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Book Review: Trail of the Lost

Media Reviews February 29, 2024

Mark Wetherington reviews the Trail of the Lost by Andrea Lankford and reacts to the implications it unveils for backpackers.

Q & A with Shilletha Curtis

People October 19, 2020

Shilletha Curtis was awarded a Backpacking Light Diversity Grant in 2020 to help her prepare, acquire gear, and train for her next dream: hiking the Triple Crown. We caught up with Shilletha for a quick interview.

High Sierra Trail (Film) Review

Media Reviews June 17, 2018

The High Sierra Trail Film by Chris Smead explores the history and wonder of the John Muir Trail's little brother in this festival circuit documentary.

Getting to know “Buck” Nelson: Modern Mountain Man

People July 19, 2016

"Buck" Nelson might be the closest thing to a modern mountain man. Read Jorgen Johansson's interview with the man who loves the outdoors.

Completing the Triple Crown in One Year – Preparation & Planning

Trips July 15, 2016

Jeff Garmire is currently completing the Triple Crown in one year. He'll be one of the handful of people to accomplish this feat.

Backpacking News Digest (December 4, 2015)

News December 4, 2015

This week's news: Man Completes Triple Crown of Hiking; A Search for a Missing Climber is Suspended; Explorers Look to Walk 1,000 miles through the Middle East, and more - plus some stimulating forum discussion questions!

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 26

Current Events (*) November 3, 2015

In This Month's News: Woman Plans 5-Year Trek Across the Americas; Man and Woman Meet and Marry on the PCT; UL Sleeping Bag and Quilt Comparison Table; Ingredients for Planning an Expedition; Beginner Tenkara Tips; and much more!

Faces No. 4: Heather “Anish” Anderson

Interviews ("Faces") (*) October 28, 2015

Anish set the self-supported record for the Appalachian Trail at the end of September, and is the first person to hold simultaneous records on the AT and the PCT.

Bear Attack in the Rockies

Expedition & Trip Reports October 13, 2015

Bear attacks are frightening and unexpected. This author shares her bear encounter with the hiking community.

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 25

Current Events (*) September 28, 2015

FBI Fugitive Found on Appalachian Trail, A Survival Video Game, The Zion Flash Flood, A "Walk In the Woods" Inspires People to Get Out, MSR FlyLite Tent, and much more!

Beyond Backpacking, by Ray Jardine (Book Review)

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Book Review: Beyond Backpacking

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition – August 2001)

Tips, Tricks, and Hacks August 27, 2001

Lightweight Backpacking 101: An Introductory Manual for Lightening Your Load Today (1st Edition - August 2001)

On the Trail With Lynne Whelden (Interview)

Interviews ("Faces") (*) August 6, 2001 Lynne Whelden is known in the backpacking world for his documentary films and instruction videos on the various aspects of hiking. His “How to…” videos are considered a valuable resource...