The hiker was on the Bell Pass Trail, a roughly 6.6-mile out-and-back near Scottsdale, when a saguaro fell over in strong ...

How Backpacker reported this story: Writer Sam Anderson spoke with the Forest Service program manager for Shasta’s climbing rangers and the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office to learn about how two ...

Imagine spending weeks walking across remote mountain ranges, following ancient paths between villages, or trekking through wilderness so vast that you can go for days without seeing another hiker.

A group of 13 members of Congress are pressing USFS Chief Tom Schultz to detail his officers' collaboration with immigration authorities—and questioning why the Forest Service is diverting resources ...

The leaves may just be starting to change, but at Backpacker, we’re in full fall mode. In September, we got around, logging a few last paddling days and flying to South America in search snow before ...

The two hikers were above treeline when the thunderstorm rolled in. Lightning split the sky, thunder boomed, and rain thrashed all around, pinning the 20-year-old and his 16-year-old brother to the ...

With no judgement intended, it’s pretty easy to pick out a beginner backpacker compared to more experienced thru-hikers or backcountry travelers. Someone new to the backcountry might have the most ...

Newly-released maps of this week’s steep cuts to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante are shedding light on what exactly the White House’s proclamation stripped from the national monuments, ...

Your immersive wilderness experience starts at a trailhead in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Home to the Allegheny Mountains, the Monongahela National Forest, and plenty of friendly mountain town ...

Three hikers died of suspected heat illness in less than a week in Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service said on Friday, bringing the total number of heat-related deaths this June to ...

In 2026, lightweight backpacking is more mainstream than ever. Where slashing pack weight used to be the realm of toothbrush-cutting die-hards, advances in fabrics, design, and technology have made it ...

A hiker who went missing in Glacier National Park was found dead on Wednesday in what officials say may be the park’s first fatal bear attack in nearly 30 years. In a news release, the National Park ...