Sports
Backpacker
Link 10 Peaks In A Day
A seasoned mountaineer battles a storm and his ego during a single-day attempt of New Hampshire’s Presidential Traverse.
4 min |
August 2017
Backpacker
Extreme Attraction
What draws us to the planet’s outer edges? On a trek from the Lower 48’s lowest point to its highest, MARK JENKINS looks for answers.
10+ min |
August 2017
Backpacker
The Sharpest Tool In The Shed
What does it take to keep the Pacific Crest Trail clear of debris for decades? A guy like Pickaxe Pete.
6 min |
August 2017
Backpacker
Safe Foraging
Everything looks good when you’re starving. Let Den Mother tell you what’s really on the menu.
2 min |
August 2017
Backpacker
The Play List
This month’s top trips and picks.
8 min |
October 2016
Backpacker
Skishoe
Can a diehard winter athlete take on a new sport—and the frustration of becoming a beginner again?
4 min |
November 2017
backpacker
survival
my dad’s fists slammed into the thick animal, but the bear wouldn’t leave.
5 min |