For a lot of hikers, the secret to a good trip is simple: carry less. Over the past decade, we’ve seen ultralight backpacking go more and more mainstream, as major gear manufacturers have dived into ...

The San Juan Mountains Association will hold a presentation about lightening a backpack for hiking. Presenters will be Will Rietveid and Janet Reichi, SJMA wilderness information specialists. Rietveid ...

Many of us moved to Southwest Colorado for the wonderful climate, people and abundant public lands. With millions of acres of public lands surrounding us, we love to get out and explore new places ...