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BACKCOUNTRY ADVENTURES

REFLECTIONS ON BACKCOUNTRY SKIING FROM CODY TOWNSEND AND IAN PROVO

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BETTER GEAR + EXPERIENCE = FARTHER DISTANCE: THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT
Backpacking

BETTER GEAR + EXPERIENCE = FARTHER DISTANCE: THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT

Words and Photos by Rebecca SperryWe all see them on the trail and internally (or externally) cringe. Maybe they have on a backpack; maybe they’re just carrying a water bottle. Their footwear might...
One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness
100-Mile Wilderness

One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness

Words & Photos by Deedra Zeeh What do you tell others about a 100-mile walk in the woods? How do you describe it? Do you tell them that you feel more alive than you have in years? Do you tell t...
Smooth Operator: How to Maximize Backpacking Efficiency with Garrett Martin
Appalachian Trail

Smooth Operator: How to Maximize Backpacking Efficiency with Garrett Martin

Words and Photos by Garrett Martin Hyperlite Mountain Gear Superbud, Garrett "Pricepoint" Martin (@somedudewalking), has picked up a thing or two about using time wisely on his thru hike of the App...
A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain
Appalachian Trail

A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain

Words & photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. At least, that was the current total at the time this post was put together. Jeff Gar...
Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail
Backpacking

Let’s Meet In The Middle: Hip Stability And Stretching For The Trail

Words and Video by Kat Englishman, Photo by Joe Klementovich One of the quintessential ailments of a hiker and backpacker is feeling tight in the hips, hamstrings, and lower back muscles. It makes ...
Zero Evidence at the Scene: The Essence and Importance of Leave No Trace
Backpacking

Zero Evidence at the Scene: The Essence and Importance of Leave No Trace

Words and Photos by Rebecca Sperry Spend any amount of time in the outdoors community, and you'll be hard-pressed not to hear the three-word phrase, "Leave No Trace," pass over the lips of at least...
Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How To Resupply Like A Champ On A Thru Hike, Part 3
Backcountry Food

Keep Your Feet On The Gas: How To Resupply Like A Champ On A Thru Hike, Part 3

Words & Photos from Eloise Robbins Not surprisingly, food plays a dominant role in any adventure! Depending on where you're going, it may not always be a straightforward process to make sure yo...
Meteorological Crystal Balls: How to Get Accurate Forecasts for Backcountry Locations
Backpacking

Meteorological Crystal Balls: How to Get Accurate Forecasts for Backcountry Locations

Words & Photos from Michael DeYoung Spencer Glacier, like most Alaska glaciers, is disappearing. I've seen dramatic shrinking in my lifetime (I've been photographing the same glaciers for 30 ye...
Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo
Backpacking

Party of One: Overcoming the Fear of Hiking Solo

Words & Photos by Rebecca Sperry In the past six years since I started hiking, I've spent over 90% of my time on trail hiking solo. I choose to go solo for a variety of reasons (it's easier, I ...
Chasing Ten with Tyson Perkins
Backpacking

Chasing Ten with Tyson Perkins

How long have you been going light? I started really getting into backpacking with a few roommates at the time around 2012. With my limited funds, I had to stick to cheap, flimsy packs purchased at...
Chasing Ten with Mike St. Pierre
Backpacking

Chasing Ten with Mike St. Pierre

How long have you been going light? I’ve been backpacking for over 20 years with the turning point towards going ultralight starting 15 years ago. After lugging huge, overly prepared packs around o...
Never Not Learning: How to Pack Light For Backpacking with Mike St. Pierre
Backpacking

Never Not Learning: How to Pack Light For Backpacking with Mike St. Pierre

Words & Photos by Mike St. Pierre When you’re first learning the ins-and-outs of how to pack light for backpacking, it’s important to understand that it’s a process. I still constantly refine t...

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