Backpacking

The Gretna Venture Crew 363 recently returned from a high adventure trip to Colorado in mid-July. The three Scouts — Addie Horst, Sam Snyder and Emery Prusmack — traveled to Glenwood Springs via the Amtrak train along with three leaders: Duane Horseman, Justin Horst and Cindy Mefford. Originally, we planned to go to Yosemite National Park in California, but because …

In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we are joined by long-distance thru-rider Gillian Larson. Yes, thru-rider. Gillian has more than 10,000 backcountry wilderness miles via horseback, including two thru-rides of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, the Arizona Trail, and the Colorado Trail. Gillian was the youngest person to solo-thru ride the PCT in …

For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go. The pandemic had its ups and downs for tourism, with a total shutdown followed by a rush of vacations due to pent-up demand. This year, small businesses say vacation cadences are returning to normal. But …

It’s been a summer of firsts. First family trip to Hawaii. First time with not one but two kids leaving the nest. First summer with no cow escapes whatsoever. But perhaps the most amazing first I experienced was one I’ve waited 10 years for: the first time I was left at home alone while Logan and all six kids went …

I‘ve worn GPS watches on and off for almost a decade. When I was 19 I got a basic FitBit specifically to train for my first marathon, and since then, I’ve tried multiple iterations of the Garmin Forerunner series. Overall, I’ve been extremely happy with their functionality and utility. Though I didn’t use a GPS watch when I thru-hiked the …

The PeakFinder App stands out as an exceptional tool for hiking and backpacking enthusiasts, providing unparalleled mountain recognition and navigation features. This iPhone app, designed to enhance outdoor adventures, has gained recognition for its unique capabilities that cater specifically to hikers and backpackers.  Unlike typical navigation apps, PeakFinder focuses on summit identification and panoramic mountain views, making it an indispensable …

The set comes with one squeeze screw-on water filter, two 32-ounce collapsible pouches, one replaceable pop-up drinking spout, and one syringe filter cleaner. It weighs three ounces. It removes bacteria such as salmonella, cholera, and E. coli as well as protozoa such as giardia and cryptosporidium. I adore this water filter for its ease of use, adaptability, small size, and …

University of Nebraska–Lincoln students can sign up for three exciting 5-day trips during Fall Break to the state of Arkansas: canoeing the Buffalo River, backpacking in the Ozark Mountains, and rock climbing at Horseshoe Canyon. The trip dates are October 13–17, 2023 and are organized by UNL Outdoor Adventures. Activity-related gear, transportation, meals and instruction are included in the cost. …

Courtesy of the National Park Service Being in nature can change you. Sleeping and eating outside, far away from roads and stores and houses, forces us to unplug, reset, and notice the beauty that’s all around us. But while you’re soaking in all the benefits of getting outdoors, it’s important that you don’t change nature right back. Conservation experts will …

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