Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking School 2009
Interested in hands-on lightweight backpacking and camping education? Backpacking Light is preparing its 2009 course calendar, to include courses in trekking, packrafting, long distance hiking, and snow travel! Learn more about how to go light in safety, comfort, and style ยป
This Week's Features at BackpackingLight.com
By Roger Caffin |
on December 30 | in
Techniques »
Make Your Own GearAfter using the original snow stakes in extreme conditions, the design has been enhanced to extend the life of both your snow stakes and your guylines.
By Chris Townsend |
on December 30 | in
Places »
Photo EssaysReminisce about the warm colors of the fall with Chris Townsend's evocative photography.
By Don Wilson |
on December 30 | in
People »
InterviewsDana shares his thoughts on lightweight trends, gear testing, breakthrough products and assorted other topics.
By Erin Mckittrick; photos by Erin Mckittrick and Bretwood (Hig) Higman |
on December 25 | in
Places »
Photo EssaysAdventurers Erin McKittrick and Bretwood Higman summarize their 4000-mile trek in photos and prose.
By Carol Crooker |
on December 25 | in
Trends »
PodcastsA few weeks after completing their 4000-mile journey by foot, ski and packraft from Seattle to the Aleutian Islands, Erin and Hig share a tale of a destructive bear encounter, their favorite gear, future plans, and why being good at transitions was a vital ingredient to the trip's success.
By BackpackingLight.com Staff |
on December 16 | in
Trends »
CommentaryBackpacking Light staff pick their favorite gear of 2008.
By David McClure |
on December 16 | in
Places »
Trip ReportsBackpacking Light member David McClure's forty-two-day traverse of the French/Spanish border mountains.
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