Maggie’s Arizona Trail Gear List
Maggie is hitting the Arizona Trail next month. Here’s the gear she’ll take on this 800-mile desert hike (or, as long as she makes it before she has to fly home for a wedding)
Top 10 BPR Posts From the Past Year-Ish
We published dozens of trail profiles, news updates, essays, advice, and trail roundups, and these were yours (and sometimes our) favorites.
Thru-Hiking and My Unrealistic Body Image Expectations
I was in incredible shape when I finished the Colorado Trail. But I couldn’t maintain it, which led to a host of body-image issues.
Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin
Purgatory Creek to Chicago Basin is a 2-4 day out-and-back near Durango, CO. This is a moderately challenging trail with the option of base camping and bagging three 14’ers. Total trip distance is about 28-40 miles depending on side trails
5 Fall Backpacking Routes
Depending where you are, fall can be prime backpacking season. Here are five of our favorite fall backpacking routes across the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeast, ranging from a 23-mile overnight to a three-week thru-hike
Maggie’s Colorado Trail Q & A
Hello! I recently thru-hiked the 486-mile Colorado Trail, and I did a Q&A about my solo hike on the ol’ social media. How basic of me! I’m answering a selection of those questions here, with better grammar and more detail, along with a handful of other questions I’ve received in Read more…
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.
6 Epic High-Elevation Trails to Hike This Summer
These six epic, mountainous trails all have average elevations above 8,000 feet, and most need to be hiked between mid-July and early September.
Save or Splurge? Maggie’s Top Swaps for Budget-Friendly Backpacking Apparel
Should you splurge or save on backpacking apparel? For many items, you can opt away from name brands for the same performance. These are our top swaps for saving money with your backpacking clothes this season.