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This Section of the PCT Has Been Closed for 20 Years. The Reason? MYLFs
If you’ve hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, chances are you’re familiar with the Williamson Rock closure — nicknamed the “frog closure” — in Southern California. This closure covers a 3.6-mile...
“We Are Transforming These Mountains in a Way Humans Have Never Seen”: The Future of the Sierra Nevada, John Muir’s Range of Light
John Muir called the Sierra Nevada the “Range of Light” in his 1894 book, The Mountains of California, writing about the exceptional quality of light there, calling it "the most divinely
Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground to Open as Scheduled, Reversing Previous Closure Decision
In a significant turn of events for wilderness travelers, Yosemite National Park has reversed its recent decision to close the Yosemite Valley Backpackers Campground for the 2025 season. The
Graduating Army Ranger School and Thru-Hiking After 30+ Years in the Military with Jay “Meat Grinder” France (BPR #303)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Atheltic, we are joined by Jay “Meat Grinder” France. Meat Grinder is a thru-hiker, author,...
Yosemite Campground Closure Will Disrupt Backpackers — Including JMT and PCT Thru-Hikers
Yosemite National Park has announced the closure of its primary backpackers camp located in Yosemite Valley, effective for the entire 2025 season. This decision, coupled with temporary shutdowns at
Hiking with a Tote Bag, Ultramarathons in a Roundabout, and Creative Trail Shenanigans with Tate “Pyro” Dobson (BPR #302)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Tate Dobson, known on trail as Pyro. Tate is a certified...
Where Do You Need a Bear Canister on the PCT?
Bear canisters are required to keep your food secure — and, more importantly, to prevent bears from becoming habituated to human food — on several sections of the Pacific Crest...
“I’m Falling!” Harrowing Video Shows PCT Hiker’s Rescue From Eroding Cliff Face Near Whitewater, CA
A Pacific Crest Trail hiker near Whitewater, CA found herself in a harrowing situation recently when she slipped and fell partway down a steep cliff. Footage released on Monday by...
The Camino de Costa Rica with Maytal “Carrot Top” Agasi (BPR #301)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by Topo Athletic, we’re joined by Maytal Agasi, known on trail as Carrot Top. In this episode,...
Triple Crowning in Three Years, Ultralight Tips, and Cold Soaking with Austen McDaniel (BPR #297)
In today’s episode of Backpacker Radio, presented by The Trek, brought to you by LMNT, we are joined by Austen McDaniel, known on trail as PI. If that name sounds...