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Ford creeks and rivers and traipse past rocky overlooks on this 17.6-mile loop along Alabama's secluded Pinhoti Trail.

German/Austrian film makes good on its promise

New study shows obese people lose weight at high altitudes without exercising or dieting

This rugged, 16.8-mile, 2-day backpacking trip reveals classic Appalachian wonders: idyllic waterfall-laden hollows, reborn woodlands, and scenic backcountry campsites.

One of the greatest things about eating in the wilderness is that a lot of the traditional dining rules are abandoned. But it's still nice to wash your hands...

Backcountry's house brand delivers an epic winter softshell

Wildflower meadows, oak forests, snorting boars, and curious bruins (the Smokies have the highest concentration of black bears in the Lower 48): This 18.6-mile out-and-back claims them all.

Our bear expert (a bear) weighs in on taking your furry friends to his home turf.

Australian hurricane surpasses windspeed record long held by New Hampshire mountain

Starting this summer, hikers bound for Yosemite's Half Dome must purchase a permit first

This Shawnee National Forest hike loops 2.8 miles and drops 350 feet through a water-carved slot into Illinois’ Little Grand Canyon. Sure footing and a sense of adventure required.

In which we take a short break for some archeology

old bike tubes and climbing ropes go to the dogs

Scientists on alert after they record second-largest earthquake swarm

This challenging, 12.2-mile trek ascends the spiny, volcanic ridge of Three Fingered Jack for dizzying views across the Cascade Mountains.

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

Explore the unique glacial geology of Block Island and wander past Atlantic Ocean overlooks on this 3.5-mile amble through an idyllic nature preserve.

A stiff 2,300-foot climb rewards you with monster views and a waterfall swim on this 8.8-mile out-and-back in the Santa Monica Mountains.

They bruise, they split, they ooze...and they keep hopping in my pack!

Everest historian thinks he's found Mallory companion Andrew Irvine

A popular dayhike or trail-run near Burlington, the 2.9-mile out-and-back to Stowe Pinnacle treks through hardwood forest to an overlook of neighboring Green Mountain peaks.

Big Head Todd & The Monsters play a sold-out concert to raise money for cancer-fighting Love Hope Strength Foundation in Salt Lake City

Our resident bruin expert answers all in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

Explore Kauai's lush jungle, cool off in waterfalls, and pick wild mangoes on the Kalalau Trail.

The parallel story of three lost hikers in the same spot, one year apart, is the plot line for an Animal Planet/Discovery Channel television episode.

my new favorite winter layer

Our spies return with stories and a celebrity encounter or two at Outdoor Retailer

Our spies return with a look at some of the hottest gear at Outdoor Retailer

Our spies return with a look at some of the hottest gear at Outdoor Retailer

Our spies return with a look at some of the hottest gear at Outdoor Retailer

This 6.3-mile out-and-back climbs 2,000 feet to the top of Gass Peak--the highest point in the Sheep Mountains just north of Las Vegas.

Agion offers up 5,000 free shirts for active people to test their anti-stink technology.

BACKPACKER's January issue features trips, skills, photos, and more from our best source—you!

Count five waterfalls--including one of Georgia's most scenic--on this 10.8-miler in Chattahoochee National Forest. Go midweek for more solitude.

Take Mediterranean taste on the trail with this reader recipe

BACKPACKER heads to the biggest gear conference in all the land

'Sweetgrass' chronicles 'last ride of the American cowboy' in Montana's Absaroka-Beartooth Range

Utahn Johnny Collinson becomes the youngest person atop all Seven Summits

Febook users can vote for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to win a charitable contest from Chase Bank

New Jersey lawyer develops iPhone substitution for bear bells and air horns

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

A video exploration of the link between skill and survival value

Ready to upgrade your tripod? Figure out which one you want because now is the time to buy.

Bear Grylls shows you the ropes of urban survival in Discovery's 'Worst Case Scenario'

11 Greenpeace activists who climbed Mt. Rushmore to hang a 'stop global warming' banner face $400 fines, community service

scientists link BPA to heart disease

an ultralight billfold made from tent scraps

Too many cameras and not enough food: Change that.

Try this scrumptious, hot bread as a dipping side or all by itself

Monsanto GMO corn linked to organ failure

Tag the highest peak in Minnesota on this 6.6-mile hike, which courses under a coniferous forest and past a glacial lake with nice backcountry campsites.

'I love my hiking boots with wheels!'

Contributing Editor John Harlin reveals groundbreaking tent-testing technique...in his swimming pool.

San Diego hiker stumbles on unidentified bombs, uses GPS coordinates to relay location to authorities

Charge up Mount Greylock, the highest peak in Massachusetts.

Hike through shady sweet-gum forest and rolling grasslands on this 6.5-miler along the premier canopy road of the Red Hills region.

A film crew relays all the Alaskan bear footage you'll ever need

Hilarious Archwood Flextrek 37 Trillion pack now features 'Clic Method' technology

In which I answer a reader question from last week's survey

it holds your point and shoot and more

The beloved star of our in-book feature "The Predicament," Lunchbox the Cadaver Sniffing Dog, brings you a round-up of this week's outdoor predicaments, disasters, and near-misses

Have a little fun with your zoom lens using this easy, artsy photo technique.

A spicy, sweet–and easy!–vegetarian treat

'Spider-Man' star will step into Ralston's climbing shoes for Danny Boyle's biopic

Our staff picks the best outdoor gifts they got—and a few worth re-gifting

Got a burning ursine question? Ask our resident bruin expert in our weekly feature, 'Ask A Bear.'

This wee lad is now a BP editor.

Escape on a 5-mile loop through Catoctin Mountain Park, where healthy hardwoods, unique fungi, and a host of fauna conceal this area's industrial past.

With tales, and links to user manuals for map, compass, common beacons and GPS receivers

New trailer retraces the footsteps of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and North Face founder Doug Tompkins' 1968 road trip to Patagonia

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

This week's weird outdoor news--plus one faker.

Hike saguaro-covered hillsides to a small desert spring on this 5.2-mile loop encircled by mesas and red sandstone cliffs.

In which I ask readers: What the hail do you people want?

December in Laos

2009's Odometer Turns Over With a Flurry of Incidents

This super sandwich will feed all your hungry revelers.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

American Museum of Natural History takes you on a mind-boggling flyover tour through our universe