When you're halfway up a big climb, 40+ pounds on your back, shoulders aching and hipbones chafing, your thoughts will begin to drift to...

One of the challenges of backpacking in the high Sierra is altitude sickness. While it can get very serious -- high-altitude pulmonary...

What can you expect your days to look like when backpacking? And how can you make them go more smoothly? Here's a typical day on the...