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The 5 Most Viewed Articles & Interviews on Field Mag in 2019
Best of 2019: Top 5 Most Viewed Articles, Interviews & Features

From A-Frame rentals and #vanlife alternatives to how to travel better from an Indigenous perspective, these articles drew the most eyeballs in 2019

A Hiker's Guide to Beehive Lakes, a Treasured North Idaho Trail
North Idaho's Worst Kept Secret Needs to Be on Your To-Hike List

Trip tips, gear essentials, and 10 do's & don'ts for backpacking in Idaho's legendary Selkirk Mountains

16 Epic Photos of Exploring Norway's Fjords & Mountains in Fall
16 Epic Photos of Exploring West Norway's Fjords & Mountains in Fall

Reflecting on a culture deeply steeped in outdoor traditions while exploring fjords and traversing mountainsides in Western Norway

A Backpacker's Guide to the Little Five & Big Five Lakes Loop
A First Timer's Guide to Backpacking One of California's Most Epic Trails

Trip report, gear essentials, and do's and don'ts for hiking this lightly traveled yet tough Eastern Sierra trail

Hiking Eastern Oregon's Beautiful & Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail
A Backpacker's Guide to Eastern Oregon's Remote Elkhorn Crest Trail

Six hours east of Portland exists an alpine paradise of rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and unpredictable weather

Three Design-Driven Knit Hiking Boots for Shoulder Season
The 3 Best Knit Hiking Boots for Men & Women

Futuristic footwear made with sock-like knit uppers for superior support and comfort both on the trail and in the city

A Guide to Backpacking Colorado's Legendary Four Pass Loop
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

A Local's Guide to Backpacking Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
A Local's Guide to Backpacking Mount Assiniboine, Canada's Iconic Matterhorn

Stunning film photography, gear essentials, and do's & don'ts for backpacking one of Canada's most legendary backcountry trails

A Field Guide to Overnight Adventure in Ansel Adams Wilderness
A Beginner's Guide to Backpacking California's Iconic Ansel Adams Wilderness

Essential gear, dos & don'ts, and film photography from one of California's most stunning, yet overlooked, landscapes

This Week's Best Articles, From Around the Web
The Best New Articles From Around the Web This Week

Greta arrives in NYC, CNN's clever climate solution quiz, Faroe Islands' running pastor, and more

Misadventure on Glacier National Park's Remote Norris Traverse
Misadventure on Glacier National Park's Little Known Norris Traverse

An attempt on 32 miles of bramble bushwhacks, vertigo-inducing ridges, and slick snowfields leads to mishaps and lessons learned

Do's & Don'ts for Backpacking California's Epic John Muir Wilderness
13 Film Photos Prove the John Muir Wilderness Is a Backpacker's Dream

A 4th of July escape from Yosemite crowds deep in the high alpine lake lands of Sierra & Inyo National Forests