6 Best 3-Day Backpacking Trips Around the World
Dreaming of trekking along mountaintops, summiting peaks, and meandering around rivers? Yeah, us too.
5 Reasons to Try Solo Adventuring and How to Make it Happen
Car camping, backpacking, or hiking by yourself can be intimidating. But we’ll let you in on a little secret—it can also be freeing and empowering.
9 of the Best 3-Day, 5-Day, and Weeklong Backpacking Trips in the US
Here are a few of our top picks for the best trails to explore, whether you have three days, five days, or a full week
A 13,776-Foot Summit of The Mighty Grand Teton
As I reflect back on my Summit for Someone experience with Big City Mountaineers, I realized that my life would look very different had I not taken a giant leap of faith and gone on the Grand Teton climb
A Backpacker’s Guide to Southeast Asia
You can spend a lifetime exploring the nooks and crannies of Southeast Asia. If you have only two weeks, pick a country or two to hone in on.
10 Essentials for a Comfortable Camp
Here are ten items that will help you camp more comfortably, so that you can focus on what really matters—enjoying time outside with your adventure buddies.
A Quick & Dirty Guide to Getting Started with Backpacking
Little compares to spending a night in the backcountry after a long day of hiking. Add to that the feeling of accomplishment of carrying everything you need on your back, and you’re setting yourself up for a sweet adventure. Backpacking is a fun way to…
An Ode to Your Adventure Buddies
Here’s a look at some of the qualities that make a top notch adventure buddy.
3 Amazing Weekend Backpacking Loops in the Smokies
To help you plan your visit, we’ve highlighted three backpacking loops that give you the Appalachian Trail, streamside and ridgeline campsites, killer views, and enough distance and elevation to satisfy your inner weekend warrior.
7 of the Best Summer Backpacking Trips in the Mountain West
With so many choices, it may be tricky to figure out where to go, so we put together a list of seven trails that are both beautiful and challenging. Check ‘em out.