36 Years of Backpacker Magazine Back Issues Free
Ready to dig in? Every issue of Backpacker Magazine, from 1973 to 2009, is available on Google Books for free. Get stoked.
Topographic Aerial Trail Videos Made with Route 3D
These topographic aerial trail videos are stunning. Made with Route 3D technology, you can see a side-by-side projection of the JMT and Rim-to-Rim trails.
Appalachian Trail on the Rise
Knowledge and interest in the Appalachain Trail is on the rise. We highlight the movies, stats, and cultural shift to nature and one America’s great trails.
Watch: Winter Hiking in the Grand Canyon
Want to go winter hiking in the Grand Canyon? This video will lay out all the basics for you to plan the trip. Don’t let the snow stop you.
The Cost of a Thru-Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail, Interview
We got in touch with Jill and RT, two recent PCT finishers, to discus the cost of a thru-hike. Read their breakdown and insight, and plan your own trip.
Community Highlight: 10 Reasons to Hike With Trekking Poles by Hartley Brody
We highlight Hartley Brody’s Adventure Blog’s 10 reasons to hike with trekking poles. See the reasons, and how to pick your pole.
Canadian National Parks Free in 2017 for 150th Anniversary of Confederation
Canadian National Parks free? Yes. Just for 2017, and forever, if you’re under 18. Find some parks to (preemptively) visit.
Winter Hikes: Sand Bench Trail in Zion National Park
An easy, lightly used winter trail, the Sand Bench Trail is the perfect spot for an easy hike in Zion National Park. Get the trail details here.
The Outbound Collective App is Here, and We Interviewed the Creators
We take a first look at The Outbound Collective app, released this week. See our interview with the development team, and how it works.
California Hot Springs: A Golden State Necessity
Need to soak? These California hot springs are accessible, sizzling, and fairly private. See where to relax in the Golden State.