Be Afraid

by Adam Riser

Does the slightest rustle outside your bivy cause you to recreate the tent scene from the Blair Witch Project? Find out more about what you should and should not fear next time you venture into the wild.

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Winter Camping 101

by Derrek Hanson

Over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about winter camping. Here are some tips and ideas to inspire you to create your own winter camping adventure.

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Employee Gear Closet - Charla Brown

by Justin Mool

Go hiking with our human resources guru and her little bambina.

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Backcountry.com Presents: When Animals Attack!!!

by Toni Isom and Genevieve Mount

Don’t become a bear burger—read our tips, watch our Oscar-winning videos, and learn how to deal with animal encounters in the backcountry.

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The Chlorophyll Breakdown

by Kate Showalter

Hike to see autumn's blaze

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Employee Gear Closet – Brenda Leonard

by Toni Isom

Find out what backpacking addict and Backcountry.com employee Brenda Leonard won’t head into the backcountry without.

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Summertime and the Giving is Easy

by Kate Showalter

From Nepal to the Wasatch, Backcountry.com gets involved. See what we're doing to help conservation efforts and how you can contribute your time, effort, and love for the outdoors.

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Employee Gear Closet: Greer Hitch

by Kate Showalter

Backcountry.com, Backcountry, Employee Gear Closet: Greer Hitch

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Backcountry.com's Spring Catalog Cover Photo

by Tommy Chandler, Photo Editor

Backcountry.com's Spring Catalog Cover Photo