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 * GOOD BACKPACKING GEAR ON A BUDGET
   
   We detail how to get geared up without breaking the bank
   
   See Our Picks


 * THE BEST HYDRATION PACKS
   
   From minimalist vest-inspired models to feature-rich designs, we break down
   our favorite hydration packs for hiking
   
   See Our Picks


 * HIKING GEAR GUIDES
   
   We pick the best hiking gear of 2022, from lightweight hiking shoes and rain
   jackets to daypacks, trekking poles, and more 
   
   See Our Picks


 * REVIEW: SALOMON X ULTRA 4 MID GTX
   
   Salomon’s latest version of their popular hiking boot retains its near-ideal
   combination of weight, comfort, protection, and durability
   
   See The Review


 * THE BEST HIKING SANDALS
   
   From lightweight and grippy models for trail use to closed-toe designs for
   water, we break down our favorite hiking-ready sandals of the year
   
   See Our Picks


 * GOOD BACKPACKING GEAR ON A BUDGET
   
   We detail how to get geared up without breaking the bank
   
   See Our Picks


 * THE BEST HYDRATION PACKS
   
   From minimalist vest-inspired models to feature-rich designs, we break down
   our favorite hydration packs for hiking
   
   See Our Picks

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   See Our Picks


 * HIKING GEAR GUIDES
   
   See Our Picks


 * REVIEW: SALOMON X ULTRA 4 MID GTX
   
   See The Review


 * THE BEST HIKING SANDALS
   
   See Our Picks


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OUTDOOR GEAR GUIDES


CAMPING GEAR REVIEWS

From car camping with your family to base camping at the foot of your next
serious adventure, you’ll want to have the right gear for the occasion. Below
our staff at Switchback Travel breaks down the best camping gear...


BEST COOLERS AND ICE CHESTS OF 2022

Whether you’re headed to the beach, tailgating before your favorite sporting
event, or camping in the wild, keeping your food and drinks cold is absolutely
key. Thankfully, the market is packed with high-quality...


BEST BACKPACKING SLEEPING BAGS OF 2022

Cozying into your sleeping bag at the end of a long day on the trail is one of
the simple pleasures of backpacking. Today’s backpacking sleeping bags offer not
only exceptional warmth for their weight...


BEST STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS OF 2022

Inflatable stand up paddle boards (SUPs, for short) are taking the boating scene
by storm, and it’s easy to see why. These compact vessels are easy to transport
(no car rack required), surprisingly durable...


BEST DUFFEL BAGS OF 2022

Whether you’re traveling by air, driving up to a cabin for the weekend, or
venturing across the world on an expedition, you’ll likely be using a duffel bag
to get your gear from one place to the next. Duffels...


BEST TREKKING POLES OF 2022

Serious hikers have known the great benefits of trekking poles for decades.
Aside from providing stability while hauling a heavy load or moving over
technical terrain, trekking poles have distinct advantages even on easy trails.
They’re great for...


CAMPING GEAR REVIEWS

From car camping with your family to base camping at the foot of your next
serious adventure, you’ll want to have the right gear for the occasion. Below
our staff at Switchback Travel breaks down the best camping gear...


BEST COOLERS AND ICE CHESTS OF 2022

Whether you’re headed to the beach, tailgating before your favorite sporting
event, or camping in the wild, keeping your food and drinks cold is absolutely
key. Thankfully, the market is packed with high-quality...


BEST BACKPACKING SLEEPING BAGS OF 2022

Cozying into your sleeping bag at the end of a long day on the trail is one of
the simple pleasures of backpacking. Today’s backpacking sleeping bags offer not
only exceptional warmth for their weight...


BEST STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS OF 2022

Inflatable stand up paddle boards (SUPs, for short) are taking the boating scene
by storm, and it’s easy to see why. These compact vessels are easy to transport
(no car rack required), surprisingly durable...


BEST DUFFEL BAGS OF 2022

Whether you’re traveling by air, driving up to a cabin for the weekend, or
venturing across the world on an expedition, you’ll likely be using a duffel bag
to get your gear from one place to the next. Duffels...


