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Backpacking Alone Is for Everyone

April 2, 2021 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

It can feel overwhelming to backpack or hike alone. That’s a good thing. Learn why and where our editor chooses to backpack alone — and how you can too.

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How to Enjoy a Bear Encounter

August 19, 2019 |  By Nicole Qualtieri

By taking the time to learn how to employ a variety of safety strategies around our ursine friends, you can safely enjoy a bear encounter. Promise.

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