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Canyons and Contemplation

James Montavon — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Exploration and reflection on a backpacking trip in the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness

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Springtime Solitude in Southern Utah

Mark Wetherington — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:00:00 +0000

BPL author Mark Wetherington rambles through Capitol Reef National Park.

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How To Ask Someone to Pull Your Car Out of the Snow

Mark Wetherington — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the best skill is humbly asking for help. Here's a story about my experience getting unstuck when driving snowy backcountry roads.

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2020 Backpacking Light Adventure Film Festival

Backpacking Light — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:41:27 +0000

Recorded version of the livestream of the 2020 Backpacking Light Adventure Film Festival. This content is available only to Premium and Unlimited Members.

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Wandering in a Thirsty Country – Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument

Andrew Marshall — Sun, 13 May 2018 05:55:58 +0000

When Donald Trump took office he appointed as his Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, a former member of Congress with a 4% lifetime score from the League of Conservation voters. Like Trump’s other cabinet members, much ink has been spilled concerning Zinke’s qualifications, the “fox guarding the henhouse” nature of his appointment, the various scandals that have surfaced during his time at Interior. Perhaps less well known to the general public is that Secretary Zinke, under orders from President Trump, recommended major changes to ten of the nation’s National Monuments. The most famous and contentious of these Monuments are Bears Ears and Grand Staircase - Escalante. But Organ Mountain - Desert Peaks, tucked away in a quiet corner of New Mexico, made the list as well.

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The State of Lightweight Backpacking in Europe

Jörgen Johansson — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 18:40:59 +0000

Lightweight backpacking is growing in Europe. What makes it unique and what are the similarities to lightweight backpacking in the US?

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SPOT Gen3 Insures Rapid Emergency Rescue When Needed

Backpacking Light — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 01:01:15 +0000

SPOT Gen3 provides location-based messaging and emergency notification technology that allows you to communicate from remote locations around the globe. It offers custom tracking interval options, motion-activated tracking, long-life battery and more. Learn how one hiker used his SPOT Gen3 in a life-saving rescue involving another hiker with a heart condition.

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Dyneema, Cuben Fiber, and the Future of Outdoor Gear

Ryan Jordan — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 19:20:20 +0000

The introduction of Dyneema (a.k.a., Cuben Fiber) fabrics is one of the most exciting developments to hit the ultralight gear niche over the past several years. With the introduction of several new cottage manufacturers, the acquisition of Cubic Tech, and innovation in ultralight gear made with Cuben Fiber / Dyneema, there are exciting times ahead.

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