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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – An order is now in place to reduce negative human-bear interactions. The Lake Tahoe Forest Service is requiring bear canisters for overnight visitors heading to Desolation Wilderness. “In recent years, the bears in Desolation Wilderness have become more aggressive in their search for food,” said Lisa Herron, public affairs specialist at […]
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Minus33, we are joined by Kraig Adams. Kraig has accumulated more than 700,000 YouTube subscribers while showcasing his adventures from around the world, including Mae Hong Son Loop in Thailand, Adirondack High Peaks, Tour Du Mont Blanc Loop in France, Santa […]
Backpacker Magazine is one of several publications owned by Outside, Inc. that will reportedly end monthly print publications this year. The move accompanies dramatic layoffs at Outside that will reduce the media group’s 580-member staff by 15%. Outside used to be called Pocket Outdoor Media. CEO Robin Thurston bought the company in 2019 and has […]
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Shayla “Kiddo” Paradeis. Shayla is a very accomplished backpacker, with the triple crown just scratching the surface of her hiking resume, but it’s her approach to backpacking that makes this conversation stand out. We chat about what it’s like to backpack […]
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by Arlette “Apple Pie” Laan. Apple Pie is the first woman to hike all eleven of the National Scenic Trails in the United States, which frankly only scratches the surface on her hiking and backpacking career. We chat about some of her […]
The High Uinta Wilderness and The Highline Trail is in northeastern Utah which runs from east to west for this mountain range. This trail is about 2 hours from Salt Lake City or 8 hours from Denver where I was coming from. This trail is above 10,000 feet for almost the majority and a lot […]
Other magazines are closing up for a reason. Trails Magazine is out to solve that. Magazines like Backpacker have been a part of my identity since college. I started writing for that one in particular during my junior year. Then, I built a freelance writing career with it at the core. It’s always been the […]
A 59-year-old Arizona backpacker died after hiking down the Thunder River Trail in the Grand Canyon National Park on Sunday. Delphine Martinez, of Window Rock, was on a multi-day backpacking trip and after hiking along the Thunder River Trail became disoriented and unconscious, according to a news release from the National Park Service. Others who were […]
For many traditionalists, the very idea of carrying our arsenal of electronic gadgetry into the wilderness is anathema. However, much as I myself may enjoy the simplicity of the unfiltered outdoors experience, there is much fun and utility to be found in the cutting edge of technology. To discover just how far I could take […]
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