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This year I’m planning 29 guided backpacking trips. They are scheduled through October, run three to seven days, and are scattered throughout North America in the high desert, eastern woodlands, ...

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This page has been expert reviewed by Anna-Marie Duthie, insight consultant in general insurance at Defaqto. A backpacking trip lasts much longer than the average holiday, and can involve a far ...

What do you need for a backpacking trip? This checklist of backpacking essentials will help you remember every important item. The essential gear items that you bring on any backpacking trip will ...

Nothing beats backpacking in a National Park, but it requires planning and permit applications. Here’s a short list of our favorite backpacking itineraries, with tips and permitting info for each. My ...

If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

North America offers countless backpacking options. Without much fanfare, hiking and backpacking have become two of the country’s most popular outdoor activities. According to the 2022 Outdoor ...

Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of hiking and backpacking courses. Take advantage of these great trips that will prepare you for your own hikes and adventures around Colorado. Early ...