SLEEPING BAGS & PADS: A good night’s rest can take the sting out of the hardest day. We snoozed through hundreds of backcountry nights to find bags for every camper...

WHEN THE FOREST IS AN ESCAPE
For the hikers of the Refugee Women’s Network, the trail is a way back to what they left behind.

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HORROR
Vancouver Island’s premier backpacking trail is a wonderland for hikers—but has a dark history..

SMALLER CROWDS, BIGGER ADVENTURES
There are 423 national park units in the U.S., and 6,600 state parks. Do the math: 
If you’re looking to lose the crowds this summer, start with America’s other best idea.

SIERRA TIME
Before Kim Stanley Robinson wrote his Hugo and Nebula Award-winning books (the Mars trilogy among them), he was a hiker fi rst and foremost. Head into California’s high country with him, and see it anew.

FITNESS GUIDE FOR AWESOME ADVENTURES
You’ve got goals, and we’ve got the workout plans and inspiration to help you achieve them.

THE RIVER THAT YEARNS TO RUN FREE
A hike along the Elwha River—freed from the dam that once held it back—gives perspective on half a millenium of persecution, and a home worth fighting for in the Washington Cascades.

THE 50 BEST HIKES IN AMERICA
We asked, you answered: These trails are the top in their respective states, according to Backpacker readers, contributors, and editors. It’s the ultimate to-do list.

BREAKING TRAIL
Meet Christopher Fisher, the new world record holder for most vertical feet gained in a single month.

A PLACE APART
Our gear editor discovers an untouched alpine paradise on a ski tour through Oregon’s Wallowa mountains.
BY ELI BERNSTEIN

WINTER’S MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I keep my feet warm? Am I getting frostbite? How do bears go to the bathroom when they’re hibernating? We answer these pressing questions and more in this handy reference guide.
BY ZOE GATES AND EMMA VEIDT

FLOWING INTO SILENCE
During a career photographing the world’s most remote places, the author had experienced nature’s deepest silences. But it was on this trip to a normally dry stretch of the Colorado River where he heard something profound.
BY PETE MCBRIDE

IF THESE HILLS COULD TALK
The concept of environmental personhood—giving human rights to areas of land—has been part of indigenous governance for centuries. Now, it’s beginning to emerge as a legal tactic in environmental cases. Does this approach have any chance of success?
BY ELIZABETH MILLER

SMOKE EATERS ON THE FRONT LINES
Climate change has led to more frequent and devastating wildfires, requiring war-like tactics to fight. Follow a crew of firefighters on the flaming front of 2020’s largest blaze.
BY LANCE GARLAND

TOMORROW’S HEROES
Meet the new wave of hikers working to fight the effects of our warming planet—and trek the trails that inspire them.
BY STEVE JOHNSON

AMERICA’S FRIENDLIEST SUMMITS
Who says hiking has to be hard? This summer, set your sights on 15 peaks that don’t play hard to get.
BY LAURA LANCASTER

PILGRIM’S PROGRESS
A hiker on the Camino de Santiago in Spain drops modern convenience to try and find humanity at its most essential. There are few guarantees in life; there is always The Way.
BY PATTY HODAPP

Footwear
Tackle any terrain in comfort with these 1 0 top picks.

Sleeping bags & Pads
Snuggle up in these cozy sleep systems, which prioritize warmth and packability.

THE BEST NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE
Hike in, pitch your tent, and prepare to be amazed at one of the 10 finest campsites in the entire national park system. 
BY LAURA LANCASTER

A HERO’S JOURNEY
Can a single hiking trail bring a divided country together? Rue McKenrick set out on an 11,000-mile journey to find out.
BY BILL DONAHUE

EDITORS’ CHOICE SNOW AWARDS
Our testers braved the elements to help us pick the warmest, l ightest, best new winter gear.

SHATTERED ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
What’s it take to finish a 2,600-mile thru-hike? Perseverance, patience, and an intimate understanding of pain, in all of its different forms.
By Barney “Scout” Mann

ALMOST FAMOUS
As the pandemic sends more people outside, popular destinations are busier than ever. Find solitude this season at one of these 15 under-theradar spots.
By Heather Balogh Rochfort

NURTURE IN NATURE
Outdoor kids grow up connected to nature, but does that adequately prepare them for the journey of life? One mother assesses her work as her oldest child prepares to leave the nest.  
By Tracy Ross

TROUBLESHOOT YOUR WEEKEND
Weekends are sacred. Protect yours against 21 common trip killers with tips and destination picks for every region.

LISTEN TO THE FOREST
Learn the wisdom of the forests from the indigenous people who live among and rely on them.
By Leslie Hsu Oh

A VIEW FROM THE END
Three scientists hike deep into the California backcountry to chronicle the last stand of the Grizzly Glacier. 
By Bill Donahue

FAMILY CAMPING
Keep your whole crew comfortable with these gear picks.

