Instead of oppressive smoke, visitors this year were treated to abundant wildflowers. The author and her partner take a quick selfie stop on the third day of their backpacking trip in the High Sierra.

A woman hiking alone on a remote mountain in the rugged Eastern Sierra was badly injured after a fall and needed rescue.

We’ve put backpacking backpacks from top brands like REI, Gregory, Osprey, and more to the test on backpacking trips across ...

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Backpacking in the High Sierra requires a permit. Day hiking typically doesn’t, except when visiting Mount Whitney. Check out Recreation.gov to see what’s available and book your trip.

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