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DispatchesField Reports & Trip Notes
land-use-access
A Private Road Into Yosemite Would Test How Far the Park Service Can Trade Away Park Land Without Congress
Aug 30, 2026
land-use-access
French Visitor Dies Walking for Help on a Death Valley Backcountry Road
Aug 25, 2026
Gear
The Best Portable Jump Starters for Backcountry Travel
Aug 22, 2026
Guides375 Trails, Routes & OHV Areas
Gear DealsLive Price Drops
ALPS Mountaineering-36%
ALPS Mountaineering Downpour Duffel
$76.73$120
Buy at REI · storage-cargo
ALPS Mountaineering-38%
ALPS Mountaineering Wavelength Blanket
$49.73$79.99
Buy at REI · sleep
Jackery-33%
Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel
$199$299
See in catalog · power-electrical
Dmos | Pro Shovel Tools-33%
DMOS Softride Gear Straps 16 inch or 24 inch (4 pack)
$9.99$14.99
Buy at DMOS Pro Shovel Tools · storage-cargo
EventsOn the Calendar
Sep 04–07
High Sierra Poker Run
Rally · California · US
Sep 05–07
Labor Day Safari
Rally · Utah · US
Sep 12–13
Adventure Van Expo Palisades Tahoe
Expo · California · US
Sep 12–13
WE Rock Grand Nationals
Race · New Mexico · United States
Sep 17–20
Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat
Expo · Michigan · United States
Sep 17
Free Entrance Day: Constitution Day
United States
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