BEST TREKKING POLES OF 2022

Serious hikers have known the great benefits of trekking poles for decades.
Aside from providing stability while hauling a heavy load or moving over
technical terrain, trekking poles have distinct advantages even on easy trails.
They’re great for...


CAMPING GEAR REVIEWS

From car camping with your family to base camping at the foot of your next
serious adventure, you’ll want to have the right gear for the occasion. Below
our staff at Switchback Travel breaks down the best camping gear...


BEST COOLERS AND ICE CHESTS OF 2022

Whether you’re headed to the beach, tailgating before your favorite sporting
event, or camping in the wild, keeping your food and drinks cold is absolutely
key. Thankfully, the market is packed with high-quality...


BEST BACKPACKING SLEEPING BAGS OF 2022

Cozying into your sleeping bag at the end of a long day on the trail is one of
the simple pleasures of backpacking. Today’s backpacking sleeping bags offer not
only exceptional warmth for their weight...


BEST STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS OF 2022

Inflatable stand up paddle boards (SUPs, for short) are taking the boating scene
by storm, and it’s easy to see why. These compact vessels are easy to transport
(no car rack required), surprisingly durable...


BEST DUFFEL BAGS OF 2022

Whether you’re traveling by air, driving up to a cabin for the weekend, or
venturing across the world on an expedition, you’ll likely be using a duffel bag
to get your gear from one place to the next. Duffels...


BEST TREKKING POLES OF 2022

Serious hikers have known the great benefits of trekking poles for decades.
Aside from providing stability while hauling a heavy load or moving over
technical terrain, trekking poles have distinct advantages even on easy trails.
They’re great for...


IN-DEPTH GEAR REVIEWS


SALEWA MOUNTAIN TRAINER LITE MID GTX REVIEW

Salewa is well known in the mountaineering world for their technical alpine
boots, and I was very impressed by the performance of their burly Mountain
Trainer boots on a recent trip to Patagonia. On a...


OSPREY ATMOS AG 65 BACKPACK (2022) REVIEW

One of the few downsides of the industry-wide transition to internal-frame packs
is ventilation. Enter the Atmos line from Osprey, and more recently, the Atmos
AG pack. This bag was designed from the...


SALOMON PREDICT HIKE MID GTX REVIEW

Salomon’s reputation in the hiking footwear world is well established, often
topping our “best of” lists. And as the dominant force in hiking footwear, they
have the luxury to take a few risks—which is exactly...


PATAGONIA HOUDINI JACKET REVIEW

Patagonia’s Houdini jacket is a standard bearer and in many ways defines the
ultralight windbreaker category. We tested this long-time favorite in high winds
while backpacking and hiking in Patagonia and during late winter/early spring
hikes and...


MERRELL MOAB 3 HIKING SHOE REVIEW

With only three iterations in well over a decade on the market, Merrell has
taken a slow and steady approach to updating their extremely popular Moab
collection. The latest “3” was released in late spring...


REI CO-OP WONDERLAND 4 TENT REVIEW

In a surprising move, REI has replaced their popular Kingdom series with the
Wonderland line for 2022. We’ve had a chance to test both the four- and
six-person versions (note: The photos...


SALEWA MOUNTAIN TRAINER LITE MID GTX REVIEW

Salewa is well known in the mountaineering world for their technical alpine
boots, and I was very impressed by the performance of their burly Mountain
Trainer boots on a recent trip to Patagonia. On a...


OSPREY ATMOS AG 65 BACKPACK (2022) REVIEW

One of the few downsides of the industry-wide transition to internal-frame packs
is ventilation. Enter the Atmos line from Osprey, and more recently, the Atmos
AG pack. This bag was designed from the...


SALOMON PREDICT HIKE MID GTX REVIEW

Salomon’s reputation in the hiking footwear world is well established, often
topping our “best of” lists. And as the dominant force in hiking footwear, they
have the luxury to take a few risks—which is exactly...


