Guitar Lake: The Last Camp Before Mount Whitney on the John Muir Trail
A JMT day 15 diary from Guitar Lake, the base camp for Mount Whitney — trail culture, slackpacking mules, and...
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Gift Guide: What Thru-Hikers Actually Want in 2026
The Trek's 2026 thru-hiker gift guide, curated by real long-distance hikers: from $14 bottles to $479 GPS watc...
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Back Pain Ruining Your Hikes? Eight Gym Moves That Fix Trail Posture
Trail back pain often traces to pack fit and weak core muscles. Here's how to fix hiking posture with eight si...
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Backpacking with Back Pain: Five Gear Swaps That Make Sleeping Outside Possible
Five backpacking gear swaps for hiking and camping with back pain, from a 2-pound pack to a lofty sleeping pad...
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Sunrise at Rae Lakes, Two Passes in a Day, and a Surprise Herd of Horses on the John Muir Trail
A John Muir Trail day 14 diary: sunrise at Rae Lakes, Glen and Forester Pass in one day, and 15 wild horses in...
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A 10-Mile Canyonlands Loop That's Perfect for First-Timers (and Six-Year-Olds)
The Big Spring–Lost Canyon–Wooden Shoe loop in Canyonlands' Needles District: 10 miles, one ladder, big desert...
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Backpacker Radio Goes Live in Denver with Hiking Legend Andrew Skurka This December
Backpacker Radio records live in Denver on December 5 with hiker Andrew Skurka — Q&A, ugly sweaters, pizza and...
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A Thru-Hiker's Verdict: The Backpacking Gear That Earned Its Place in 2026
A thru-hiker reviews 2026 backpacking gear: Jolly Gear's UPF shirt, Topo Vista vs Traverse trail runners and t...
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Three Days on Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail: What the 1,200-Mile Hike Is Really Like
Backpacker editors hiked 25 miles of Wisconsin's Ice Age Trail from Jerry Lake to Mondeaux Flowage. Here's wha...
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Five High Routes That Take Thru-Hiking Up a Level
Five standout high routes for experienced hikers, from Wyoming's Wind River High Route to the 465-mile Pyrenea...
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Trail Diary: A Warm October Day on the Appalachian Trail in Massachusetts
A southbound Appalachian Trail hiker's warm October day in Massachusetts: Jug End views, farm valleys and shel...
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Taking the Ferry From Chetumal to Caye Caulker: What the Crossing Is Really Like
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