Fifty years ago, Warren Doyle set a speed record on the Appalachian Trail. Today, as an 18-time AT hiker, his expertise makes him a sought-after teacher—but his rigid opinions on what the trail should be drive some away. bit.ly/480cYEe

S'mores in a cup? S'mores in a cup. bit.ly/45h2dM6

Lots of hikers make meaningful friendships on the trail. Barney 'Scout' Mann's meant so much to him that he wrote a book about them. bit.ly/3R0M1cV

Lots of thru-hikers make meaningful friendships on the trail. Barney 'Scout' Mann loved his PCT friends so much, he wrote an entire book about them.

Leki’s Hemp One Vario poles prove that hemp is a viable option for sustainable outdoor gear. bit.ly/3Gns9vy

Think hut-to-hut hikes only exist in the mountains of Europe? These four trails in the states will prove you wrong. bit.ly/47Yvf55

The National Park Service is searching for the person or people it believes are responsible for starting a wildfire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last week. bit.ly/3T0qGTh

What do you get for the hiker who has everything? We asked our editors what gifts they'd appreciate this year. bit.ly/3ux3v93

If you've been waiting to upgrade your quilt, tent, or backpack to a lighter model, this might be your chance. bit.ly/3RbTTcI

Miles of the AT and Blue Ridge Parkway have closed over the past week as crews battle blazes in North Carolina and Virginia. bit.ly/47Kv7G1

Need a new shelter? Spare your wallet with these deals on 4 tents we reviewed this year. bit.ly/3MQy7Zz

What do you need to know to stay safe while hiking in the cold? We asked a former military survival instructor for her best tips. bit.ly/40KnUU4

You don't need to buy a fancy winter sleeping pad. You can use a canister stove in winter (sometimes). And yeah: you might want to consider bringing a pee bottle. bit.ly/46mKEuH

A longtime backpacker discovers a whole new way to explore the Canadian Rockies. bit.ly/40GOXzR

Rich Moore and his dog Finney disappeared on a hike in Colorado in August. Ten weeks later, crews found the dog alive. Now, friends and family are trying to understand what happened. bit.ly/49H233V

No oven? No problem. bit.ly/3gpiyeq

You’ve heard of long-distance hiking’s Big Three, but North America has more amazing thru-hikes to discover. Find a new challenge—and a new perspective on the backcountry—on these incredible lesser-known trails. bit.ly/47EQPvf

Hitting the trail with someone may be the best way to get to know them. But what if that 'someone' is your new hubby? bit.ly/47feyCf

Backpacker has a new look. Well, actually, an old one. bit.ly/40BjwqF

Psst. Yeah, you, night owls. We've got something to show you. bit.ly/47x7mkH