HYDRATION
Fill, filter, and drink—hydrated hikers are happy hikers.

ROCK CLIMBING
Get vertical safely with this perfect kit..

THE FIRST THRU-HIKER: It’s time to add a new name to
the pantheon of long-distance pioneers. Peter L. Parsons hiked the Continental Divide before anyone dreamed of building a trail along it. By Barney “Scout” Mann, TRAIL TOWN, USA: The CDT brought this hiker home. He just didn’t know it until he
walked into town. By Chris Walker...

CATALONIA DREAMING
Spain’s adventure capital combines the
best of European trekking: mountain huts,
centuries-old villages, and trail food that
will spoil you forever, THE VAMPIRE TRAIL
Explore Dracula’s home turf in Romania’s
Transylvanian Alps, where you can
immerse yourself in mythology among
Europe’s biggest population of wolves...

ADVENTURE U FIX YOUR KIT Keep your gear going longer with repair and maintenance tips.

VIEWFINDER BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK, WV See the best of this gorge on three hikes that go low, high, and everywhere in-between.

WHERE’S THE REMOTE? Learn from one family’s quest to visit the most isolated spot in every state. By Matt Crossman

TOUGH LOVE
Guides, editors, and readers share their
favorite last-forever gear, SHELLS
When the weather turns, these lightweight
jackets have your back...

VIEWFINDER SAMUEL H. BOARDMAN STATE SCENIC CORRIDOR, OREGON See seven arches, dozens of sea
stacks, and no one else on this trip along a remote  coastline, LIFE LISTGOTHIC, COLORADO Discover a backcountry ghost town with snowshoeing, ski
touring, and a luxurious hut, 25ADVENTURE U
PLAN A THRU-HIKE Complete a long trail with
advice on pacing, food, and doing town stops right...

AUGUST CANADA: Ancient human history and some of North America’s most concentrated wildlife meet in the Great Bear Rainforest. By Ted Alvarez, JUNE ALASKA: Float among icebergs in Wrangell-
St. Elias National Park and Preserve, and you’ll understand
why this state still deserves to be called the last frontier.
By Louisa Albanese, MARCH NEPAL: The Great Himalaya Trail puts
all other long-distance routes to shame. By Wiebke Nedel...

THE EXPERIENCE ADMITTING YOU’RE WRONG: It’s never easy, but the consequences are a lot bigger
if you don’t face the facts in the backcountry., BOOT CAMP HIKE HEAVY: Train for hauling big loads
with exercises that build strength and power...

VIEWFINDER: Most hikers know fall in the desert is special. Not many know about this redrock arch, 32PASS/FAIL BAKE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY: A dozen cupcakes? With an ultralight stove? One hiker brings the muffin cups to camp in this baking throwdown...

ROUND THE MOUNTAIN: A mountain has many faces. See them all when you
circle—not climb—a peak. Here are the 14 best summit circumnavigations in the country. By Ryan Wichelns, PEAK FINDER: If the best mountain is the one closest to you, better know the top peak in your state. BACKPACKER readers voted on their favorite local summits so you can find yours...

BADGES OF HONOR: What’s better than one amazing park adventure?
Twenty-fi ve of them. From starry skies to slot canyons, this to-do list will keep any hiker busy. By Elisabeth Kwak-Heff eran, MOM’S BIG ADVENTURE: After watching his mother struggle through the fi rst years of retirement, a writer resolves to help her knock off her bucket list—in one mega dose of Southwest scenery.
By Ted Alvarez...

WEEKENDS: Basecamp in the Sierra’s Ansel Adams Wilderness; get lost in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens; and explore,VIEWFINDER CATERPILLAR HILL, MAINE Wander through an undiscovered coastal forest, GEOPINION THE GRANDER CANYON Nothing against that chasm in Arizona, but this one’s better...

THE LAST CANYON After decades combing the Southwest for the secrets of the Old Ones, a writer confronts the greatest mystery of all.

HIKE LIKE A PRO Whether you’re a trail veteran or just starting out, use these 100 tips and tricks to upgrade your next trek. Consider this the backpacker’s bible.

ROOM SERVICE Southern California’s new Backbone Trail has everything but campsites. Can hikers leverage L.A.’s vacation rentals to turn the 67-mile route into a legitimate thru-hike?

In Good Hands The National Park Service and
Native Americans work together in Arizona’s Canyon de Chelly. BY COREY BUHAY, Hikers Wanted
Good news for you: The best way to help these trails is to lace up your boots and see them yourself. BY KELLY BASTONE...

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