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Hiking with Tripod on the Colorado Trail

Trips May 20, 2024 Editor’s Note: This story contains descriptions of animal abuse and trauma related to a rescue dog. Introduction: Tripod’s Story Can anyone own a 4-legged canine rescue? Three-legged? Toothless? Hacked off...

Clouds and McLeods

Expedition & Trip Reports April 24, 2023

James Montavon discusses giving back to the trail community through his experience volunteering with the Colorado Trail Foundation.

Strange Homecomings: A Journey on the Colorado Trail

Expedition & Trip Reports February 9, 2023

Nikki Stavile returns to Colorado finding her home state changed but finds solace in the unpredictable mountains along the Colorado Trail.

I’m Breaking Up with the West

Issues October 15, 2021

Andrew Marshall uses a trip around the Collegiate Peaks Loop in Colorado to ponder his future in the American West.

Learning Curve: Unpacking Backpacking

Essays July 27, 2021

In a year of back-and-forth hiking plans and a busy career in backpacking media, Maggie works on understanding what backpacking means to her.

The Overlook: Backpacking in a Time of Uncertainty

Essays January 19, 2021

Is backpacking suddenly...hard? Ben Kilbourne understands, and discusses how to deal with it during uncertain times.

Unpacked: “Free Outside” by Jeff Garmire Book Review

Media Reviews November 23, 2020

BPL columnist Mark Wetherington reviews the book “Free Outside” by fellow BPL member and author - and Colorado Trail FKT holder - Jeff Garmire.

Jeff Garmire is Attempting an Unsupported FKT of the Colorado Trail

News August 28, 2020

Jeff Garmire is attempting a Colorado Trail FKT (fastest known time). Here's his approach, gear, tracking info, and more. He started today.