One night, while backpacking in Guatemala, I was woken up by a pain in my leg. Nearly bumping my head against the upper bunk ...

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Since 2008, the number of people hiking and backpacking in the United States has risen by nearly 50 percent. It’s easy to see why: The sport appeals to everyone from casual outdoorspeople and aspiring ...

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Backpacking trips have been something of a rite of passage for young people for almost 70 years. Whether you’re setting off around the world, or exploring a particular region, country, or city, taking ...

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After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...