National Park Service (NPS) announced plans to demolish two historic Appalachian Trail shelters in Pennsylvania, a local ...

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we are joined by Lloyd Vogel, ...

Continental Divide Trail from the southern terminus are temporarily closed due to construction, according to the Continental ...

California’s Mt. Whitney yesterday, nearly one week after his remains were located along the Mountaineer’s Route. Motel staff ...

Continental Divide Trail is often regarded as one of North America’s most difficult and iconic thru-hikes, stretching over ...

Fall backpacking trips are one of the great joys of life, but the changing conditions require extra planning and gear. Here's ...

Pacific Crest Trail is one of North America’s most beautiful and iconic thru-hikes, stretching 2,650 miles from the Mexican ...

Six PCT hikers share forgotten food bags, bathroom disasters, grief, and burnout—and explain what keeps them hiking toward ...

Are you craving a new kind of hiking adventure? Perhaps you need to try … high routes! High routes are thru-hiking on ...

Denver-area pals! Break out your ugliest sweater and join us for a holiday-themed live recording of Backpacker Radio ...

Last week, we talked about what backpacking gear is NOT worth your hard-earned cash. Now, I’m breaking down my philosophy on ...

The finish line is finally in sight—and then, suddenly, it’s behind you. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents share two sides of the ...