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Carol Crooker
by Backpacking Light Editor-in-Chief
Carol Crooker, Backpacking Light Editor at Large Read More...
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Alan Dixon
by Alan Dixon
Alan Dixon, Backpacking Light Editor at Large Read More...
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Jay Ham
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Make Your Own Gear
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Rick Dreher
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Lighting and Navigation Systems
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Ryan Jordan
by Publisher, Beartooth Mountain Press
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Steve Nelson
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Winter Systems
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Mike Martin
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Sleeping Systems
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Andrew Skurka
by Business Development Intern, Backpacking Light Magazine
7,800 miles of walking found Skurka in Bozeman, MT as part of the Backpacking Light team. Read More...
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Don Wilson
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Clothing Systems
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Doug Johnson
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Trekking Systems
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Blake Morstad
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Navigation Systems
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ARTICLES People Podcasts
Podcast: Making Unconventional Choices for a Better Life
by Carol Crooker
John Coffer is out of step with modern life - and that is just the way he likes it. Carol Crooker talks with John about his journey to contentment. Read More...
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In Memoriam: John O'Mahoney (November 8, 1946 - March 10, 2008)
by Ryan Jordan
Backpacking Light founder and publisher Ryan Jordan shares memories of our friend, "JohnO." Read More...
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Podcast: The Fight to Permit Packrafting in the Grand Canyon
by Roman Dial and Carol Crooker
Carol Crooker interviews Roman Dial about his experience with the NPS for securing a permit to packraft the Grand Canyon. Read More...
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Podcast: Cameron McNeish and the Emotional Value of Wilderness Hiking
by Ron Craighead
Ron Craighead explores the emotional value of wilderness with author, adventurer, and magazine editor Cameron McNeish of Scotland. Read More...
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Podcast: Wilderness Trekking School Hones Ultralight Backcountry Skills - both Technical and Social
by Carol Crooker
The Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking School aims to improve the art and technique of ultralight backcountry travel in real world conditions. A vitally important yet often overlooked factor in the "real world" is group dynamics. Read More...
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Podcast: Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim - Around the Lake in Seven Days in Ultralight Style
by Carol Crooker
Justin Lichter (trail name Trauma) is known for his thru-hiking accomplishments - over 10,000 miles last year after already completing the triple crown. Here he takes on long distance swimming in preparation for future multi-mode adventures. Read More...
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Podcast: Francis Tapon is Set to Complete a Backpacking First - a CDT Yo-Yo
by Carol Crooker
Making a living doing what he loves; Francis finds comfort with just 5 pounds of gear. Read More...
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Podcast: Justin Lichter's Surprising New Adventure
by Carol Crooker
Hiking 10,000 miles last year and completing the triple crown of backpacking in the previous three years has Justin ready for new adventures, this time in a different mode of human-powered transportation. Read More...
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Podcast: Married to an Adventurer - Coping Strategies for the Front Country
by Carol Crooker
Tips and strategies from the wives of three back country explorers on managing front country adventures while temporarily flying solo. Read More...
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Will Rietveld
by Backpacking Light Section Editor, Packing Systems and Shelter Systems
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ARTICLES People Historical & Documentary
The Original Ultralight Hikers: Seeking Wilderness Simplicity from Modern Day Nomads
by Douglas Durham
The Original Ultralight Hikers: Seeking Wilderness Simplicity from Modern Day Nomads Read More...
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Not Your Ordinary Lightweight Backpacker: An Interview with Bill Merchant
by Ellen Zaslaw
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On the Trail With Lynne Whelden (Interview)
by Eric Jensen
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