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Backpacking & Hiking

Pack your bag, tighten your boots, and get ready to hit the trails with your troop.

App Feed - Archives

Pick the Perfect Pack for Your Daylong Diversions

By Michael Lanza

Tips to help you decide what type of daypack you need and recommendations for top-performing models.

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How leaders helped their Scouts plan — and replan — an epic trek

By Scouting magazine

The leaders of Troop 65 knew when to step in — and when to step back — while planning their Yosemite adventure.

Aquatics

Going the distance on a Virginia troop’s 115-mile challenge

By Scouting magazine

The challenging trek included three days of hiking, two days of canoeing and two days of cycling.

Backpacking & Hiking

Women blazing a trail at Philmont Scout Ranch

By Michael Freeman

Meet four women who help make Philmont a Scouting paradise for all.

Backpacking & Hiking

Experience one of the world’s most unforgiving environments at Death Valley National Park

By Michael Freeman

Venture into the hottest place on Earth.

Backpacking & Hiking

Pack light, pack right on your next backpacking trip

By Michael Freeman

Scouts have been reducing pack weight for decades. Here are some backpacking tips to try without going overboard.

Backpacking & Hiking

Bike and hike the ‘Grand Old Ditch’

By Michael Freeman

American history, engineering feats highlight 184-mile trek.

Backpacking & Hiking

Hiking among hoodoos in Utah’s Goblin Valley

By Michael Freeman

Explore Utah’s colorful Goblin Valley State Park with its surreal sandstone formations.

Backpacking & Hiking

On your feet: How to prevent, treat blisters

By Michael Freeman

Blisters can quickly turn an outdoor odyssey into a pity party. Follow these tips to keep your feet happy and healthy.

Backpacking & Hiking

The Chattooga River Trail: A hiker’s surprise

By Michael Freeman

Plan a scenic 20-mile hike along Georgia’s Chattooga River Trail.

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