Alex Eaton is a writer and photographer traveling the American west. You can find his newsletter and other work on his website.
Recent articles by Alex
![Laugavegur Trail: All You Need to Know About Iceland's Famous Trek](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/jzp0SWHTbIpBpvKBvXrCG/ce8dc9f33b0984b9c488e5abafca0c1b/alex-eaton-laugavegur-trail-iceland-river-crossing.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Iceland's Famous Laugavegur Trail
Spanning 34 miles in southern Iceland, this beloved route serves as a more adventurous alternative to the heavily touristed Ring Road
![A Guide to Backpacking Colorado's Legendary Four Pass Loop](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/1h6meQLDFmENtENrynt39z/bc0082751953d40714ad9228a3625f68/Alex-Eaton-Four-Pass-CO-Fieldmag-1.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
A Local's Guide to Backpacking Colorado's Iconic Four Pass Loop
Film photography, gear essentials, and do's & don'ts for managing crowds and finding solitude on Aspen’s most legendary backcountry trail
![Lessons Learned by an Early Season Summit Attempt on Mount Rainier](http://images.ctfassets.net/r7p9m4b1iqbp/4LLlFxgAHlwzHif6XvpAjO/8450f294c5f70dd7cd6b444d1d3c8d93/Alex-Eaton-Climb-Rainier-June-Fieldmag-15-hero.jpg?w=600&q=85&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
11 Photos From An Early Season Summit Attempt on Mt. Rainier
Two first-time mountaineers battle unpredictable weather in a bid to summit the 14,410-foot icon of the Pacific Northwest