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The black bear charged a group of visitors that had stopped to snap photos.

Moms can do anything. These amazing adventurers prove it.

The man was flying a drone over a caldera on Kilauea.

17 are dead after a deadly avalanche struck the mountain's base camp early Saturday.

The man was attacked by a black bear on the same trail in 2011.

The country's best local hikes; America's youngest thru-hiker; hydration packs reviews; and more great content from the May 2015 issue of Backpacker.

The park cut off permit applications after receiving a record number of requests.

The Warrior Hike helps vets transition back to civilian life via thru-hiking.

California is trying to bolster the population of the fragile species.

The company voluntarily recalled the boots due to a potential injury hazard.

SAR experts debate whether a hashtagged selfie can be a useful precaution for hikers.

Caleb Lund survived overnight temperatures in the low 20s.

The bodies are believed to be mountaineers killed in a 1959 avalanche.

The purchase protects 4,311 acres in Maine's 100-Mile Wilderness.

Justin "Trauma" Lichter and Shawn "Pepper" Forry completed the winter trek in just 132 days.

It's Colorado's third avalanche fatality this season.

The year's best new trail-tested products in every category.

Obama's new "Every Kid in a Park" program will provide free admission for kids starting with the 2015-2016 school year.

The central Colorado destination is popular with hikers and rafters.

The National Park Service's new map shows you where to find peace and quiet.

The controversial predator may soon return to the North Cascades.

The new fee will help defray the costs of running the park's backcountry program.

Voormi aims to weave, not laminate, next-gen waterproof/breathable membranes.

Adventures NYC is back! Join us on June 20, 2015 for the nation’s largest outdoor celebration in the world's most renowned urban park.

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The hikers were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Kara Richardson Whitely talks about conquering Kili as a plus-sized hiker.

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge could become even more protected, with another 12.8 million acres designated as wilderness.

Travel the world. Take beautiful photos. Share incredible stories. Photographer Forest Woodward talks about living life in pursuit of art.

REI announces $1.5 million campaign to advance women's leadership in the outdoor industry.

Get an early look at the best new footwear headed to market this year. Your feet will thank you.

A first look at what's new in winter tents for this coming fall.

A great night's sleep awaits with these coming attractions in the bags and pads department.

It's the quintessential outdoor job: guiding clients on hiking and climbing trips around the world. Melissa Arnot dishes on what she loves about her life in the mountains.

Get a first look at these baselayers that'll keep you dry and cozy in 2016.

Our scout previews seven of next year's packs that are designed with winter in mind.

Running a gear company's product categories means lots of research, coordinating with a big team, a new challenge every day—and of course, some field testing.

Our scout previews the coolest new skis that you'll be carving turns with next year.

Being the mouthpiece for a gear brand isn't all social media and sweet trips, but it mostly is.

Preview the coolest new gear of the year with BACKPACKER's live coverage from Salt Lake City.

Investigate the triggers of a recent Wasatch slide by studying a snow pit with the Utah Avalanche Center.

The mountaineer is the first to conquer the peak alone in January.

The slide occurred near the Big Four Ice Caves.

An udder catastrophe.

We couldn't have made up these strange-but-true peak names if we tried.

Someone's getting coal in his stocking this year.

101 places to go, skills to learn, and things to do right now.

The latest defense bill gives the park system its largest expansion in decades.

It's not every day that the Grand Canyon gets filled up with clouds.

It's now the most expensive photograph in the world.

The ice on this Slovakian lake is as clear as glass.

Zion's slot canyons offer endless adventure, but beware of sudden rain.

Natural Bridges is one of 115 national parks and monuments seeking admission hikes in 2015.

The renowned Swiss alpinist on risk, training regimens, and the recent tragedies in the Himalayas.

Thru-hiking hits the big screen this month with the release of Wild, the adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling memoir.

A new e-book explores a vicious polar bear attack and the uncertain fate of the species in a changing Arctic.

The 25-year-old was reportedly attempting to climb Longs Peak.

A study links the decline to a loss of sea ice in the Beaufort Sea.

Check out Katie Herrel's author page.

The group spent an unexpected night out after failing to return from a day hike.

223 field-tested products and skills to fuel your adventures this winter.

The park is considering a $34 million fiber-optic line to improve bandwidth.

This 2-year-old has hiked more than 300 miles.

Photo ops with black bears are becoming all too common.

Images of the graffiti surfaced on Instagram.

It's the park's first fee increase since 1997.

Rescue workers continue efforts to locate missing locals, trekkers and climbers in the Himalayas.

Perfect for rainy days in the tent.

Enjoy an alpine adventure, raise money for a great cause, and score free gear.

The victim is in critical condition.

President Obama will designate nearly half of the range on Friday.

A viral news story about Elkmont gets debunked.

If you find them first, that is.

The second and final lunar eclipse of the year takes place on October 8.

The mother fought back valiantly.

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Mark your calendar accordingly.

A shortage of sea ice is forcing them ashore.

The rocks at Racetrack Playa move on their own. Now scientists know why.

They climbed, biked, and hiked to say 'I do.'