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» AboveCalifornia - Descriptions of trails, maps, weather, campground information, and a library with works by John Muir and others.
» Adventure Matters - Website contains information on the Appalachian Trail, thru-hiking, hiking and backpacking as well as links to other great informative sights.
» Andy's Lightweight Backpacking Site - Presents information regarding general and lightweight backpacking, safety tips, and outdoor photography.
» BackcountryTech - The latest backcountry gear, news, and deals
» Backpacker Magazine - News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.
» Backpackers Guide - A "how-to-guide" for camping, backpacking and hiking, especially for those just getting started. Includes packing lists and a sample 3-day menu.
» Backpacking Tips - Backpacking Tips is a leading resource on everything backpacking and hiking related. Contains information about training for backpacking, nutrition, and gear. Useful backpacking checklists are available.
» Backpacking in the Catskills - Pictures from popular overlooks in the Catskills with trail descriptions and advice.
» BearCamel.com - A website that showcases content pertaining to trail adventures like Backpacking, Trail running, hiking and cross country sking
» Casa de la Montana Hostel & Mountain activities Center - We are in Asturias, North of Spain, near Picos de Europa National Park, Covadonga, Llanes, Ruta del Cares We offert 52 places at a Hostel in rooms with bathroom for 2,4,6 people(bunks and beds )Mountain programs and promenades for individuals, small group
» Catskill Hiking Shack - Local information for the Catskill Mountains as well as pictures, tips, hints, equipment, and calendar of events.
» Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza - Extensive collection of information, tips, photos, and humor.
» CloudWalker's Base Camp - Contains backpacking tips and resources for hiking the AT.
» Colorado Mountain Club - Dedicated to exploring and protecting the wild areas in Colorado. Sponsors courses and lectures about Rocky Mountain natural history and mountaineering.
» FootTrails.com - Backpacking information source and online community forum.
» Freezer Bag Cooking - Recipes and instructions for freezer bag meals that allow backpackers to quickly and easily eat on the trail.
» Gorp's Top Ten Coolest Treks in the Nepalese Himalaya - Lists the top treks in Nepal including the Annapurna Circuit, Rara Lake National Park, Dolpo and Mustang, Langtang and Helambu, and the Kathmandu Valley.
» International Backpacking Association - Provides backpacking related online videos, helpful hints, maps and low impact backpacking guides. Membership is required for full access.
» Jason Paterson Outdoors - Outdoors adventure and exploration with backpacking gear reviews.
» Michigan Hiker - Offers information on backpacking, hiking, camping and outdoor equipment along with articles about experiences in the outdoors.
» Midwesthiker - General community for backpackers in the American Midwest that includes discussion of gear, trip reports and other backpacking topics.
» Miss Janet's House is the "Bunk and Breakfast" hostel for Appalachian Trail Hikers - Services include full hostel accommodations, hike planning, shuttle’s and workshops. Located in downtown Erwin, Tennessee near the Appalachian Trail. Open year round (423)743-1932
» N2Backpacking - A personal collection of photos, trail tales, trip reports, trail maps, and trip summaries. Over twenty-five years of backcountry adventures.
» Net Backpacking - Backpacking portal featuring how to articles and gear reviews.
» Our 2006 Hike Across The U.S. - Jakob and Tamar, two recent graduates of McGill University, will spend 8 months walking across the US in 2006. This site documents their journey, and contains their live blog.
» Providing outdoor recreation information for summer, winter, spring and fall - Gear review, how to, hot locations, nature stories and more for kayakers, canoers, campers, hikers, skiers and climbers.
» Rei Camping/Hiking Expert Advice - Expert instructions on how to fit a pack, conditioning for backpacking, lightweight backpacking, how to be bear-aware and safe in bear country, and many other topics.
» Sierra Nevada Backpacking - Information for Sierra Nevada hiker, backpacker and mountaineer. Includes locations and maps of passes and trails, backpacking checklist, clothing, gear, books, weather and photos.
» Spadout - Backpacking - Articles and tools for backpacking gear.
» The Backpacking Club - Non-profit club conducts hikes and an eight-week school. Photos, course description, and membership application. Spokane, Washington.
» The Backpacking Directory - A directory of links to information about backpacking and hiking, including gear, retailers, trails, trip reports, photos, clubs and organizations, and the Pacific Crest Trail.
» The Backpacking Site - Backpacking information, adventure stories, photos, gear reviews, articles and other resources.
» The John Muir Trail - This site includes helpful information, photographs and descriptions of the 211 mile long trail that goes from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney.
» The Lightweight Backpacker - Lightweight backpacking tips, techniques, books, gear, reviews, gear checklists, message forums, and specialty pages.
» The Travel Monkey - How to spot scams, avoid potential problems and pack the right equipment. Free travel and backpacking hints, tips and information.
» TheBackpacker.com - Extensive resource includes advice for beginners, answers to user submitted questions, directory of trails, and active message board.
» Thru Hikers - Forums discuss the Appalachian, Pacific Crest and Continental Divide trails, plus backpacking food and gear. Also includes a photo gallery.
» Trailspace.com - Reviews of tents, hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.
» WeBackpack - Index of trip reports searchable by place, time of year, mileage and days. Includes backpacker profiles, groups and favorite destinations.
» Wilderness Utah - A collection of trail guides, photos, and trip reports from across the state of Utah. This site also includes informational articles about hiking in the Utah outdoors.
» Wilderness backpacking tips and advice - The Wilderness backpacking website is dedicated to providing useful information for wilderness campers and backpackers.
» WildernessBackpacker - Provides articles, tips, and stories about wilderness backpacking, camping, and travel.
» YetiZone - A Himalayan trekking web guidebook to the Annapurna Circuit, the Everest Trek and the Langtang Trek. Over 650 kilometers of trekking description.
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Last Updated: 2007-04-12 17:52:22
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