How do trails form? Why do trails form? Come to think of it, what is a trail? These are but a few of the (deceptively simple) questions author Robert Moor attempts to answer in his book On Trails (Simon and Schuster, 2016). Moor – a lifelong backpacker and Appalachian Trail thru-hiker in addition to being a writer – approaches his subject with lyrical language and journalistic due-process. The result is a book as quietly spiritual as it is wildly informative.
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Book Review – Ultralight Recipes for Outdoor Explorers
Introduction Backcountry Foodie – Ultralight Recipes for Outdoor Explorers by Aaron Owens Mayhew, MS, RDN, CD. is a cookbook containing 50 dry-based ingredient recipes along with detailed nutritional information for each. The target audience is backcountry adventurers looking to expand their dining options, drop some consumable weight, save money over pre-packaged meals, and those concerned with […]
High Sierra Trail (Film) Review
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.
Review of Fixing Your Feet: Prevention and Treatments for Athletes by John Vonhof
A very well-written book that is recommended for anyone interested in learning the best ways to take care of their feet.
Podcast: Roman Dial on his Book, Packrafting!
Ron Craighead interviews Roman Dial on the release of his new book, Packrafting!
Affluenza: Fact-Heavy Book Carries a Lightweight Message
Affluenza, as it is defined by the authors, is “a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.”
New Book on PACKRAFTING Sends Rapidly Growing Sport to the Mainstream
Backpacking Light Magazine to launch first book on Packrafting in June 2008.
Website Review: UltralightLiving.com
UltralightLiving.com explores the extension of ultralight backpacking philosophies to other areas of your life.
Backpacking Light Print Magazine Issue 8 – Online Supplement
Backpacking Light Print Magazine Issue 8 portal to reprints and supplements.
Travel Channel to Feature Lightweight Backpacking Expert Dr. Ryan Jordan
Dr. Ryan Jordan, a guru of ultralight backpacking in the outdoor industry, will be featured on an upcoming series for the Travel Channel. Jordan, a renowned outdoor enthusiast, engineer, and publisher of BackpackingLight.com, will provide techniques for lightening your load when backpacking. Jordan will appear on the “ultra-lite backpacking” segment of the Travel Gear weekly magazine show, a series of the Travel Channel, at 5 p.m. EDT on August 7. The show will also re-air at 5:30 p.m. EDT on September 18 in the United States and on October 18 in some Asia-Pacific countries.