Winter camping means more gear. And more gear means more weight. Give your shoulders a rest by ditching the pack in favor of a sled, with tips from polar explorer Eric Larsen.
Don't let the snow keep you down. Instead, keep moving with these tips from polar explorer Eric Larsen.
Sleep warmer. Sleep better.
Learn the basics of camping in the cold season with polar explorer Eric Larsen.
Stay warm in the snow by mastering this basic skill.
Master the art of selecting a safe cook site and storing your smellables with a help from photographer Matt Hage.
BACKPACKER Skills Editor Corey Buhay is here to help you master grizzly country's most essential safety gear.
How do you make sure bear-proof products are strong enough to withstand a hungry griz? Give a food-filled bear canister to one and see if he can break it open.
Whether you're solo or with a group, the BACKPACKER editors show you how to safely cross a raging river–no bridge necessary.
