If you are thinking of taking a summer backpacking trip, now is the time to start planning. Regardless of the number of people embarking on the trip, not only will you need to pick that perfect ...

The beautiful thing about backpacking: You don’t need expensive classes or years of experience to do it well. Whether you're into mountaintop views, starry nights, or heart-pumping ascents, all you ...

Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of hiking and backpacking courses. Take advantage of these great trips that will prepare you for your own hikes and adventures around Colorado. Early ...

Alex Clark recounts his Uncharted-style backpacking trip across Europe.

Western yellow and white paintbrush blooms speck the route up to Lake Isabelle in the Indian Peaks. Photo by Tyra Sutak The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, ...

It's almost summer, and in my house, that means one thing: it's time to go backpacking. Because gear is such a major factor for comfort, I set out to find the highest-performing clothing possible. For ...

The University of Arkansas is offering a backpacking trip for "Black, Indigenous, and People of Color" and other recreational trips based on participants' identity. According to the University of ...