Backpack, a 1,000-pound male grizzly, is a bear who would rather chill in his regular spot on the Brooks River than brawl ...

A group of 13 members of Congress are pressing USFS Chief Tom Schultz to detail his officers' collaboration with immigration ...

Ongoing weather challenges kept helicopters grounded. Instead of relying on air support, a five-person Tacoma Mountain Rescue ...

Deadly flash floods destroyed trails and critical water infrastructure across the Grand Canyon. Officials say hikers can ...

How we reported this story: We tracked down and interviewed Warren Sherick Jr., the artist behind the sculptures that have caused controversy on the PCT. We also reached out to Erin Collier, the ...

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 ...

How We Reported This Story: Backpacker contributor Sam Anderson regularly reports on national parks, wilderness, and issues affecting public lands. For this story, he reviewed federal court records, ...

What to know about this story: Ryan George, 19, died from injuries sustained in a reported 400-foot fall near Yosemite’s Illilouette Falls. His death comes three months after another young visitor ...

Books are a contentious item among ultralight backpackers. Sure, a little entertainment can help pass long hours in the tent during storms or help you settle into camp at night. But reading material ...

One hiker’s hack is just another hiker’s smart idea. Backpack for long enough and you’ll find yourself with your own bag of tricks—smart moves that make things easier, lighter, cheaper, or just more ...