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Photo Essays

Galleries of photographs featuring a lightweight backpacking trek and annotated in the first person, with insight into the author's experiences, equipment, and route.

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Off-trail in the Teton Wilderness – Take 2

Sep 3, 2013 by Luke Schmidt

Grizzly Bears! Mountain Goats! Elk! With a clear conscience the author returns to conquer this vast wilderness.

Off-trail in the Teton Wilderness

Aug 27, 2013 by Luke Schmidt

The Teton Wilderness is vast and beautiful. Take a journey through this landscape and enjoy the scenery.

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Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon Photo Essay

Aug 27, 2013 by Jeremy McAllister

Buckskin Gulch is one of the top 10 most dangerous hikes in America as sudden rain fall can lead to flash floods. Paria Canyon is stunning. Grab a seat and relive the journey.

Global Test Conclusion: Honeymooning in the Backcountry

Jun 18, 2013 by Danny Milks & Kristin Tennessen

Danny and Kristin wrap up their 2-year Honeymoon with Backcountry skiing in Europe and discover their home.

Yellowstone River Packrafting

Feb 5, 2013 by Ryan Jordan

An Introduction to Packrafting in the Yellowstone River Corridor between its headwaters and Big Timber, MT.

Photo Essay: Spanish Peaks, Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Montana

Jan 31, 2013 by Ryan Jordan

Photos from a Scout trek across the Spanish Peaks in Southwest Montana, with some insight into how we incorporate an ultralight ethic into groups.

Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness: Photo Essay

Oct 9, 2012 by Ryan Jordan

Photos and a Gear List from the 2012 Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp.

2012 Photo Contest Winners!

Mar 6, 2012 by Backpacking Light

The votes are counted, photos drooled over, and the top ten are in. Congrats to all who entered – the eye candy was gorgeous!

Global Test Main Page

May 20, 2011 by BackpackingLight Magazine

Danny Milks and Kristin Tennessen left California in September 2009 to embark upon a two-year international backpacking adventure. Follow their travels, break down their gear lists, and step into their photos for a global adventure like nothing you’ve ever seen!

Keeping it Real in Bolivia’s Cordillera Real: Global Test Photo Essay

May 3, 2011 by Danny Milks & Kristin Tennessen

Lightweight backpacking in Bolivia’s northern Andes.

Tall Tales from Colca Canyon, Peru: Global Test Photo Essay

Apr 26, 2011 by Danny Milks & Kristin Tennessen

Trekking in one of the world’s deepest canyons.

Hiking the Santa Cruz Loop in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca: Global Test Photo Essay

Apr 19, 2011 by Kristin Tennessen and Danny Milks

Escaping the “boxes” of modern society in the heart of the breathtaking Peruvian Andes.

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