What Inspires These 7 Outdoor Athletes
Everyone has a Why. Our motivations are as varied as our backgrounds, and these passions are what powers adventures big and small.
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China Just Banned All Ultra Races and Extreme Sports
After 21 ultrarunners died in a trail race in May, the Chinese government responded dramatically, and many are worried about the future of the adventure sports boom that’s been taking place there.
Five of the Best European Adventure Cities
Rich culture and easy access to some of Europe’s most stunning scenery? Count us in.
The 5 Best Baja Trips for Backpackers
Click your way through our adventure guide to Baja California, Mexico.
Adventure Travel Tips
Our editors drop some basic adventure travel knowledge while on a recent trek to Chile.
Editors' Choice 2010 Switzerland Team 1: Lenk to Lauterbrunnen
Get ready for the hike of a lifetime as our editors take you up the best trail in the Alps. Get ready for the hike of a lifetime as our editors take you up the best trail in the Alps. (Download the tracklog for this hike here!)
Editors Choice 2009: Climbing Lockwoods Chimney Rock
BACKPACKER editors get muddy and bloody while ascending the slippery Lockwoods Chimney, a half-climbing-half-caving route cut deep into the craggy Welsh mountainside.
Channel Islands Adventure
Join associate editor Shannon Davis as he hikes and paddles through Channel Islands.
Climbing Longs Peak
Join the Backpacker staff as they bag Longs Peak in this exclusive on-the-scene video.