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  • Leave No Trace and Ultralight Backpacking: Revisiting Best Practices Based on Advances in Recreation Ecology Science

    Live Stream (Online)

    Explore how modern recreation ecology informs updated Leave No Trace principles for ultralight backpackers. This course examines the latest scientific insights to refine backcountry ethics, minimize environmental impact, and adapt best practices for today's lightweight hiking gear and travel methods. Ideal for conscientious hikers, educators, and outdoor leaders.

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    BPL Community Campfire

    Live Stream (Online)

    Join us for Backpacking Light Community Campfire, a live online event with Founder Ryan Jordan featuring the latest Backpacking Light news, upcoming events, and website updates, plus an open community Q&A—bring your questions and join the conversation.

  • Backcountry Weather, Streamflow, and Snowpack Forecasting

    Live Stream (Online)

    Backcountry Weather, Streamflow, and Snowpack Forecasting Masterclass: Learn how to use models, public datasets, methods, frameworks, and step-by-step processes to build your own customized environmental forecasts for trip and route...

  • Promotional banner for “Backpacking Light presents Trail Days Online 2026.” Large headline text reads “Trail Days Online! 2026.” The event features guest speakers with circular headshots labeled: Kevin Benes, Sarah Berkeley, Blake Boles, Bailey Bremner, Steve Evans, Anna Frost, Jeff Garmire, Meghan Hicks, Pete Hill, Ryan Jordan, Mike McClure, Sarah Ortiz, Nicole Snell, Dave Swink, and Emylene Vandervelden. A “Sponsored By” section displays logos for Arms of Andes, Brynje (Norway 1887), Durston, Suluk 46, Enlightened Equipment, Gossamer Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Tenkara USA, Zenbivy, Feathered Friends, and Igneous. Event details at the bottom read: “Save the Date! March 5 to 7, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM US MST.” A call to action says: “Get your free ticket today! backpackinglight.com/traildays.” The background features a trail surface at the top and a mountain silhouette along the bottom.

    Trail Days Online! 2026 – Day 1

    Live Stream (Online)

    Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear, skills, and more!

  • Promotional banner for “Backpacking Light presents Trail Days Online 2026.” Large headline text reads “Trail Days Online! 2026.” The event features guest speakers with circular headshots labeled: Kevin Benes, Sarah Berkeley, Blake Boles, Bailey Bremner, Steve Evans, Anna Frost, Jeff Garmire, Meghan Hicks, Pete Hill, Ryan Jordan, Mike McClure, Sarah Ortiz, Nicole Snell, Dave Swink, and Emylene Vandervelden. A “Sponsored By” section displays logos for Arms of Andes, Brynje (Norway 1887), Durston, Suluk 46, Enlightened Equipment, Gossamer Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Tenkara USA, Zenbivy, Feathered Friends, and Igneous. Event details at the bottom read: “Save the Date! March 5 to 7, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM US MST.” A call to action says: “Get your free ticket today! backpackinglight.com/traildays.” The background features a trail surface at the top and a mountain silhouette along the bottom.

    Trail Days Online! 2026 – Day 2

    Live Stream (Online)

    Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear, skills, and more!

  • Promotional banner for “Backpacking Light presents Trail Days Online 2026.” Large headline text reads “Trail Days Online! 2026.” The event features guest speakers with circular headshots labeled: Kevin Benes, Sarah Berkeley, Blake Boles, Bailey Bremner, Steve Evans, Anna Frost, Jeff Garmire, Meghan Hicks, Pete Hill, Ryan Jordan, Mike McClure, Sarah Ortiz, Nicole Snell, Dave Swink, and Emylene Vandervelden. A “Sponsored By” section displays logos for Arms of Andes, Brynje (Norway 1887), Durston, Suluk 46, Enlightened Equipment, Gossamer Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Tenkara USA, Zenbivy, Feathered Friends, and Igneous. Event details at the bottom read: “Save the Date! March 5 to 7, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM US MST.” A call to action says: “Get your free ticket today! backpackinglight.com/traildays.” The background features a trail surface at the top and a mountain silhouette along the bottom.

    Trail Days Online! 2026 – Day 3

    Live Stream (Online)

    Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear, skills, and more!