Six Climbers Presumed Dead on Mt. Rainier
It's the mountain's worst disaster in 30 years.
News and Events
News and Events
Stay up to date on the latest outdoor news, events, and trail and conservation updates, thoroughly researched for you by the experts at Backpacker Magazine.
Stay up to date on the latest outdoor news, events, and trail and conservation updates, thoroughly researched for you by the experts at Backpacker Magazine.
A Louisiana Cougar?
Not even apex predators can resist a good crawfish Étouffée
'Cliffhanger' Reboot In the Works
The 1993 Sylvester Stallone thriller is getting a modern overhaul.
An exciting to start to the Get Out More Women's Tour
We are now a week into the Get Out More Women’s Edition tour and it’s been absolutely amazing.
Never a Dull Moment
The past couple of weeks have taken us on route that could best be described as a toddlers scribbles on a map.
Scientists Closer to Universal Snakebite Antidote
It's a handy nasal spray.
Breaking: Rescue Underway for Hiker Stranded on Longs Peak
The 19-year-old is trapped at 13,000 feet on the peak's treacherous eastern face.
Wyoming Governor Pushes For Grizzly Bear Delisting
Yellowstone's brown bears could lose their federally protected status.
Wildfire Spreads Near Yosemite
The blaze has already burned 900 acres.
Hiker Rescued from Longs Peak [Updated]
The 19-year-old is trapped at 13,000 feet on the peak's treacherous eastern face.
Chicago-size Wildfire Burning in Alaska
Parts of the Kenai Peninsula have been evacuated.
Three Men Missing in Colorado Mudslide
The mud is 250 feet deep in some areas.
Man Survives Grizzly Attack in Alberta
The grizzly charged a Parks Canada employee while he was biking alone.
Hiker dies at Colorado National Monument
The 16-year-old fell 100 feet.
Fire Restrictions May Plague Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Dry conditions have rangers on high alert about open flames.
Camelopardalid Meteor Shower to Appear This Weekend
The never-before-seen shower could rival Perseids.
Moose Attacks Two in Colorado
Two female hikers suffered cuts and broken bones.
Watch a Bear Charge Simulator in Action
Another reminder that bears are faster than you think.
This 'Supercell' Thunderstorm Is The Most Intense Thing You'll See Today
A beautiful, terrifying storm captured on camera.
Drought Increasing Wildfire Danger in Western U.S.
California and Arizona are especially at risk.
Organ Mountains To Receive National Monument Status
President Obama will sign a proclamation Wednesday to designate the New Mexico mountain range.
The Busiest Week So Far
Week three of the Get Out More Tour was the busiest week we have had so far.
Exploring New Terrain
This past week took us to states that we’d never explored before – Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Enjoying Some Much Needed R&R
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The Get Out More Tour Is On The Move
After leaving Oregon, we pointed our Subaru Outback east for our second presentation at Cascade Outfitters in Boise, Idaho.
2014 Get Out More Tour Kickoff
The 2014 Get Out More Tour is officially underway, kicking off this past weekend at Mountain Supply in Bend, OR.
GOM 2014 – Full Tour Event Listings
Find a 2014 GOM event near you
GOM 2014 – Tour Info
Information about Backpacker Magazine's 14th annual Get Out More Tour.
GOM 2014 – Meet the Ambassadors
Meet the intrepid GOM Ambassadors
GOM 2014 – Contact Us
Contact the Get Out More Tour ambassadors or directors.
Africanized Honeybees Live in Colorado Now
Entomologists have discovered the state's first confirmed population.
Bears Suspected in Wave of N.H. Auto Break-Ins
Multiple vehicles have been torn apart.
PCT May Be Rerouted Through The Tehachapi Mountains
A new land acquisition would allow the trail to ditch the Mojave and add more mountains.
Film Review: DamNation
Should dams be torn down in the name of watershed revival?
Hiker Dies on Vermont's Long Trail
The 22-year-old was reported missing late Monday night.
Yosemite Bans Drones
UAVs are no longer welcome in the park.
