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Whether it’s a predawn summit push, an overnight in the woods, or just an after-work run on a local trail, we know our readers are always on the go. Now, Backpacker‘s best stories can come with you wherever you’re headed. Outside+ members now have the option of listening to select stories on our site, no screen time required. Listen to them in our playlist, linked in bio.
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Nine testers donned 32 shirts, jackets, and hoodies for hiking. These five came out on top. Read more at the link in bio.
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These may not be the droids you are looking for but they are the trails you should be. Take a pilgrimage to film locations and uncanny lookalike trails inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy at the link in bio.
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In 2012, three campers died following a hantavirus outbreak in Yosemite National Park. Should hikers worry today? Read more at the link in bio.
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An 18-building AI data compound under construction less than a third of a mile from the AT in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania would cover 700 acres of land and could impact both the scenery and local ecology, the trail’s top organization warned. Read more at the link in bio.
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An 18-building AI data compound under construction less than a third of a mile from the AT in Middlesex Township, Pennsylvania would cover 700 acres of land and could impact both the scenery and local ecology, the trail’s top organization warned. Read more at the link in bio.
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The Wilderness First Aid course provides an introduction to handling illness and injury in the backcountry. Here's how the course surprised one writer. Link in bio.
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For long days on the trail, a little planning ahead can go a long way. Read more at the link in bio.
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Hike through a wonderland of impossible geology on North America's most Seussical trails. Read more at the link in bio.
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Park officials closed miles of hiking trails after a bear encounter near Old Faithful. Read more at the link in bio.
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Take a load off with these top-performing ultralight backpacks. Read more at the link in bio.
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3 days ago
The hiker, identified as 33-year-old Anthony Pollio, had gone missing after setting out to hike the Mt. Brown Trail two days earlier. Read more at the link in bio.
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