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Belgian ultrarunner Karel Sabbe just shattered the fastest known time for a supported trek along the iconic pathway

Making your own camp stove out of a cat food or soda can used to be a rite of passage for backpackers. But with canister stoves getting lighter and cheaper—and fire bans getting more and more common—one Backpacker editor argues their time has come. (Plus: Another editor dissents.)

An sudden and powerful wind gust caused the freak accident

Why even bag it if you’re not going to carry it out?

A climber dealing with severe mental health issues finds solace in a rescue dog—who has terrible manners at the crag

As extreme temperatures blaze across the nation, parks are taking extra measures to keep visitors safe

Here's what to consider when hiking with a four-legged friend

The delinquent black bear—who is actually a female—was finally trapped by officials near South Lake Tahoe

Chloé Dygert’s win in the individual time trial on Thursday came after years of injuries, surgeries, freak illnesses, and personal setbacks

A proposed price increase for backcountry access in Zion could raise fees by as much as 400 percent for some groups

How Dutch phenom Mathieu van der Poel overcame an emergency mid-race bathroom break to win pro cycling’s biggest one-day race

A private ownership group is set to acquire the iconic Wyoming resort later in 2023

When a court struck down the public’s right to wild camp in Dartmoor National Park in January, hikers lost the only place in England where they could dispersed camp without getting the owner’s permission first. Now, an appeals court has given it back to them.

Special Counsel Jack Smith loves endurance sports, and we have the skinny on his multisport passion

Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them.

Cops say Robert “Steady Eddie” Kerker was caught in a swollen waterway in July

The 2022–23 ski season was recently extended until August 6

Reservations are hard to come by but this hundred-year-old lodge is worth the wait. In the meantime, you can hike five miles to see it.

A hiker found the woman’s body on a popular trail near the national park

It was so hot that rescue helicopters couldn’t take off

Utah’s Department of Transportation released renderings of the finished product, and people are surprised

One of the most popular mountains on the Appalachian Trail closed to overnight visits after visitors trashed it in 2020. Now, those temporary restrictions are starting to look permanent.

A lot of what thru-hikers eat on the trail is far from good for you. But some nutrition-minded backpackers are trying to buck the trend.

Enjoy this corn-studded and quinoa-based salad on the trail

Live electric wires and bridge damage are among the hazards that trail crews have found so far—but it’s not all bad news

Visits to one popular Colorado fourteener have declined by more than half since 2020

Authorities are trying to determine what caused the deaths of three people found in a remote campsite near Gunnison last week

The sport had previously allowed trans women to compete if they maintained low testosterone levels for 24 months

Allies have the power and the opportunity to stand up for the equal and fair treatment of people different than themselves

The death is the third snow-related fatality that local search and rescue has responded to over the past three weeks

When campfires are allowed, it’s important to know how to light them—and how to put them out

When it comes to remembering my best trips, smells do something that photos never could

The 26-year-old woman fell nearly 500 feet from Blitzen Ridge

Bluebird Backcountry was a special community and will be sorely missed

Saturday's crash is just the latest in a long history of over-eager fans and too-close spectators causing chaos on the Tour de France.

Does cooking spinach break down its essential nutrients? Does raw spinach have too much oxalic acid? We find out.

Most of this year’s PCT class is skipping the snowbound Sierra. A small group of adventurers is pushing straight through.

Owen Blandy, the chef for team EF Education–EasyPost, preps and cooks for 16 hours each day to feed hungry cyclists at the world’s biggest bike race

Are you indulging in some bad grilling habits? Correct these common mistakes, and you’ll master good grilling practices.

From a summer camp party to a national trend, people are bringing a little holiday joy to the dog days of summer – and you can too

Want a room at the only hotel on Mount Teide in the Canary Islands? You’ll have to battle stars of the Tour de France to get one. Two British ex-pats came up with a solution to pro cycling’s battle of the bedrooms.

