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Bend, OR: South Sister via Obsidian TrailLink pumice and obsidian fields with expansive alpine meadows on this challenging trek to the top of South Sister, a glacier-capped volcano in the Cascade Range. 
Denver, CO: Barr LakeBring your binoculars and circle Barr Lake on this easy 9.3-mile loop in prime birding territory. You may spot one of the Front Range's only pair of nesting bald eagles. 
Appalachian Trail: Brooklyn Road to VT 140Trace the peaceful banks of Little Black Branch to White Rocks Mountain on this 8.5-mile dayhike. Other highlights: Swimming at Little Rock Pond and nice vista views. |
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Stage 14: Plateau-de-BeilleSubmitted by:Our European Correspondent pre-rides the final big climb in this tough Pyreneean stage. 
Mount Diablo to Eagle PeakSubmitted by:The pleasant 7-mile out-and-back trail along the flanks of Mount Diablo to Eagle Peak is unusual for a route with a mountain-top destination - the peak is actually lower in elevation than the trailhead. 
Grays Arch LoopSubmitted by:On this trip, I made a loop, starting on Grays arch trail, and continuing on to Rough trail. From rough trail, I took the first junction onto Rush Ridge trail to loop back around to the trailhead. |
Trail Days TragedyDozens were injured when a car plowed into a hiker parade at Virginia's trail festival over the weekend. Backpacker Get Out More Tour ambassadors witnessed the accident. 
Blood, Sweat, & BeersJoin editor-in-chief Dennis Lewon for a hike--and cancer-fighting concert--in the Rockies. 
Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker PortraitsThese men and women were photographed as they thru-hiked the 2,175-mile Appalachian Trail, from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Mt. Katahdin, Maine. They each walked more than 2,000 miles—enduring the Smokies, the Shenandoahs, and the White Mountains—to get to the point where they posed for their portraits. Only the vast and lonely wilderness of Maine's north woods stood between them and their goal: Mt. Katahdin, a behemoth of a mountain that stands like a beacon to every thru-hiker. For some the journey couldn't end soon enough; others enjoyed every step along the way. |
Rip & Go: Florida Trail, Big Cypress National Preserve, FLTraverse a primeval landscape of cypress swamp, hardwood hammocks, and pinelands. 
From the Field — East — March 2013Our trail scouts' top local hikes, including fire tower views in New Jersey, a New York waterfall, and more. 
From the Field — Central — March 2013Follow the footsteps of Wild West outlaws in Oklahoma, marvel at Gooseberry Fall's frozen cascades, search out arrowheads at Hot Springs National Park, and more. |
Glacier National Park by Chuck HaneyDramatic skies, blue lakes, mountain goats and more: Chuck Haney shares some of his most exciting photos from Glacier National Park. 
Grand Teton NP: Death Canyon Shelf and Alaska BasinSee the highlights of a classic, six-day trek in Grand Teton National Park. |
Grand Canyon Challenge: Rim-to-Rim-to-RimDon't try this at home: See BACKPACKER's editor-in-chief's gonzo 21-hour hike with a friend into the Grand Canyon, rim-to-rim-to-rim. 
Lost: A Survival Video Diary, Pt. 3On his third day lost in Idaho's Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness, BACKPACKER contributor Jim Thornton finally finds a potential way home. But fear, exhaustion, and an incoming winter snowstorm threaten to derail his progress. |
Lost: A Survival Video Diary, Pt. 2On his second day lost in Idaho's Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness, BACKPACKER contributor Jim Thornton battles cold temperatures, conflicting routes, and the onset of genuine fear. 
Lost: A Survival Video Diary, Pt. 1On his first day lost in Idaho's Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness, BACKPACKER contributor Jim Thornton confronts dwindling water supplies and the daunting task of getting un-lost. 
Editors' Choice 2010: Climbing the MonchBACKPACKER editors cap their Swiss gear-testing trip with a climb of the 13,474-foot Monch. |
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