Backpacking is a relatively low-entry sport for cost and equipment. There are some basic measures on and off the trail that ...

New to backpacking? Don’t make the same mistakes I did! From overpacking to forgetting essentials, watch my top beginner ...

If it’s your first time hiking, it won’t be enjoyable without the right gear. Firstly, you’ve got your obvious hiking kit, ...

Considering your first thru-hike? Here’s your guide to the basics of preparing for your trip, from picking a route to making a training plan. Backpacking is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle ...

The Inter-Mountain Alpine School plans its annual backpacking school designed to teach you what you need to know to get started backpacking on your own. Courtesy Paul Krupin The Inter-Mountain Alpine ...

Even with the best intentions, beginner backpackers often make mistakes that turn trips stressful or unsafe. From campsite ...

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You may contact the school directors via email at [email protected] Spokane Mountaineers is hosting its annual backpacking school, which offers the chance to learn the basics of outdoor ...

Backpacking can be intimidating. You have to haul all your food, water and shelter into the backcountry and sleep there — but you are self-sufficient! You are carrying everything you need on your back ...

On a brisk October morning, with 20 pounds of gear on my back, I trekked up a steep, rocky trail. With each step, I felt my throat constrict and my lungs heave. As a city person, my idea of an ...