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Zoe Gates
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Assistant Skills Editor, Backpacker Magazine
Boulder
Beats
Budget travel, Food , Tourism, Interviews , Best Of, Unique Travel Destinations , How To
Content
By Zoe Gates Verified| Backpacker Magazine Verified Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. For longtime hikers and backpackers, the desire to tackle bigger, more technical mountains tends to come around eventually. Spend enough time staring at glaciated peaks from camp, and sooner or later, you'll want to climb one yourself. I'd been mountaineering-curious for years when I signed up for a course on Washington's Mt. Baker last May.
By Zoe Gates Verified| Outside Magazine Verified When I bought my first pair of Merino wool underwear—a pair of Ibex briefs—from a Vermont gear shop in 2017, it was a game changer. I dubbed them my “adventure undies,” since they were the first pair I’d reach for when packing for every type of outing. On long hikes, multiweek canoe camping trips, and snowy mountain excursions, they beat out my other undergarments in every category: comfort, breathability, and a feeling of relative cleanliness I crave when crawling into my sleeping bag at night.
By Zoe Gates Verified| Backpacker Magazine Verified Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. For longtime hikers and backpackers, the desire to tackle bigger, more technical mountains tends to come around eventually. Spend enough time staring at glaciated peaks from camp, and sooner or later, you'll want to climb one yourself. I'd been mountaineering-curious for years when I signed up for a course on Washington's Mt. Baker last May.
Company Info
Backpacker Magazine
Backpacker Magazine is a leading outdoor publication founded in 1973 by William Kemsley Jr. in Boulder, Colorado. It serves as a vital resource for hikers, backpackers, and conservationists, offering trail guides, gear reviews, safety tips, and promoting environmental advocacy. The magazine emphasizes responsible outdoor practices, including Leave No Trace principles, and has a strong commitment to education and community-building among outdoor enthusiasts. Backpacker publishes both print and digital content, featuring essays, photography, and trail recommendations. Its online platform provides digital articles, trip-planning tools, and community forums. The magazine also offers educational resources focused on trail ethics and environmental stewardship. With a rich history and a recent redesign in 2023, Backpacker continues to adapt to the needs of modern readers while honoring its legacy in outdoor media.
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Founded: 1973