2011 Reader Photo Contest Winners

These six winning shots represent the best photos we saw all year from you, our readers.

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How do we know BACKPACKER readers hike to some of the most spectacular places in the country? We pored over the visual proof—hundreds of images submitted for our second annual photo contest—to select six winners. Get ready to update your life list.

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