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I used to dread winter because it meant that I couldn’t go backpacking for 5 months of the year. Then I took some classes in winter backpacking and mountaineering and now I go on trips year round. In fact, winter has become my favorite season for backpacking and I look forward to it each year. In addition to spectacular scenery, …

When I was first getting into lightweight backpacking, I spent an inordinate amount of time trying to create an ultralight protective case for my glasses to avoid crushing them at night. I tried everything: from water and soft drink bottles, tupperware butter dishes, all kinds of small boxes, packing tubes, and so on. It was fun because I got to …

I saw a Fisher (also called a Fisher Cat) on my hike up Mt. Passaconaway a few months ago. She was loping down the trail toward me until she noticed that I was standing still about 25 feet away. We regarded each other for about 5 seconds and she turned and skiddadled into the brush beside the trail. I didn't …

I discovered a new cottage backpacking food company a few weeks ago called Outdoor Herbivore. You should check them out, especially if you’re on a vegetarian or vegan diet. I tried two of their meals last weekend on a section hike and they were pretty good. Not too sweet, good weight to calorie density, and both had a satisfyingly crunchy …