PATAGONIA HOUDINI JACKET REVIEW

Patagonia’s Houdini jacket is a standard bearer and in many ways defines the
ultralight windbreaker category. We tested this long-time favorite in high winds
while backpacking and hiking in Patagonia and during late winter/early spring
hikes and...


MERRELL MOAB 3 HIKING SHOE REVIEW

With only three iterations in well over a decade on the market, Merrell has
taken a slow and steady approach to updating their extremely popular Moab
collection. The latest “3” was released in late spring...


REI CO-OP WONDERLAND 4 TENT REVIEW

In a surprising move, REI has replaced their popular Kingdom series with the
Wonderland line for 2022. We’ve had a chance to test both the four- and
six-person versions (note: The photos...


SALEWA MOUNTAIN TRAINER LITE MID GTX REVIEW

Salewa is well known in the mountaineering world for their technical alpine
boots, and I was very impressed by the performance of their burly Mountain
Trainer boots on a recent trip to Patagonia. On a...


OSPREY ATMOS AG 65 BACKPACK (2022) REVIEW

One of the few downsides of the industry-wide transition to internal-frame packs
is ventilation. Enter the Atmos line from Osprey, and more recently, the Atmos
AG pack. This bag was designed from the...


SALOMON PREDICT HIKE MID GTX REVIEW

Salomon’s reputation in the hiking footwear world is well established, often
topping our “best of” lists. And as the dominant force in hiking footwear, they
have the luxury to take a few risks—which is exactly...


PATAGONIA HOUDINI JACKET REVIEW

Patagonia’s Houdini jacket is a standard bearer and in many ways defines the
ultralight windbreaker category. We tested this long-time favorite in high winds
while backpacking and hiking in Patagonia and during late winter/early spring
hikes and...


MERRELL MOAB 3 HIKING SHOE REVIEW

With only three iterations in well over a decade on the market, Merrell has
taken a slow and steady approach to updating their extremely popular Moab
collection. The latest “3” was released in late spring...


REI CO-OP WONDERLAND 4 TENT REVIEW

In a surprising move, REI has replaced their popular Kingdom series with the
Wonderland line for 2022. We’ve had a chance to test both the four- and
six-person versions (note: The photos...


LEARNING CENTER


SALOMON HIKING FOOTWEAR: HOW TO CHOOSE

Salomon is a clear frontrunner in the hiking footwear market, with an extensive
collection that ranges from capable backpacking-ready boots to light and nimble
low-top shoes. At the time of publishing, their hiking lineup comprises 14 core
models—many...


27.5 VS. 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKES

Not long ago, mountain bikers didn’t have a choice when it came to wheel
sizes—26 inches was the only option. But once 29- and 27.5-inch wheels hit the
market, the debate amongst bikers took off and has continued ever since.
29ers...


BACKPACK FIT AND SIZING GUIDE

Your pack is arguably the most important piece of gear in your backpacking kit,
and a proper (or improper) fit can make or break your time spent in the
backcountry. It all starts with nailing the size, which can then be...


BEST CAMPING GEAR OF 2022

Shopping for camping gear is no small feat, whether you’re a first-time camper
or a seasoned veteran. But once you set up your tent, lay out your sleeping bag,
and settle in by the campfire, the effort is well worth it. After researching
and testing ...


BACKPACKING TENTS: HOW LIGHT IS TOO LIGHT?

Ultralight backpacking equipment is all the rage, as there’s no doubt that a
lighter load puts less strain on your body and allows you to move faster and
farther. One of the biggest areas that backpackers can shave weight...


BEST TENT BRANDS OF 2022

Whether you’re car camping at your local state park for the week or venturing
deep into the backcountry, you’ll need a quality shelter that’s spacious enough
for your group, reasonably weather-worthy...


SALOMON HIKING FOOTWEAR: HOW TO CHOOSE

Salomon is a clear frontrunner in the hiking footwear market, with an extensive
collection that ranges from capable backpacking-ready boots to light and nimble
low-top shoes. At the time of publishing, their hiking lineup comprises 14 core
models—many...


