Adventure’s End
What do we owe each other at the end?
Yes, Real Backpackers Use Electronics (An Open Letter to Internet Commenter Guy)
Everyone has their own path, and as long as that path doesn’t hurt or inconvenience other human beings, or detract from their enjoyment of the wilderness (i.e. Bluetooth speakers!) it’s all good, baby.
USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closes 10 National Forests in Northern California
All the National Forests in Northern California are now closed, effective August 22nd and extending through Sept 6th.
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.
Four Beginner-Friendly Thru-Hikes
New to thru-hiking? Looking for something with mild terrain and easy planning? Check out these four trails for a non-intimidating entry into the sport.
Backpacking Instagram Sucks. It’s Time to Talk About It.
We’re two decades in to the great social media experiment, and it should come as no surprise to anyone that things aren’t going particularly well. Backpacking Instagram is no different. Here’s why.
5 Southern Long-Distance Backpacking Trails
Boiled peanuts, BBQ, and blowdowns—this trail roundup highlights the best long-distance hiking trails the south has to offer.
Colorado Trail Resupply Guide
Resupply on the Colorado Trail is fairly regular, but many towns are more then ten miles off trail, and some hitches happen from remote locations with little traffic. Here’s the beta for how and when to resupply on the Colorado Trail.
Pop-Tarts on the Middle Path
Backpacking Routes co-founder Andrew Marshall finally realized that man could not live on Pop-Tarts alone.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 127-Mile Loop
The Great Smoky Mountains 127-Mile Loop is a challenging route in the popular Smoky Mountains National Park that can be completed in 8-10 days.