Active travel is more popular than ever and there are more great choices. So if you want to hike, bike, paddle or explore the ...

Who doesn't love the romantic notion of slinging everything you need to survive into a pack and heading out into the backcountry for adventure? Well, actually plenty of people would raise an eyebrow ...

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 ...

Choosing what to bring on a backpacking trip might be a difficult task. It’s a little tricky to determine what backpacking necessities to bring and what to leave at home. Mainly since you most likely ...

My partner and I spent 10 weeks backpacking through South America. Some of my favorite places we visited were Puerto Natales, ...

Whether you’re preparing for your first backpacking trip or packing the night before your once-in-a-lifetime, it’s important to remember the essentials with a backpacking checklist. I’ve been ...

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach and guidebook author Franziska Weinheimer pick 10 of their favorite backpacking trips for June, July, August and September as the high outdoor ...