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The Overlook: Backpacking in a Time of Uncertainty

Jan 19, 2021 by Ben Kilbourne

animus river

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

Animas River, Ben Kilbourne, Colorado, colorado trail, covid-19, pandemic, quarantine, San Juans, The Overlook, Uinta Highline Trail, Weminuche Wilderness

Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part Three

Nov 3, 2020 by Rex Sanders

In part three of his series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders uses video and animation to help you visualize just how crazy this wildfire season has been.

2020, august complex, bark beetles, blm, California, climate change, closure, Colorado, conservation, east troublesome fire, herbicide, mechanical thinning, national forest, national parks, video, west, wildfires, youtube

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Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part Two

Oct 30, 2020 by Rex Sanders

In part two of his essay series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders explores how backpackers must adapt to the new normal.

2020, august complex, bark beetles, blm, California, climate change, closure, Colorado, conservation, east troublesome fire, herbicide, mechanical thinning, national forest, national parks, west, wildfires

Adapting to Changing Wildfires: Part One

Oct 27, 2020 by Rex Sanders

In the first part of his series on modern wildfires, Rex Sanders runs through the most common dangers associated with wildfires – and what you can do about them.

California, Colorado, east troublesome fire, rocky mountains, safety, sierra nevada, skills, smoke, west, western, Wildfire

Jeff Garmire is Attempting an Unsupported FKT of the Colorado Trail

Aug 28, 2020 by Ryan Jordan

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

Colorado, colorado trail, fastpacking, fkt

A “Speshul” Hiker: Junaid Dawud and the Colorado 14ers Thru-Hike

Apr 15, 2018 by Amanda Jameson

Junaid “Speshul 41” Dawud may have cut his teeth on the Pacific Crest Trail – twice – but he earned one of the top ten FKTs of 2013 for completing his “14ers” thru-hike. This route links all 58 of the 14,000-foot peaks in Colorado.

14ers, Colorado, junaid dawud, speshul, thru-hiking

Alcove (Film)

May 22, 2017 by Ryan Jordan

Alcove is a story about a backpacking trip that Chris Smead and Ryan Jordan took during the Spring of 2017. It explores Chris’s perspective on doing something different than what he’s used to – hiking in remote canyons on the Colorado Plateau.

canyon hiking, Colorado, film, video

Bear Attack in the Rockies

Oct 13, 2015 by Anne O'Regan 12 Comments

Bear attacks are frightening and unexpected. This author shares her bear encounter with the hiking community.

Colorado, pacific crest trail

Lightweight Backpacking News: Digest No. 25

Sep 28, 2015 by Eric Vann 5 Comments

FBI Fugitive Found on Appalachian Trail, A Survival Video Game, The Zion Flash Flood, A “Walk In the Woods” Inspires People to Get Out, MSR FlyLite Tent, and much more!

alaska, appalachian trail, California, cascade designs, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, john muir trail, msr, pacific crest trail, packrafting, snowshoeing, united kingdom, winter backpacking

GoLite Hex 3 Shelter REVIEW

May 1, 2003 by the Product Review Staff

The GoLite Hex 3 Shelter is a winter traveler’s dream: a floorless shelter that provides bombproof wind and storm protection. For 3-season use, the Hex 3 is a roomy refuge from fringe season storms.

bivy sacks, Colorado, golite, tarp camping, winter backpacking

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