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Exploring the ‘American Alps:’ the North Cascades
By Michael Lanza The wind and horizontal rain battered us and the fog reduced visibility to 50 feet at times as we hiked up Sahale Arm. We struggled into the maelstrom with rain jacket hoods cinched...
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12 Expert Tips for Finding Solitude When Backpacking
By Michael Lanza Solitude has always reigned as one of the holy grails of backpacking: We all dream of finding that lonely campsite deep in the wilderness with an amazing vista, or hiking for miles or...
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14 Photos From 2021 That Will Inspire You to Get Outdoors
By Michael Lanza How was your 2021? I hope you stayed healthy and got outdoors as much as possible with the people you care about—and you enjoyed adventures that inspired you. Despite some obstacles,...
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16 Great Backpacking Trips You Can Still Take in 2022
By Michael Lanza So you didn’t plan months in advance to reserve a permit for backpacking this summer in Glacier, Yosemite, on the Teton Crest Trail, Wonderland Trail, or John Muir Trail or in another...
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Backpacking the Pasayten Wilderness—On and Off the Beaten Track
By Michael Lanza Within minutes of starting our hike north on the Pacific Crest Trail from Harts Pass in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness, one truth quickly crystallizes: This northernmost section of...
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10 Awe-Inspiring Wild Places in America’s West
By Michael Lanza Over more than three decades of backpacking adventures throughout America’s West, I’ve been fortunate to explore deeply into our most cherished national parks, wilderness areas, and...
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