10 Trails to Cure the Winter Blues - Backpacker

10 Trails to Cure the Winter Blues

Cabin fever got you down? These trails are even better in the cold weather months.

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Stuck inside longing for hot summer days? Never fear: you can—and should—hit these trails in winter.

While the summer crowds hibernate, you can cure your cabin fever. Here are the 11 best national park hikes to do during the cold-weather months.

It's not just one of America's best campsites. The Blue Lakes Trail below Mt. Sneffels is gorgeous the whole way.

Fend off a cold-weather slump with these expert strategies.

Big mileage days are great and all, but sometimes you just want to stop, smell the roses (er, wildflowers), and picnic with a spectacular view.

Whether read before the trek, during the adventure, or after it's over, these books remind us why we love the wild.

UV rays are still harmful even when the temperature drops. We'll show you how to protect yourself against the sun, even when it's cold.

These backcountry wildflower photos will make you want to go all Sound of Music and romp through these meadows and prairies.

Solitude, beauty and yes, even comfort, await - if you go about it right.

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