27.5 VS. 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKES

Not long ago, mountain bikers didn’t have a choice when it came to wheel
sizes—26 inches was the only option. But once 29- and 27.5-inch wheels hit the
market, the debate amongst bikers took off and has continued ever since.
29ers...


BACKPACK FIT AND SIZING GUIDE

Your pack is arguably the most important piece of gear in your backpacking kit,
and a proper (or improper) fit can make or break your time spent in the
backcountry. It all starts with nailing the size, which can then be...


BEST CAMPING GEAR OF 2022

Shopping for camping gear is no small feat, whether you’re a first-time camper
or a seasoned veteran. But once you set up your tent, lay out your sleeping bag,
and settle in by the campfire, the effort is well worth it. After researching
and testing ...


BACKPACKING TENTS: HOW LIGHT IS TOO LIGHT?

Ultralight backpacking equipment is all the rage, as there’s no doubt that a
lighter load puts less strain on your body and allows you to move faster and
farther. One of the biggest areas that backpackers can shave weight...


BEST TENT BRANDS OF 2022

Whether you’re car camping at your local state park for the week or venturing
deep into the backcountry, you’ll need a quality shelter that’s spacious enough
for your group, reasonably weather-worthy...


SALOMON HIKING FOOTWEAR: HOW TO CHOOSE

Salomon is a clear frontrunner in the hiking footwear market, with an extensive
collection that ranges from capable backpacking-ready boots to light and nimble
low-top shoes. At the time of publishing, their hiking lineup comprises 14 core
models—many...


27.5 VS. 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKES

Not long ago, mountain bikers didn’t have a choice when it came to wheel
sizes—26 inches was the only option. But once 29- and 27.5-inch wheels hit the
market, the debate amongst bikers took off and has continued ever since.
29ers...


BACKPACK FIT AND SIZING GUIDE

Your pack is arguably the most important piece of gear in your backpacking kit,
and a proper (or improper) fit can make or break your time spent in the
backcountry. It all starts with nailing the size, which can then be...


BEST CAMPING GEAR OF 2022

Shopping for camping gear is no small feat, whether you’re a first-time camper
or a seasoned veteran. But once you set up your tent, lay out your sleeping bag,
and settle in by the campfire, the effort is well worth it. After researching
and testing ...


BACKPACKING TENTS: HOW LIGHT IS TOO LIGHT?

Ultralight backpacking equipment is all the rage, as there’s no doubt that a
lighter load puts less strain on your body and allows you to move faster and
farther. One of the biggest areas that backpackers can shave weight...


BEST TENT BRANDS OF 2022

Whether you’re car camping at your local state park for the week or venturing
deep into the backcountry, you’ll need a quality shelter that’s spacious enough
for your group, reasonably weather-worthy...


ADVENTURE TRAVEL


TREKKING PERU'S CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH

From our campsite, the green valley rises, steepens, and becomes rocky and cold.
Eventually it turns to glacier and then vast, snow-blanketed mountain. I pull
the hood of my down jacket tight...


SWITCHBACK TRIP RECAP: EL CHALTÉN 2022

In February of 2022, the Switchback Travel team convened in the town of El
Chaltén, located within the Southern Andes’ Los Glaciares National Park. Known
as the trekking capital of Argentina...


A YEAR ON THE ROAD (PART 1): NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Brian and I were less than a week into our adventure north when, during a brief
phone call, my dear friend’s children insisted I read their favorite poem, "the
Yukon Song." Though written for children extolling the virtues of leaving
civilization and...


A GUIDE TO PATAGONIA’S HUEMUL CIRCUIT 

The Huemul (pronounced [wey-mool]) Circuit is a challenging, 40+ mile hike
located in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, just outside of the Patagonia trekking
mecca of El Chaltén, Argentina...


BEST HIKING TRAILS IN KAUA’I

With more trails than stoplights, Kaua’i is a far cry from the bustle of Waikiki
or romantic resort life of Maui’s west coast. “The Garden Isle” is best known
for its natural and untouched beauty, making it our favorite island for the
adventurous...


