When you start the transition from traditional to ultralight backpacking, survival gear is usually the first thing to go. Signaling mirror? Extraneous. Extra paracord? Too heavy. Fire starters? Pshh.

Bushcraft skills like building a shelter out of sticks or identifying edible plants are fun to practice—but they're not ...

If you head out onto the trails, into the backcountry, or to any remote area, making a plan and itinerary — and sharing it — is the most important safety measure you can take, above any piece of gear ...

Backpacker magazine has launched "The Backpacker Survival School" iPad app, giving users essential interactive audio/visual survival advice. Caught in an avalanche? Attacked by a bear? Here's your ...

Leon Sparks, a 44-year-old sales representative in Mississippi, spends one week each summer hiking Colorado’s 14,000-foot peaks. On Sunday, July 31, 2022, Sparks attempted to climb three peaks in one ...

Erik Leidecker, a member of the First Ascent ski guide team, IFMGA mountain guide, and owner of Sawtooth Mountain Guides, was one of the guest speakers at the Teva Mountain Games this weekend in Vail, ...

Loaded with bells and whistles, the Silva Ranger 2.0 has everything you’ll need to orient in the wild. This budget compass has most of the features of high-end models, including night navigation ...

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LEBANON — Learn about outdoor emergency survival and backpacking skills in one of the outdoor classes offered at the LBCC Lebanon Center this spring. The one-day “Surviving an Outdoor Emergency” will ...