backpacking
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I saw these and many other otherworldly species while on a life-changing backpacking trip to the island five years ago, which I chronicled for this newspaper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
She got a job, found a partner, started running, and booked backpacking trips.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
At his condo last fall, Pretti was preparing for a biking and backpacking trip in Utah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 1, 2026
These campgrounds are considered “moderate” because they either do not offer water but still offer car camping or they require a short backpacking trip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
When Chris was eight, Walt took him on his first overnight backpacking trip, a three-day hike in the Shenandoah to climb Old Rag.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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