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.
Effective Immediately, All Camping is Prohibited on Max Patch
Max Patch, a popular Appalachian Trail camping spot, has been closed to all camping and overnight activity. The restrictions, effective immediately, were announced Thursday, July 1, by Pisgah National Forest. A press release said the move was made to reduce impacts to natural resources and protect public health and safety Read more…
Mountain West / High-Elevation Backpacking Gear List
The high-elevation mountain routes have epic views, rugged passes, and unpredictable weather. Here are our gear recommendations for mountainous backpacking trips.
It’s Not Your Imagination. There’s a Shortage of Outdoor Gear
As outdoor recreation soared in the pandemic summer of 2020, increased demand for gear coupled with Covid-related supply problems caused shortages of everything from bicycles to tents. And it doesn’t appear to be getting better this year as Americans continue to head for the outdoors in record numbers and supply problems persist.
After 20 Years in the Dirt, Big Agnes Co-Founders Talk About Sustainability
Recycled gear and sustainability weren’t a priority in the outdoor industry when Bill Gamber and Len Zanni started Big Agnes in 2001. Although Bill lived off the grid—and still does—in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where Big Agnes is headquartered, he wasn’t thinking about sustainability as a business model. “We started the Read more…
I’ve Finally Found Stability. Will Long-Distance Backpacking Upend That?
Now that thru-hiking and backpacking travel is back on the table, one hiker grapples with her newfound stability against the desire to finish the PCT.
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.
Why are New England Hikers List-O-Holics? Exploring the List Mentality of Northeast Hiking Culture
Why are people in New England so obsessed with hiking lists? Population density? New England personality? A combination? New Hampshire hiker (and list-a-holic) Rebecca Sperry breaks it down.
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.
HOKA ONE ONE Anacapa Mid GTX Review
The HOKA ONE ONE Anacapa mid- and low-cut trail shoes build on the company’s thickly cushioned, lightweight hikers for on and off trail. The mid-cut, which I tested, are a smart choice for someone who likes the above-ankle grip of a boot but wants the lightweight flexibility of a trail runner.