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Solo across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Brooks Range, Alaska
A solo, multi-week expedition along the Brooks Range proves to be mentally and physically challenging as the author faced uncertain conditions and rugged terrain.
ISPO 2015: Part 3
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 14
News this week: The U.S. Senate votes yes on SA 838, Eric Barone becomes the fastest man on a mountain bike, YouTube opens 360 video uploading, an off-trail route in King's Canyon, Exped Lightning Review, and much more!
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 13
News this week: Expedition Brings Sight to the Blind in Nepal, Skiing in the Cascades, Gear needed to Hike PCT in the Winter, 83-Year-Old who Runs a Ski Resort, and much more!
ISPO 2015: Part 2
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
Lake Superior Coastal Trail Adventure
The Superior Coastal trail offers stunning views of Lake Superior that for this duo of hikers symbolized a shared spiritual transformation that cannot be erased.
New Balance Leadville MT1210 Runners version 2 Spotlight Review
Very similar to the first version, these lightweight shoes perform well for trail running or hiking.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 12
News this week: Steger's Solo Winter Traverse through the Boundary Waters, the 235-mile Trans-Adirondack Route, ISPO 2015, and more!
ISPO 2015: Part 1, Clothing
ISPO brings the top outdoor retailers together and gives us an opportunity to evaluate their gear firsthand.
Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 11
Backpacking Light has scoured the web and will now bring you salient backpacking news stories, gear releases, and trip reports.