A YEAR ON THE ROAD (PART 3): TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL PARK

Brian and I had spent four days hiking in Tombstone Territorial Park the
previous summer on a trip that just scratched the surface and whet our appetites
for more. Throughout the past year, we dreamed of returning to see the classic
spires and tundra...


TREKKING PERU'S CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH

From our campsite, the green valley rises, steepens, and becomes rocky and cold.
Eventually it turns to glacier and then vast, snow-blanketed mountain. I pull
the hood of my down jacket tight...


SWITCHBACK TRIP RECAP: EL CHALTÉN 2022

In February of 2022, the Switchback Travel team convened in the town of El
Chaltén, located within the Southern Andes’ Los Glaciares National Park. Known
as the trekking capital of Argentina...


A YEAR ON THE ROAD (PART 1): NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Brian and I were less than a week into our adventure north when, during a brief
phone call, my dear friend’s children insisted I read their favorite poem, "the
Yukon Song." Though written for children extolling the virtues of leaving
civilization and...


A GUIDE TO PATAGONIA’S HUEMUL CIRCUIT 

The Huemul (pronounced [wey-mool]) Circuit is a challenging, 40+ mile hike
located in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, just outside of the Patagonia trekking
mecca of El Chaltén, Argentina...


BEST HIKING TRAILS IN KAUA’I

With more trails than stoplights, Kaua’i is a far cry from the bustle of Waikiki
or romantic resort life of Maui’s west coast. “The Garden Isle” is best known
for its natural and untouched beauty, making it our favorite island for the
adventurous...


A YEAR ON THE ROAD (PART 3): TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL PARK

Brian and I had spent four days hiking in Tombstone Territorial Park the
previous summer on a trip that just scratched the surface and whet our appetites
for more. Throughout the past year, we dreamed of returning to see the classic
spires and tundra...


TREKKING PERU'S CORDILLERA HUAYHUASH

From our campsite, the green valley rises, steepens, and becomes rocky and cold.
Eventually it turns to glacier and then vast, snow-blanketed mountain. I pull
the hood of my down jacket tight...


SWITCHBACK TRIP RECAP: EL CHALTÉN 2022

In February of 2022, the Switchback Travel team convened in the town of El
Chaltén, located within the Southern Andes’ Los Glaciares National Park. Known
as the trekking capital of Argentina...


A YEAR ON THE ROAD (PART 1): NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

Brian and I were less than a week into our adventure north when, during a brief
phone call, my dear friend’s children insisted I read their favorite poem, "the
Yukon Song." Though written for children extolling the virtues of leaving
civilization and...


A GUIDE TO PATAGONIA’S HUEMUL CIRCUIT 

The Huemul (pronounced [wey-mool]) Circuit is a challenging, 40+ mile hike
located in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, just outside of the Patagonia trekking
mecca of El Chaltén, Argentina...


BEST HIKING TRAILS IN KAUA’I

With more trails than stoplights, Kaua’i is a far cry from the bustle of Waikiki
or romantic resort life of Maui’s west coast. “The Garden Isle” is best known
for its natural and untouched beauty, making it our favorite island for the
adventurous...


A YEAR ON THE ROAD (PART 3): TOMBSTONE TERRITORIAL PARK

Brian and I had spent four days hiking in Tombstone Territorial Park the
previous summer on a trip that just scratched the surface and whet our appetites
for more. Throughout the past year, we dreamed of returning to see the classic
spires and tundra...


PHOTOGRAPHY


DIGITAL CAMERA BUYER'S GUIDES AND REVIEWS

Welcome to our Darkroom! What started as one camera article has expanded into a
burgeoning section of information covering everything from inexpensive
point-and-shoots to full-frame...


WEATHER-SEALED MIRRORLESS CAMERAS: A COMPLETE LIST

For photographers who frequently shoot outdoors, weather sealing is a must. It
protects your expensive camera gear, takes away much of the worry, and allows
you to keep...


