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Perfect Substitutes: Crowd-Free Destinations
You know that the big-name parks draw big-time crowds. But each of those outdoor icons has a lesser-known replacement that offers some of the same classic features and epic scenery–and you get it all to yourself.
Gear Checklist: Secrets of an Ultralight Fanatic
Long-distance hiker and lightweight zealot Justin "Trauma" Lichter offers a peek inside his pack--and explains how he adjusts his load for five different types of trips.
Climb This Peak: Katahdin
This iconic summit shouldn't be rushed. Save the experience on this 33-mile trek.
New Trips This Week: Arizona, New Hampshire, Kansas
Grand Canyon 3D-Flyover headlines three new BACKPACKER classics. Download and go now!
75 Candles for Smokies
National Park celebrates birthday all year with trails and music
Get On the Wilderness Omnibus
Wilderness Society creates virtual bus tour in support of Congress's massive wildlands act
Readers' Choice Awards 2009
Discover the best hike in every state, as voted by BACKPACKER readers. Plus: your essential gear, most desirable tentmate, worst-ever adventure movie, and our picks for the best reader-submitted photos.
Weekend Snow Climbs in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Northeast
Pack snowshoes for these nine epic treks to snowy solitude in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies, and Northeast.
Three Great Ice Hikes to Do This Winter
Witness glittering underground gems, skate across frozen ponds, and wander amid towering walls of ice. Just don't try to lick anything.
November 2008
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November 2008 TOC
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Trip Finder: Indian Summer Hikes
Fall camping season seems to go on forever with these fair-weather weekend trips.
Terror in the Trees
Ghost stories always seem scarier beside a flickering campfire. So, dim your headlamp and scoot up closer: our writer-at-large explores the ghoulish beginnings of these age-old tales and shares a few of his all-time favorite blood-curdlers. We dare you to read on.
Bears, Wolves, Oh My!
BP Map Correspondent Jeff Chow dodges big carnivores while mapping Yellowstone for you
BACKPACKER Story Wins Travel Writing Award
Steve Friedman's "The Long Trail to Jail" wins 2008 Gold Medal for Travel News/Investigative reporting
Bus Hiking: Don't Pay at the Pump
Gas prices are soaring. Glaciers are melting. What's a conscientious hiker to do? Take the bus, says Dan Koeppel, who did just that to escape downtown L.A.
Wind Power: Turbulence Ahead
Wind power offers clean energy–but how much will hikers compromise to get it?
Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping
We've got a selection of cozy shelters and trail-side restaurants from Washington to Maine. Check out these hikes in the Rockies, the Northeast, and the Northwest.
The Fix: Shenandoah National Park
Catch this national park's brightest fall foliage on a short stroll or an all-day epic.
Speedgoat Finishes
Ultrarunner completes the AT with the fourth-fastest time
Skydiving Over Everest
Mallory: "Why didn't I think of that?"
Speedgoat On CNN
AT ultrarunner Karl Meltzer gets a little face time
24 Hours of L.L. Bean
It's the gear world's ultimate endurance event: a full day and night roaming the aisles at Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine. Will our man survive?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Graze blueberry patches, explore swimming holes, and tag the South's high points on this sultry hike.
Trip Finder: Waterfall Hikes
Nine ways to get your cascade fix from Tennessee to Montana.
AT Underpass is Coming to PA
Will keep hikers from becoming roadkill
AT Ultrarunner Hits A Speedbump
Vows to continue despite stress tendonitis, trenchfoot
The Big Question: Should loaded guns be allowed in national parks?
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The Onion vs. Mr. Magoo
On your mark, get set ... hike. Inside a 5,600-mile footrace on the country's hardest trail.
Hiking Vermont’s Bourn Pond-Stratton Pond Loop: The Best Damn Weekend Ever
Hike this burly wonder to find out what inspired the Appalachian and Long Trail's founders.
Quick Fix: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Check out the steepest trail, the best swimming hole, and the wildest vista in America's most popular national park.
Time 2 Go: See Newborn Animals
Looking to catch baby animals taking their first step? You can't go wrong with these picks.
Hauling 100-Pound Packs, Pt. 2
GoLite founder finds out that it's really hard.
Backpacker Magazine Launches Fully Redesigned Website with New Multimedia and GPS-Supported Content
New features and web-based tools enable Backpacker's passionate online community to share trips, post pictures, and get the latest in gear reviews and adventure news and content.
What Would Davy Crockett Do?
He'd toss the titanium stove and build a big fire. Our man enrolls in a traditional guide school and learns how to survive - and think - like an American original.