Authorities say the unleashed mutt provoked the bruin, and have closed a popular trail near Asheville

Only a few squads are chasing the yellow jersey—the others are pursuing stage wins or the final podium at the world’s biggest bike race

A photo collage of cycling journalist’s lunches throughout his coverage of Tour de France

Tour de France cyclists follow a specific schedule to prepare for the big race—and it includes plenty of time at high altitude

Witnessing a friend’s dangerous fall prompted the author to reevaluate the way she talks about outdoor blunders

Six U.S. riders will line up for the start of the men’s Tour de France on Saturday, July 1. The women’s Tour lineup has yet to be announced.

James Crown was the patriarch of the family that bought the resort in 1985 and partnered with Alterra Mountain Company in 2018

In a pinch, these on-the-go eats are nutritious fuel

The American ultrarunning phenom took home the women’s title, while British runner Tom Evans won the men’s event

Students in the Semester-A-Trail program at Emory and Henry College will spend their spring and summer semesters hiking part or all of the Appalachian Trail—with gear, support, and an on-trail budget included in tuition

Ironically, stronger, wetter, and warmer storms will shrink the snow line at many of the state’s most popular ski areas

Three cheeses — smoked cheddar, sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheese — commingle in this make-ahead mac and cheese. Sprinkle with green onions if you have some on hand.

This shredded BBQ chicken recipe is so easy it'll become your cookout staple

The 26-year-old cyclist fell during Stage 5 of the Tour de Suisse on Thursday

How to make due without hiking poles, a sleeping pad, and more pieces of crucial backpacking gear

Spend time getting reacquainted with the most important person in your life: you.

This humble sandwich is actually an incredible snack hack for runners

Utah’s Occupational Safety and Health group found the resort operator responsible for the freak death of a ski patroller on January 2, 2023

The Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail starts at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It could become our country’s next big hiking route.

Fruity popsicles made with coconut milk, drizzled in dark chocolate, and sprinkled with your choice of toppings

Recovery cookies? Count us in. These post-run snacks can be whipped up with little to no effort.

After a five-year hiatus, thru-hiking legend Heather “Anish” Anderson just set another FKT: the 250-mile section of the Appalachian Trail that runs through Pennsylvania. In this essay, she explores how her relationship with the sport has evolved over the past decade since her groundbreaking Pacific Crest Trail record in 2013.

There’s learning, connecting with self and others, and did we mention dance parties?

What’s better than a post-hard-workout shower? The perfect beer to go with it.

The ultrarunner and endurance skier is open to whatever the mountain gives her—she wants to experience a new adventure and inspire other women to do the same

Thru-hiking is for everyone—but if you really want to build your life around the trail, some careers make it easier than others

Tahoe residents are fighting a plan to turn Homewood Mountain Resort into a semi-private resort, limiting community access to the slopes

The sad situation is a reminder to visitors to avoid handling wild animals

Got a few days off, a pair of healthy feet, and a pain threshold higher than Dean Karnazes? You can (possibly) blaze the length of America's Most Beautiful Trail.

Kaitlyn Brann, 34, died after being struck on a popular route on May 12

Officials say evidence suggests the men were caught by a flash flood. This is the second double tragedy in the famous slot canyon this year.

The annual NSAA report shows that skiers flocked to the powder in a big way in 2022-23

You don’t need to tote a frying pan into the backcountry to make a pancake breakfast. All you need is a canister stove with a pot, two or three ingredients, and a metal mug.

The gondola is still in play, but a new tolling program in Big and Little Cottonwood Canyon could charge cars $25 to $50 to get to the resorts

Matthew Read, 19, spent two days stranded in the woods

Seared-till-golden halloumi cheese is the star of this meatless salad with arugula, lentils, zucchini and a perfectly balanced Dijon vinaigrette

A pilgrim seeking peace and purpose on Spain’s famed Camino de Santiago finds much more

Get a fire started, and these skewers will deliver a complete meal in just half an hour

The American, who attained legend status for his 1963 ascent of the West Ridge, died at age 93