Chasing Peacock Bass in the Colombian Amazon
Ruth Sims
Backcountry Ambassador Ruth Sims journeyed to Colombia in search of Peacock Bass. What she found was the adventure of a lifetime.
Krar Ride & Run Q&A
We caught up with endurance athlete Rob Krar who recently overcame a debilitating knee injury to take a first-place finish at the Leadville Trail...
Tasty Trail Recipes
Lentine Alexis
Lentine Alexis brings you three mouth-watering meals and snacks perfect for backpacking trips.
Go Light, Cook Right
For seasoned backpackers, there’s a science to trailside cooking when you’re miles from the creature comforts of home.
Find Your Why
We follow elite runner Eric LiPuma as he overcomes adversity during the Leadville Trail 100 Run.
Long Day Out
Matthew Beaudin
Backcountry GM Will Sladek on the Leadville 100, and the harsh merger of theory and practice.
The Wildland Firefighters
More than two million acres of land across the US are reported as having active fires. Backcountry spoke to the men and women who are out on the...
The Ultimate Adventure Companions
Stories and tips from Backcountry employees, ambassadors, and our community on getting outside with your four-legged friends.
Hooked on Ultrarunning
Backcountry Ambassador Tara Warren reflects on her journey from non-runner to ultrarunner and shares her trail running tips.
Get Your Grub On
Seeing how much we love dining in the great outdoors, we’ve compiled a list of kitchen essentials for car camping.
Diversifying the Outdoors, One Climb at a Time
Backcountry Ambassador Gina Danza shares her mission to make the outdoors a more diverse, welcoming space for everyone.
Expanding Bounds in Liming China
Irene Yee
After spending two weeks exploring China, climber and photographer Irene Yee shares her tips for international travel.