loads
Got a gear-heavy trip coming up? These packs have got your back.
On the Trail, an Immigrant Ponders the Meaning of Home
Our writer reconciles her family and her future on the path to Harding Icefield.
How a Plus-Size Hiker Found Her Footing on the Trail
Hiking is for everyone—but as Kara Richardson Whitely, a.k.a. Mama Kubwa, discovered, not everyone has gotten the memo.