Flash Flood Safety
Nine people were recently killed in a flash flood in central Arizona. The victims were swept away by a sudden wall of water while having...
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Layering Clothing for Comfort on the Trail
Photo: Mark in his base layer (Under Armor sweat-wicking shirt & rain jacket) at Isle Royale National Park on a cold, rainy day. Layering...
Physical Fitness and Backpacking: The Why, How, and What of Training for Your Next Trip
If you’ve read our Learn Page, you know we feel it’s important that backpackers prepare physically for trips. You don’t have to be an...
Route Planning
So, you have your location picked out, you know what time of year you want to go, and you have a general sense of the area you want to...