May Close-to-Home Hikes
Our map team has been hard at work plotting the coolest hikes. Check out May's selections here.
March 2008 Boots Review: Light Duty Boots
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Backpacker Gear Guide: One-Person Tents
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Hauling 100-Pound Packs
GoLite founder's 40-day wonder workout
Spring Break AT
What is your mileage recommendation for novice hikers spending their spring break on the AT?
I, Citizen Scientist
Learn how you can help combat climate change by researching everything from Alaska's Bering Glacier to tracking pumas in Argentina through citizen scientist programs
Time 2 Go See Wild Horses
From Florida to Wyoming, track wild horses for four hours or 10 days.
Through the Kaleidoscope: A Family Fall Trek Through New Hampshire's White Mountains
Cozy huts, five-course meals, and world-class foliage highlight one family's fall trek.
Backpacker's Readers' Choice Awards 2008
America's 100 Best Hikes–chosen by you.
Top 3 Literary Hikes
Thoreau, Hemingway, and Kerouac all went into the backcountry to find the right words.
America's Best Campsites
Whether you are after fishing holes or skinny-dipping, Backpacker tracked down the best campsites in the country
Low-Cut Hiking Boots Review
Stay light on your feet with the Lafuma Active Raid GTX XCR, Garmont Eclipse XCR, Merrell Chameleon II XCR, Montrail Mountain Mist XCR, and Vasque Breeze Low XCR.
Essential National Park Skills: The Ultimate Park Pass
Write your own ticket to new adventures with these 10 territory-expanding skills.
Best Damn Weekend Ever: Hike & Paddle the Benton MacKaye
Link two classic Southern rivers on a trek along the newly completed Benton MacKaye Trail in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Boot Review: Five Light Hikers
Introducing a new breed of synthetic boots: fast, nimble, and surprisingly supportive.
The Unbearable Lightness Of Being Scott Williamson
To hike from Mexico to Canada and back, a man needs strength and speed and luck. He needs something else, too. If only he knew what it was.
Epicenter: The Scene In Monson, Maine
Jump off into the North Woods' best wilderness
Oy, Wilderness: First-Time New York Campers
Three days. Two nights. Five New Yorkers who had never slept outdoors. And a leader who has some issues with map and compass. What could go wrong?
Backpack, Paddle, and Hike in the Deep South
Discover the beauty of our most southern states by paddling down Carolina rivers, camping out beside Alabama waterfalls, and climbing a 3,792-foot summit in Georgia.
High Points: Clingmans Dome, Tennessee
A downright goofy dome marks this highpoint.
Q&A: How to Stay Dry
We went to outdoor educators and gear retailers to uncover the most common questions asked about staying dry in the backcountry. Here are the top 6.
The Body Olympic: Fitness and Conditioning Tips
Meet these 6 Olympic hopefuls who will help you perform like a champion outdoors.
Shenandoah Adventure Guide
Here's your chance to uncover secret paths in this popular park.
High Points: Mt. Rogers, Virginia
Allow the plants to color the landscape as you make your way along the trail.
High Points: High Point, New Jersey
You'll find numerous surprises as you explore the lakes, rivers and forests of this highpoint.
Body Of A Backpacker
It's lean, it's mean, and it can last forever.
10 Best Bird Watching Hikes In America
Spring is for the birds. Here's where to find a flock near you.
Secrets Hikes Of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Can a place that sees 9 million visitors a year really have any surprises? You bet. We found three hikes full of unexpected history, scenery, and solitude.
Best Dayhikes In America
With strong legs and an ambitious plan, you can see more wild country in 12 hours than some backpackers see in a week, and still make it home in time for dinner.
Avalanches: The Big Slide
Watching snow fall is a backcountry joy--unless it's barreling 80 mph down a mountain and you're in its path.
Best Backpacking In Maryland
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Maryland.
Best Backpacking In Connecticut
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Connecticut.
Best Backpacking In Alabama
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Alabama.
Best Backpacking In Massachussetts
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Massachusetts.
Best Backpacking In Tennessee
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Tennessee.
Best Backpacking In New Hampshire
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in New Hampshire.
Best Backpacking In Virginia
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Virginia.
Best Backpacking In Vermont
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Vermont.
Best Backpacking In New Jersey
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in New Jersey.
Best Backpacking In West Virginia
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in West Virginia.
Best Backpacking In Maine
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Maine.
Reader Tip: In The Wick Of Time
Follow this BACKPACKER reader's tip to get the most out of your candles on the trail.
Best Backpacking In Pennsylvania
Our comprehensive guide to the best backpacking you can find in Pennsylvania.
The View No More
How America's tragedy affected one New Jersey hiker.