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Second Hiker Falls to His Death in Zion National Park in Less Than a Week
Published: April 28, 2026 20:09
On Wednesday, a 43-year-old hiker fell to his death in Spry Canyon in Zion National Park, the park’s second fatal fall in less than a week.Sgt. Lucas …
8 Underground Hikes That Will Make You Forget The Outside World Exists
Published: April 28, 2026 12:05
While the vast majority of our nation’s natural wonders exist above ground, a select few parks, forests, and national monuments feature a hidden …
8 Underground Hikes That Will Make You Forget The Outside World Exists
Published: April 28, 2026 11:05
While the vast majority of our nation’s natural wonders exist above ground, a select few parks, forests, and national monuments feature a hidden …
What's the Most Dangerous Bear Species on Earth? A Scientist Ranks Them.
Published: April 28, 2026 00:21
Updated April 27, 2026 05:34PM Through May 20, we’re celebrating everything bear as part of Backpacker‘s annual Bear Month. Bears are one of those rare …
The British Are Coming and You’re Gonna Love It
Published: April 27, 2026 20:27
Back in the 1960s, when pioneering climbers were pushing the limits of alpine exploration, they were ahead of their times—and ahead of the gear and …
I’m a Lifelong Hiker. My Scariest Animal Encounter Was With a Herd of Cows.
Published: April 27, 2026 18:34
Guidebooks to New Zealand announce, somewhat smugly, that the entire country is devoid of dangerous wildlife—no bears, no snakes, no mountain lions. …
These Stakes Weigh Two Grams Each. But Will They Hold Your Tent Down?
Published: April 27, 2026 16:39
I’m an ultralight hiker, but tent stakes are one piece of gear that I’ve never bothered to optimize. When I got my first trekking pole-supported …
Are You Ready for Your Next Big Trip? Test Your Hiking Fitness With These 3 Assessments
Published: April 25, 2026 10:05
The toughest part of any training plan? Sticking with it. The second-toughest? Figuring out if it’s actually working. If you’re planning your …
Are You Ready for Your Next Big Trip? Test Your Hiking Fitness With These 3 Assessments
Published: April 25, 2026 09:05
The toughest part of any training plan? Sticking with it. The second-toughest? Figuring out if it’s actually working. If you’re planning your …
More Big-Name Hikers Are Offering Trip Planning Services. Are They Worth It?
Published: April 24, 2026 22:07
When Thomas Gathman, AKA The Real Hiking Viking, decided to hike the Appalachian Trail southbound in November 2015, he quickly realized two things: …
Deal of the Week: This 11-Ounce Shelter That You Can Use as a Raincoat Is on Sale
Published: April 24, 2026 16:24
$121 (22 percent off) at Six Moon Designs (use code EARTHDAY22)If you want to cut pack weight, there are few quicker ways to do it than multiuse …
Deal of the Week: This 11-Ounce Shelter That You Can Use as a Raincoat Is on Sale
Published: April 24, 2026 15:24
$121 (22 percent off) at Six Moon Designs (use code EARTHDAY22)If you want to cut pack weight, there are few quicker ways to do it than multiuse …
Is the Garmin inReach Obsolete? How the Newest Smartphones Stack Up in the Backcountry
Published: April 23, 2026 22:46
Published April 23, 2026 03:46PM In the backcountry, phones become little more than a camera once the bars disappear. That’s where personal locator …
Bears May Be Smarter Than We Thought–and That's Bad News for Hikers
Published: April 23, 2026 12:05
Updated April 23, 2026 04:00PM The test came in a box—a 200-pound metal box, with doors that pushed open, slid back and forth, or pulled outward like …
Six Aggressive Bear Encounters Lead to Trail Closures in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Published: April 22, 2026 23:07
Rangers have been busy over the past two weekends in Great Smoky National Park after visitors reported six separate aggressive bear encounters, …
Six Aggressive Bear Encounters Lead to Trail Closures in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Published: April 22, 2026 22:07
Rangers have been busy over the past two weekends in Great Smoky National Park after visitors reported six separate aggressive bear encounters, …
Trail Name Tales Captures The Essence of Life on the AT
Published: April 22, 2026 20:31
First meetings between thru-hikers resemble something like those on an elementary school playground. The first question is always, “What’s your …