Backpacking Light Magazine Explained

Backpacking Light
Editor:Ryan Jordan
Editor Title:Publisher
Company:Beartooth Media Group, Inc.
Founded:2000
Country:United States
Based:Estes Park, Colorado
Language:English
Issn:1550-4417

Backpacking Light is an online hiking magazine, guided trekking outfitter, and outdoor skills education provider founded in 2000 by Ryan Jordan, a backcountry adventurer, engineer, and outdoor educator.[1] [2] [3] The print version was discontinued in October 2008.[4] The Sierra Club has named it a major player in the ultralight backpacking subculture.[5] Articles are written by scientists, engineers, and experienced hikers. Backpacking Light has developed outdoor leadership training programs and workshops for a variety of groups and organizations including the Boy Scouts of America, search and rescue teams, and the National Outdoor Leadership School.[6] [7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. News: Backpacking Light Print vs. Online Magazines. February 10, 2016. Backpacking Light.
  2. Web site: Artículo. Ultraligero con el packraft. Una obligación, no un capricho. (1ª PARTE). Nace la idea del Senderismo Ultraligero. 2013-12-02. PlanetaPackraft. Domínguez. Iván. 2022-05-15. es.
  3. Web site: Lighten up: Don't do the heavy lifting. 2003-09-09. Los Angeles Times. Rane. Jordan. 2022-05-15.
  4. Web site: Backpacking Light Magazine Announces Discontinuation of Print Version. 2008-10-24. Jordan. Ryan. Backpacking Light. 2022-05-15.
  5. Web site: Lighten Up. Duane. Daniel. 2010. Sierra Club. 2022-05-15.
  6. Web site: Seven reasons Scouts should try packrafting. 2014. Regenold. Stephen. Scouting. 2022-05-15.
  7. Web site: Outdoor Pursuits to offer backpacking light workshop, hike. 2008-04-25. North Idaho College. 2022-05-15.
  8. Web site: National Outdoor Leadership School GoLite and Bozeman, Montana’s Backpacking Light Magazine Team Up to Take Ultralight Backpacking Education Mainstream – UM offers Wilderness Outfitting, Packing Course. 2005-11-30. Montana Associated Technology Roundtables. 2022-05-15.

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