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About Maggie Slepian

Maggie Slepian is a full-time freelancer based in Bozeman, Montana. When she isn't in front of a computer, she's usually backpacking, biking, or dressing her cat in small replicas of human clothes.

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Learning Curve: Learning to Suffer

Jan 12, 2021 by Maggie Slepian

BPL columnist Maggie Slepian unpacks suffering in endurance sports.

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A Gear Confession

Dec 11, 2020 by Maggie Slepian

Chances are, you’ve got something in your pack that could be lighter, but it works for you. Maggie Slepian shares her heaviest items.

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Learning Curve: A Shoulder Season Reminder

Dec 8, 2020 by Maggie Slepian

BPL columnist Maggie Slepian reminds new and old hands alike to prepare for shoulder-season backpacking accordingly.

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Learning Curve: Breaking Loose

Nov 17, 2020 by Maggie Slepian

I fell into a rut, like many of us when an activity is familiar and comfortable. It took connecting with a more experienced backpacker to show me I had the knowledge and skills to push myself into new territory.

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Learning Curve: In Over Your Head

Oct 6, 2020 by Maggie Slepian

The Learning Curve is a new column by outdoor journalist Maggie Slepian. In this installment, she talks about how easy it is to find yourself in over your head in the outdoors.

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