Arrest Made in Redwood Poaching Investigation
The suspect is charged with carving burls out of the iconic old-growth trees.
4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles Through Yellowstone
It's Yellowstone National Park's largest quake since 1980.
Epic Mud #Fail
A (hilarious) cautionary tale for us all.
August 2012 Table of Contents
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An Exciting First Month on the Road
The Women's Get Out More team has had a great first month
A Busy Start to the Summer Season
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Life Outside
Why this year's GOM team ditched the 9-to-5
May 2013 Table of Contents
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October 2012 Table of Contents
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September 2012 Table of Contents
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June 2012 Table of Contents
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Grand Canyon Offers Subsidies to Quieter Aircraft
The incentives are designed to reduce noise pollution within the park.
Grand Canyon Weighs Backcountry Access Restrictions
A new proposal would limit the number of South Rim wilderness permits to just one per week.
Watch George Clooney, Charlie Sheen, and Laura Dern get eaten by a grizzly bear
In the unfinished, never-released film Grizzly 2: The Predator.
Banff Nearly Recovered After Flooding
Officials have spent CAD $19 million to restore damaged areas.
Avalanche Kills 12 on Mount Everest
It's the single-deadliest accident in the mountain's history.
Watch These Rangers Intentionally Trigger An Avalanche
...by throwing bombs out of a helicopter.
Avalanche Traps Alaska Town Behind 40-foot Wall of Snow; Alaskans Shrug
There's no telling when the road to Valdez will open again.
Aron Ralston arrested, charges later dropped
The '127 Hours' hiker was jailed on a domestic assault charge that was later dropped.
Arctic Reindeer Have Color-Changing Eyes
Red nose? Nah. Instead, the Arctic reindeer's eyes change from gold to blue in wintertime.
Antarctica sets new Earth cold record
A jaw-dropping -135 degrees Fahrenheit.
9-Year-Old Climbs South America's Highest Peak
Tyler Armstrong becomes the youngest person ever to summit Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua.
Sherpas Leave Mount Everest; Climbing Season in Doubt
The walkout comes in response to last week's deadly avalanche.
Hiker Dies Near Start of PCT
The 19-year-old man collapsed Thursday just miles from the U.S.-Mexico border.
Arizona Opens 15,000 New Acres of Backcountry
Petrified Forest National Park just got bigger.
Nature’s Biggest Jerks
Who are the biggest jerks in the woods? Pine beetles, that's who.
Husky Says 'No' To Kennel Time—Literally
We've all been there.
Eagle Steals Video Camera, Makes Sweet Movie
Not bad for a first attempt!
You’ll Never Guess What Animals Do On Trails While You’re Not Hiking
A hidden camera reveals a wildlife superhighway.
Is a Wolf Stalking the Halls of Sochi? [Update: No]
Or maybe it's just a big malamute...?
How Wolves Altered Yellowstone’s Geography
The species physically changes the landscape via predation.
Watch a Stunning Joshua Tree NP Timelapse
Sit back and enjoy.
Watch These Couples Get Married and Engaged in National Parks
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.
Fewer People Applying for National Parks Jobs in 2014
One contractor still has close to 4,000 positions still available.
Hike the Pacific Crest Trail in Six Minutes
This thru-hiker's video zooms through some of the highlights.
Thru-Hiker Documents His Pacific Crest Trail Hike With 159 Days of Selfies
An incredible journey and an incredible beard too.
Avalanche Traps Alaska Town Behind 40-foot Wall of Snow; Alaskans Shrug
There's no telling when the road to Valdez will re-open.
Hiker Bags Wales's Highest Peak…Naked
Local SAR personnel are not happy.
Colorado re-names its 14ers in honor of Denver Broncos players
The Broncos play the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday.
Watch This Couple Completely Overlook a Bear on Their Front Porch
The bear plays the 'statue game' and wins.
B.L.M. Goes To Burning Man
The federal agency isn't nearly as square as we thought.
Adorable Polar Bear Cub Takes First Steps…
...TO BECOMING AN UNSTOPPABLE KILLING MACHINE.