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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.

Q & A with Shilletha Curtis

People October 19, 2020

Shilletha Curtis was awarded a Backpacking Light Diversity Grant in 2020 to help her prepare, acquire gear, and train for her next dream: hiking the Triple Crown. We caught up with Shilletha for a quick interview.

Getting to know “Buck” Nelson: Modern Mountain Man

People July 19, 2016

"Buck" Nelson might be the closest thing to a modern mountain man. Read Jorgen Johansson's interview with the man who loves the outdoors.

Completing the Triple Crown in One Year – Preparation & Planning

Trips July 15, 2016

Jeff Garmire is currently completing the Triple Crown in one year. He'll be one of the handful of people to accomplish this feat.

Backpacking News Digest (December 4, 2015)

News December 4, 2015

This week's news: Man Completes Triple Crown of Hiking; A Search for a Missing Climber is Suspended; Explorers Look to Walk 1,000 miles through the Middle East, and more - plus some stimulating forum discussion questions!

Beyond Backpacking, by Ray Jardine (Book Review)

Gear Reviews July 4, 2002

Book Review: Beyond Backpacking

On the Trail With Lynne Whelden (Interview)

Interviews ("Faces") (*) August 6, 2001 Lynne Whelden is known in the backpacking world for his documentary films and instruction videos on the various aspects of hiking. His “How to…” videos are considered a valuable resource...