10 GREAT SONY FE (FULL FRAME) LENSES

Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras have created a lot of buzz in the
photography world, and they keep improving with each rendition. It’s true that
the FE lens options for Sony still...


BEST CAMERAS FOR HIKING AND BACKPACKING

Hiking and backpacking requires a lightweight and durable camera that captures
great images. Depending on your budget, the options abound in categories from
compact point-and-shoots...


10 GREAT NIKON FX (FULL FRAME) LENSES

Nikon’s full-frame camera lineup is impressive, but perhaps even more so is the
extensive collection of FX-format (full frame) lenses. Below are 10 of the best
FX...


BEST MIRRORLESS CAMERAS OF 2020

The mirrorless revolution is in full swing. These impressive digital cameras
pack large image sensors into compact bodies, offering some of the best image
and video quality on the market with less bulk than a DSLR...


DIGITAL CAMERA BUYER'S GUIDES AND REVIEWS

Welcome to our Darkroom! What started as one camera article has expanded into a
burgeoning section of information covering everything from inexpensive
point-and-shoots to full-frame...


WEATHER-SEALED MIRRORLESS CAMERAS: A COMPLETE LIST

For photographers who frequently shoot outdoors, weather sealing is a must. It
protects your expensive camera gear, takes away much of the worry, and allows
you to keep...


10 GREAT SONY FE (FULL FRAME) LENSES

Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras have created a lot of buzz in the
photography world, and they keep improving with each rendition. It’s true that
the FE lens options for Sony still...


BEST CAMERAS FOR HIKING AND BACKPACKING

Hiking and backpacking requires a lightweight and durable camera that captures
great images. Depending on your budget, the options abound in categories from
compact point-and-shoots...


10 GREAT NIKON FX (FULL FRAME) LENSES

Nikon’s full-frame camera lineup is impressive, but perhaps even more so is the
extensive collection of FX-format (full frame) lenses. Below are 10 of the best
FX...


BEST MIRRORLESS CAMERAS OF 2020

The mirrorless revolution is in full swing. These impressive digital cameras
pack large image sensors into compact bodies, offering some of the best image
and video quality on the market with less bulk than a DSLR...


DIGITAL CAMERA BUYER'S GUIDES AND REVIEWS

Welcome to our Darkroom! What started as one camera article has expanded into a
burgeoning section of information covering everything from inexpensive
point-and-shoots to full-frame...


WEATHER-SEALED MIRRORLESS CAMERAS: A COMPLETE LIST

For photographers who frequently shoot outdoors, weather sealing is a must. It
protects your expensive camera gear, takes away much of the worry, and allows
you to keep...


10 GREAT SONY FE (FULL FRAME) LENSES

Sony’s full-frame mirrorless cameras have created a lot of buzz in the
photography world, and they keep improving with each rendition. It’s true that
the FE lens options for Sony still...


BEST CAMERAS FOR HIKING AND BACKPACKING

Hiking and backpacking requires a lightweight and durable camera that captures
great images. Depending on your budget, the options abound in categories from
compact point-and-shoots...


10 GREAT NIKON FX (FULL FRAME) LENSES

Nikon’s full-frame camera lineup is impressive, but perhaps even more so is the
extensive collection of FX-format (full frame) lenses. Below are 10 of the best
FX...


BEST MIRRORLESS CAMERAS OF 2020

The mirrorless revolution is in full swing. These impressive digital cameras
pack large image sensors into compact bodies, offering some of the best image
and video quality on the market with less bulk than a DSLR...


PERSPECTIVES


SARAH UHL: ARTIST, ACTIVIST, AND JOY EVANGELIST

Sarah Uhl calls herself an artist, activist, and joy evangelist. That's quite
the job description, and yet she’s pulling it off, brush stroke by brush stroke.
A plein air painter from Carbondale, CO...


OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BOOK HALL OF FAME

At Switchback Travel, we love stories. Nothing moves or motivates us quite like
artfully written and insightful accounts of the world. And while the online
format is great, we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a soft spot for
books...


