The editors bare all; an assemblage of true confessions from people who should know better

Article Abstract:

The editors of Backpacker magazine recount mishaps that happened on real-life adventures and what they learned from the experiences. The problems described include losing a car key, making inedible pancakes, having a stove catch fire and running out of food.

Personal narratives, Outdoor recreation, Mountaineering, Backpacking

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Portable fire

Article Abstract:

Four-season, high-altitude and three-season stoves are described, along with various fuel types. A list of stoves offered by manufacturers includes prices and other information. Tips on stove usage, maintenance and cooking are included.

Purchasing, Cover Story, Buyers Guide, Camp stoves

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The rapture of the wild

Article Abstract:

Hiking can be a romantic activity. Several perspectives on romance and hiking are presented, including the story of a man whose girlfriend developed high altitude pulmonary edema while on a climb in the Peruvian Andes.

Psychological aspects, Love, Recreation, Directory, Excerpt, Camp sites, facilities, etc., Campgrounds, Hiking, A River Runner's Guide to the History of the Grand Canyon (Book), Waterfalls of the White Mountains (Book)

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