Beaver Fever
Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall contracted Giardia while hiking the Colorado Trail. The trail went fine. Life got messy once he was home though.
Gear for a Local Overnight Backpacking Trip
Whenever I have two days off in a row, I try to squeeze in a quick backcountry trip. Here’s the gear I take for these trips.
Wildfires are Worse Than Ever. Here’s What That Means for the Backcountry We Love
Wildfires fueled by years of drought are upending lives in the West. The National Interagency Fire Center reports 79 large fires have consumed 1.5 million acres across 12 states. Here’s what that looks like for backpackers.
Fire Danger Closes Public Lands East of the Cascades in Washington
Extreme fire danger and drought have prompted the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to temporarily close all recreational and public access to DNR-managed lands east of the Cascade Mountains beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 23. The temporary closure will apply to DNR-managed state lands, conservation areas, community Read more
Uinta Highline Out and Back Gear
This is the gear Backpacking Routes co-founder Jeff Garmire took on his out-and-back hike of the Uinta Highline Trail.
Where Did Your Gear Come From? Triaging Ethical Consumerism in the Outdoor Community
Should consumers take more responsibility in the ethics of our purchases? After discovering the unethical origins of a piece of his gear, Jacob examines this idea in triage scenarios for ethical consumerism
“I am Water” Heidi Sfiligoi (Visual Poem)
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heidi Adele (@heidihike) This digital poem explores Heidi’s journey away from the bustling chaos of city life and the influence of water and nature on finding herself. It features content of backpacking routes and sections from: Quilotoa Loop – Ecuador Lane Cove Read more
Want to Volunteer for Trail Maintenance? Here’s How to Get Started
The beautiful thing about adopting a trail is you discover how much work goes into maintaining the trail systems across the United States. Here’s how to get started, and what it entails
We Deserved to Have Max Patch Taken Away
If restricted access is what it takes to save Max Patch, so be it. The fact they made the call shows the extent of the area’s mistreatment
Maggie’s Colorado Trail Gear List
This is the gear and apparel BPR co-founder Maggie will be taking on her 485-mile thru-hike of the Colorado Trail.