Unexpected Gear Of Mountain Pro Andrew Skurka
From Frito-laced chili homemade kits, this is some of the unexpected gear that lightens renowned explorer Andrew Skurka’s pack and keeps him safe and comfortable while knocking out huge miles.
At 1,300 Miles, Remote ‘GPT’ Is Longest Trail In South America
A little-known trail follows a spectacular route through the heart of Patagonia and beyond. As of now, there is no guidebook – yet.
Dog Safety: 7 Items For The Field This Fall
A few products and a kit you can make at home will make outings with your pup safer and more enjoyable.
Did An Unknown Hiker Just Break Every A.T. Record?
Her story seems inconceivable, but an unknown hiker claims to have bested Karl Meltzer’s day-old record on the AT, and she claims to have done it self-supported.
Watch: Running 600 Miles Across The Rocky Mountains
Crossing just three paved roads, but 13 mountain ranges, the ‘Crown Traverse’ is a North American backcountry route unlike any other.
Against The Clock: ‘White Mountain Direttissima’
Covering more than 240 miles, a man knocked out 48 peaks in New Hampshire in less than 6 days, unsupported.
24,000 Kilometers: ‘Trans Canada Trail’ Longest In World
Canada is about to finish the world’s longest trail network. Lace up your boots, pump up your tires, ready your paddles, and prepare for 24,000km of adventure.
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Batteries Required: PCT Hikers’ Favorite Apps, Gadgets Off-Grid
Manage business and communicate electronically from the trail. The Packing It Out crew explains how they’ve written nearly a dozen stories, filed photographs, and stayed productive from the PCT.
Highpointing: Climb To The Top Of 50 States
Highpointing, as this state-by-state, summit-seeking pursuit is called, has garnered a following of more than 10,000 people.
Breaking: Belgian Man Claims PCT Record
Karel Sabbe, a 26-year-old dentist from Belgium, claims to have set a new record on the Pacific Crest Trail. He hiked the 2,660-mile trail in 52 days.
Cleaning Up The PCT: 620lbs Of Trash And Counting
The packing it out crew is closing in on Oregon, ‘so close we can almost smell it!’ But a side trip to Mount Whitney, trash collection, and a engagements have shrunk the time to close in on the finish the trail before the chill of winter.
Beyond The Gear: 9 Questions With Eric Larsen
Famed polar explorer Eric Larsen divulges on favorite gear, not being good at anything, and almost getting eaten by polar bears.
Beyond The Gear: 9 Questions With Andrew Skurka
Long-distance backpacker Andrew Skurka tells us about his cat Oden, his favorite gear, his next big adventure, and his stint as a camp counselor in our exclusive interview series, Beyond The Gear.
Packing It Out: Thru-Hiking Food And Logistics
The ‘Packing It Out’ crew offers some tips on how to eat right while logging big miles during a thru-hike.
Canine Companion: Hiking Big Miles With Dogs
Want to hike further with your pup? Our contributor has logged hundreds of miles with her Newfoundland-Lab mix and has a few tips.
Essential Survival: How To Avoid Bears
Bear encounters are no joke, you’re better off avoiding the animals altogether – here’s how.
‘Pacific Crest Trail’ Crew Update: 720 miles, 530lbs of Trash
With nearly a pound of trash per mile, the ‘Packing It Out’ crew finds that the Pacific Crest Trail definitely needed a good cleaning.
‘Warrior Hike’ Aids Vets Through Outdoor Therapy
An inaugural five-day hike in Indiana hopes to raise awareness and provide alternative ‘outdoor therapy’ services to veterans and first responders coping with post-traumatic stress disorder.
5 Unexpected Essentials For Hiking Big Miles
To hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail, you need only the essentials. The ‘Packing It Out’ trio lists five such essentials they’ve relied on throughout their journey thus far.
Know Before You Go: Essentials For Hiking The Wave
Score a permit for The Wave, a distinctive rock formation on Coyote Buttes in the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument and prepare for a stout hike that few get to experience.
Thru-Hike Health: Backpacking Tips To Go The Distance
Walking thousands of miles with a loaded backpack informs new ways to stay healthy on the long trails in backpacking, some of which apply to everyday life.
Years In Making, 67-Mile Hiking Trail In L.A. Near Complete
Beyond the smog and beach crowds, L.A. has one of the nation’s best wilderness trails, and this June it opens in full.
Better With Age: ‘Greybeard’ Eyes Appalachian Trail Record
At 80, Dale Sanders set the record for oldest person to paddle the length of the Mississippi. Now, he’s got sights set on another record: The Appalachian Trail.
Interview: Gene Epsy Recalls 1951 AT Thru-Hike
In 1951, Gene Espy became just the second person to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. Oh, how times have changed.
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Close-Up: KEEN Versatrail ‘Light Hiker’ Refined
The KEEN Versatrail appeals to casual outdoors types and hardcore hikers alike, we caught up with shoe designer Miroslav Milanov to get his take on the new shoe.
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Lowe Alpine: New-Generation Backpacks For 2016
Lowe Alpine’s 2016 pack line has breathable back panels, customizable fit, and plenty of accessories.
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5 Epic Treks From Backpacker’s ‘100 Best Hikes’
Get out on these five spectacular hikes from Backpacker’s Top 100.
Meet Tuxie, The Cat Who Loves To Hike
Tuxie is the real deal hiking cat, pawing up to eight miles a day on adventures across the Southeast United States.
The Comprehensive Gear Guide For Your Adventure Dog
Thousands of miles of hiking, running, and exploring with a dog have uncovered some must-have gear to keep you and your four-legged friend safe and happy.
High Routes: Backpacking’s Exciting Next Level
‘High routes’ are concentrated adventure. Go high, and stay as high as possible without any technical climbing. Renowned backpacker Andrew Skurka explains how.
The Resort That Adventure Built: ‘True North’ Basecamp
Just feet from groomed fat bike trails in the winter or mountain bike singletrack in summer, a new resort in northern Minnesota redefines the cabin in the woods as an adventure haven. Welcome to True North Basecamp.
