November/December 2021
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In Montana’s Bear-Filled Crazy Mountains, Hikers Are Never Alone
The remote Crazies are a playground for more than just humans.
Slay the Backcountry With This Essential Ski Touring Workout
All you need is a pair of dumbbells to prepare your quads, glutes, hamstrings, back, shoulders, and core for ski touring this winter.
Arkansas’s and Oklahoma’s Ouachita Trail Is Pure Mountain Magic
Two thru-hikers find unexpected trail magic on one of America's lesser-known thru-hikes.
I’ve Hiked the Same Mountain Every Month for 15 Years. Here’s What I’ve Learned.
Through bad weather, injuries, and access issues, I've climbed the same mountain every month for a decade and a half. I hope to do it for as long as I can.
Take Your Trail Views Home With These Beginner-Friendly Art Skills
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Nikki Frumkin walked us through watercolor art for backpackers.
These Skiers Accepted Death When An Avalanche Buried Them Alive
They survived and celebrate their "second birthday" every year.