I teach three to five Backpacking 101 seminars every year. The first one that I conducted I planned on doing an hour-long seminar with the first 45 minutes I’d talk and then hold a 15-minute Q&A at ...

Most backpackers choose internal frame packs.This is an Osprey Aether 70. It carries 4,400 cubic inches of gear. Before shopping for boots, sleeping bags, tents, stoves and clothing, prospective ...

Black bears (Ursus Americanus) abound in the summer, so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they ...

Whether you plan to explore the Grand Canyon, hike the Himalayas or stay closer to home, wandering our beautiful Badlands, developing the basics of backpacking is the first step you should take to ...

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Once again my dad, Karl, myself and my boyfriend set out on a backpacking trip this summer through the lush high alpine terrain of the Weminuche Wilderness. It was a five-day, four-night trip in the ...

Brown bears abound in the summer, so it’s important to set up a bear-safe campsite when backpacking. Bears have a nose that’s 100 times more sensitive than a human’s and if they find food, they’ll ...

As the William McCann story reminds us, heading up into the backcountry can sometimes turn dangerous. But it’s also one of the most rewarding experiences available in Eagle County. Being prepared can ...