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Hikers Are Fighting a Proposed Uranium Mine on the Continental Divide Trail
https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/hikers-are-fighting-a-proposed-uranium-mine-on-the-continental-divide-trail/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FHiking+and+Outdoor+News
Published: June 12, 2026 19:24
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) and local community organizations are raising the alarm about a proposed uranium mine that would sit …
10 Packing Mistakes You Don’t Realize You’re Making
https://www.backpacker.com/skills/beginner-skills/10-packing-mistakes-you-dont-realize-youre-making/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FOutdoor+Skills+and+Survival
Published: June 12, 2026 18:40
Ask any backpacker about their worst error in the backcountry, and the answers will be as varied as the trails they were hiking on. On my first …
Everything I Wish I Knew Before Climbing Mt. Rainier
https://www.backpacker.com/trips/trips-by-national-park/mount-rainier-national-park/everything-i-wish-i-knew-before-climbing-mt-rainier/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FThe+Best+Hikes
Published: June 12, 2026 14:02
There are a lot of reasons to climb Mt. Rainier. It’s challenging. It’s beautiful. And it’s not every day you get to climb a 14,410-foot active …
Deal of the Week: A Hiking Boot for People Who Hate Hiking in Boots
https://www.backpacker.com/gear/deal-of-the-week-a-hiking-boot-for-people-who-hate-hiking-in-boots/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FBackpacking+Gear
Published: June 11, 2026 20:31
$121 (45 percent off) at BackcountryIf you made the switch to hiking in trail runners and never looked back, hear us out: This might be the mid-cut …
These 7 Scottish Hikes Will Convince You to Buy a Plane Ticket
https://www.backpacker.com/trips/best-hikes-scotland-according-to-local/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FThe+Best+Hikes
Published: June 11, 2026 17:17
In Scotland, you can walk almost anywhere. Scottish access rights make the many hills, moors, ancient forests, and endless stretches of coast open …
5 Things Backpacker’s Editor-in-Chief Actually Wants for Father’s Day
https://www.backpacker.com/gear/5-things-backpackers-editor-in-chief-actually-wants-for-fathers-day/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FBackpacking+Gear
Published: June 11, 2026 05:42
There are times, in my heart of hearts, when I wonder if my coworkers are getting sick of hearing about my kids. My two young sons are a constant …
North America’s Best-Kept Adventure Secret
https://www.backpacker.com/trips/adventure-travel/canada/north-americas-best-kept-adventure-secret/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FThe+Best+Hikes
Published: June 10, 2026 17:24
Closer than you think, but wilder than you expect. That’s why Québec surprises first-time visitors—it’s easy to get to, and the province’s gorgeous …
U.S. Announces 6 New National Trails—Including One in the Country’s Most Controversial Monument
https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/u-s-announces-6-new-national-trails-including-one-in-the-countrys-most-controversial-monument/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FHiking+and+Outdoor+News
Published: June 9, 2026 21:08
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the addition of six new routes to the National Trails System on June 6, including one partially located in …
Key Section of Continental Divide Trail Closes Due to Bear Activity in Glacier
https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/key-section-of-continental-divide-trail-closes-due-to-bear-activity-in-glacier/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FHiking+and+Outdoor+News
Published: June 9, 2026 05:29
The National Park Service has closed a key section of the Continental Divide Trail in Glacier National Park following reports of bear activity, the …
This Town Has 100 Alpine Lakes. Here’s How to Hike the Best 10.
https://www.backpacker.com/trips/trips-by-state/california-trails/hike-10-alpine-lakes-at-this-california-town/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FThe+Best+Hikes
Published: June 8, 2026 19:59
Most hikers have heard of majesty of Yosemite National Park, but fewer people are privy to the wonders of nearby Mammoth Lakes—a tiny mountain town …
Keep “Bonking” on the Trail? 5 Tips to Stop You From Hitting the Wall
https://www.backpacker.com/skills/backpacking-fitness/keep-bonking-on-the-trail-5-tips-to-stop-hitting-the-wall/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=BackpackerMag%2Fmagazine%2FOutdoor+Skills+and+Survival
Published: June 8, 2026 19:37
Depending on how you look at it, I’m either the best or worst person to write about bonking. I have a lot of experience with it: Each trail season, I …