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‘Please Help Me.’ A Hiker’s Desperate Text Led to Her Dramatic Rescue on a Famed Colorado Trail
A 37-year-old hiker called for help from the Four Pass Loop after encountering temperatures in the teens and hip-deep snow on Thursday night. The post ‘Please Help Me.’ A Hiker’s Desperate Text Led to Her Dramatic Rescue on a Famed Colorado Trail appeared first on Backpacker .
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Does Anti-Stink Clothing Actually Work? We (Really) Wanted to Find Out
I dirtbagged it for 25 days with only one set of clothes and two rules: 1. No laundry. 2. Desperation showers only. The post Does Anti-Stink Clothing Actually Work? We (Really) Wanted to Find Out appeared first on Backpacker .
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31,000 Miles, 28 Years: Karl Bushby’s Walk Around the World by the Numbers
Nearly three decades after setting out from South America on foot, adventurer Karl Bushby has finally arrived back in his hometown in England. We break down his trip. The post 31,000 Miles, 28 Years: Karl Bushby’s Walk Around the World by the Numbers appeared first on Backpacker…
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An Oregon Deputy Rescued a Missing PCT Hiker After Following Bare Footprints in the Snow
The hiker, who was suffering from hypothermia and frostbite, had reportedly been lost for 4 days. The post An Oregon Deputy Rescued a Missing PCT Hiker After Following Bare Footprints in the Snow appeared first on Backpacker .
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The Gear That Backpacker’s Editors Loved in October 2026
From next-gen insulation for sweater season to a pair of hiking pants that just might be worth a $430 price tag, here's the gear that kept us moving this month. The post The Gear That Backpacker’s Editors Loved in October 2026 appeared first on Backpacker .
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This Sound Map Will Transport You to the PCT From Anywhere
Listen to the sounds of the PCT with this free map. The post This Sound Map Will Transport You to the PCT From Anywhere appeared first on Backpacker .
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Nearly Half of US Hikers Use Cannabis, And Other Strange Findings From the ‘Hiking While High’ Survey
A recent survey of 1,008 U.S. hikers breaks down how often people are using substances on the trail, and the results are surprising. The post Nearly Half of US Hikers Use Cannabis, And Other Strange Findings From the ‘Hiking While High’ Survey appeared first on Backpacker .
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I Hike With a Flip Phone. Here’s the Tiny Camera I’m Bringing Along.
It's 21 grams and costs little, but can the tiny Life Camera S168 take good enough photos to justify carrying it on your next hike? We tried it out. The post I Hike With a Flip Phone. Here’s the Tiny Camera I’m Bringing Along. appeared first on Backpacker .
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4 Backcountry Field Repairs That Can Save Your Trip (When Duct Tape Isn’t Enough)
Pads pop, sleeping bags tear, and shoes delaminate—but with a little know-how and a minimal repair kit, none of that needs to be a trip-ender. The post 4 Backcountry Field Repairs That Can Save Your Trip (When Duct Tape Isn’t Enough) appeared first on Backpacker .
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Survive Unexpected Winter Storms on the Trail With These 5 Expert Tips
Know when to hunker down, find shelter, keep warm, and wait out the weather. The post Survive Unexpected Winter Storms on the Trail With These 5 Expert Tips appeared first on Backpacker .
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Hike of the Week: Follow a Phantom Railroad to a Ghost Town and Abandoned Rail Tunnel in Colorado’s High Country
High above Leadville, Colorado, this hike traces a historic railroad grade to a long-forgotten piece of Colorado’s history. The post Hike of the Week: Follow a Phantom Railroad to a Ghost Town and Abandoned Rail Tunnel in Colorado’s High Country appeared first on Backpacker .
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A Michelin-Starred Chef Explains How to “Blow People’s Minds” With Your Backcountry Cooking
Chef Kyle Connaughton of SingleThread gave us his best tips, tricks, and secret ingredient for your—and your guests’—best-ever backcountry meal. The post A Michelin-Starred Chef Explains How to “Blow People’s Minds” With Your Backcountry Cooking appeared first on Backpacker .
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Everyone Goes to Havasu Canyon for the Waterfalls. Here’s What They’re Missing.
The famous falls are spectacular, but a wide world of canyon adventure lies beyond them that few have ever seen or heard of. The post Everyone Goes to Havasu Canyon for the Waterfalls. Here’s What They’re Missing. appeared first on Backpacker .
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Hiker Found Dead on Mount Whitney After Disappearing From Hotel
A search and rescue team helped recover the hiker's body on October 25, nearly a week after they went missing. The post Hiker Found Dead on Mount Whitney After Disappearing From Hotel appeared first on Backpacker .