Web Directory

» AboveCalifornia
   Descriptions of trails, maps, weather, campground information, and a library with works by John Muir and others.
   http://www.abovecalifornia.com/

» Adventure Matters
   Website contains information on the Appalachian Trail, thru-hiking, hiking and backpacking as well as links to other great informative sights.
   http://www.adventurematters.com

» Backpacker Magazine
   News, reviews, editorials, and subscription information.
   http://www.backpacker.com

» Backpackers Guide
   A "how-to-guide" for camping, backpacking and hiking, especially for those just getting started. Includes packing lists and a sample 3-day menu.
   http://www.thebackpackersguide.com

» Backpacking in the Catskills
   Pictures from popular overlooks in the Catskills with trail descriptions and advice.
   http://members.tripod.com/~stooges/

» Backpacking with Pete
   Trip descriptions, photos, and links.
   http://www.backpackingwithpete.com

» Colorado Mountain Club
   Dedicated to exploring and protecting the wild areas in Colorado. Sponsors courses and lectures about Rocky Mountain natural history and mountaineering.
   http://www.cmc.org

» Explore the Rockies
   Source of information on exploring the canadian rockies including backpacking, hiking, camping, mountain biking, scrambling, mountain bike trails, trip planning, tips and many other outdoor activities.
   http://www.exploretherockies.ca/

» Freezer Bag Cooking
   Recipes and instructions for freezer bag meals that allow backpackers to quickly and easily eat on the trail.
   http://www.freezerbagcooking.com/

» Hackpacking
   Gear reviews, backpacking reports, and general hiking thoughts centered around the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
   http://www.hackpacking.blogspot.com/

» International Backpacking Association
   Provides backpacking related online videos, helpful hints, maps and low impact backpacking guides. Membership is required for full access.
   http://www.backpackingfun.com

» Michigan Hiker
   Offers information on backpacking, hiking, camping and outdoor equipment along with articles about experiences in the outdoors.
   http://www.michiganhiker.com

» N2Backpacking
   A personal collection of photos, trail tales, trip reports, trail maps, and trip summaries. Over twenty-five years of backcountry adventures.
   http://www.n2backpacking.com/

» One Pan Wonders - Backcountry Cooking at its Fines
   Recipes and ideas for backpackers, hikers and paddlers. Simple as well as gourmet meals for the trails and waterways.
   http://www.onepanwonders.com

» Sierra Nevada Backpacking
   Information for Sierra Nevada hiker, backpacker and mountaineer. Includes locations and maps of passes and trails, backpacking checklist, clothing, gear, books, weather and photos.
   http://sierrabackpacker.com

» Spadout - Backpacking
   Articles and tools for backpacking gear.
   http://www.spadout.com/backpacking/

» The Backpacking Directory
   A directory of links to information about backpacking and hiking, including gear, retailers, trails, trip reports, photos, clubs and organizations, and the Pacific Crest Trail.
   http://www.johann-sandra.com/backpackdir.htm

» The Backpacking Site
   Backpacking information, adventure stories, photos, gear reviews, articles and other resources.
   http://www.thebackpackingsite.com

» The Complete Guide to the John Muir Trail
   This site describes the John Muir trail in its entirety, from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney. There is information about planning a trip, including permits, reservations, meal planning and recipes. A photo gallery accepts submissions from readers.
   http://www.johnmuirtrail.org

» The John Muir Trail
   Information, photographs and descriptions of the 211 mile long trail that goes from Yosemite Valley to Mt. Whitney.
   http://www.hikejmt.com/index.htm

» The Lightweight Backpacker
   Lightweight backpacking tips, techniques, books, gear, reviews, gear checklists, message forums, and specialty pages.
   http://www.backpacking.net/

» TheBackpacker.com
   Includes resource includes advice for beginners, answers to user submitted questions, directory of trails, and active message board.
   http://www.thebackpacker.com

» Trailspace.com
   Reviews of tents, hiking boots, jackets, backpacks, and sleeping bags.
   http://www.trailspace.com/

» Trekking World
   Trekking World is a site for all the trekking people. We have gear reviews and guides, trekking photos, links and information on trekking destinations.
   http://trekking-world.info

» Wilderness Utah
   A collection of trail guides, photos, and trip reports from across the state of Utah. This site also includes informational articles about hiking in the Utah outdoors.
   http://www.wildernessutah.com

» Wilderness backpacking tips and advice
   The Wilderness backpacking website is dedicated to providing useful information for wilderness campers and backpackers.
   http://www.wilderness-backpacking.com

» WildernessBackpacker
   Provides articles, tips, and stories about wilderness backpacking, camping, and travel.
   http://www.journeywest.com/WB/index.html

» YetiZone
   A Himalayan trekking web guidebook to the Annapurna Circuit, the Everest Trek and the Langtang Trek. Over 650 kilometers of trekking description.
   http://www.yetizone.com/