JASON HUMMEL: AN ALPINE STATE OF MIND

Jason Hummel is a leading adventure photographer and ski mountaineer based in
Tacoma, Washington. He authored Alpine State of Mind, a beautifully presented
book of adventure stories and...


HOMEGROWN: MISTY MOUNTAIN THREADWORKS

Misty Mountain's headquarters in the hills of Western North Carolina is not the
kind of place you just stumble upon. It's the kind of place you set off to find.
And when you arrive...


COMBATTING OUTDOOR CONSUMERISM IN AN INSTA-REPEAT CULTURE

The time could have been 9pm or 5am, and we wouldn’t have known the difference.
It was a clear, mid-June day in the land of the midnight sun. The warm orb hung
high in the sky as I pulled onto the summit block...


A WAKE-UP CALL: FRESH AIR IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

With all of the negatively surrounding the tragic spread of the
coronavirus—lives and jobs lost, cities shuttered, and tensions on high—there
are some notable silver linings...


SARAH UHL: ARTIST, ACTIVIST, AND JOY EVANGELIST

Sarah Uhl calls herself an artist, activist, and joy evangelist. That's quite
the job description, and yet she’s pulling it off, brush stroke by brush stroke.
A plein air painter from Carbondale, CO...


OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BOOK HALL OF FAME

At Switchback Travel, we love stories. Nothing moves or motivates us quite like
artfully written and insightful accounts of the world. And while the online
format is great, we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a soft spot for
books...


JASON HUMMEL: AN ALPINE STATE OF MIND

Jason Hummel is a leading adventure photographer and ski mountaineer based in
Tacoma, Washington. He authored Alpine State of Mind, a beautifully presented
book of adventure stories and...


HOMEGROWN: MISTY MOUNTAIN THREADWORKS

Misty Mountain's headquarters in the hills of Western North Carolina is not the
kind of place you just stumble upon. It's the kind of place you set off to find.
And when you arrive...


COMBATTING OUTDOOR CONSUMERISM IN AN INSTA-REPEAT CULTURE

The time could have been 9pm or 5am, and we wouldn’t have known the difference.
It was a clear, mid-June day in the land of the midnight sun. The warm orb hung
high in the sky as I pulled onto the summit block...


A WAKE-UP CALL: FRESH AIR IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

With all of the negatively surrounding the tragic spread of the
coronavirus—lives and jobs lost, cities shuttered, and tensions on high—there
are some notable silver linings...


SARAH UHL: ARTIST, ACTIVIST, AND JOY EVANGELIST

Sarah Uhl calls herself an artist, activist, and joy evangelist. That's quite
the job description, and yet she’s pulling it off, brush stroke by brush stroke.
A plein air painter from Carbondale, CO...


OUTDOOR ADVENTURE BOOK HALL OF FAME

At Switchback Travel, we love stories. Nothing moves or motivates us quite like
artfully written and insightful accounts of the world. And while the online
format is great, we’d be lying if we said we didn’t have a soft spot for
books...


JASON HUMMEL: AN ALPINE STATE OF MIND

Jason Hummel is a leading adventure photographer and ski mountaineer based in
Tacoma, Washington. He authored Alpine State of Mind, a beautifully presented
book of adventure stories and...


HOMEGROWN: MISTY MOUNTAIN THREADWORKS

Misty Mountain's headquarters in the hills of Western North Carolina is not the
kind of place you just stumble upon. It's the kind of place you set off to find.
And when you arrive...


COMBATTING OUTDOOR CONSUMERISM IN AN INSTA-REPEAT CULTURE

The time could have been 9pm or 5am, and we wouldn’t have known the difference.
It was a clear, mid-June day in the land of the midnight sun. The warm orb hung
high in the sky as I pulled onto the summit block...


A WAKE-UP CALL: FRESH AIR IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

With all of the negatively surrounding the tragic spread of the
coronavirus—lives and jobs lost, cities shuttered, and tensions on high—there
are some notable silver linings...
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