Backcountry Magazine 131 - The 25th Anniversary Issue Accessorie poets and climbers for centuries

poets and climbers for centuries

natural beauty and a growing mountain bike scene are putting the country on the recreation map

Tami Knight offers a modest proposal for sponsors seeking to support "safe" climbing

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And Rebecca Shanahan embarks on a rarely discussed rite of passage

Backcountry Magazine 131 - The 25th Anniversary Issue Accessorie poets and climbers for centuriesIt's been 25 years since we penned the first issue of Backcountry Magazine, and in this issue, we reflect on the quarter century of stories, photos and the most influential aspects of backcountry skiing and riding that have kept us coming back for another lap. We take a deep dive into our past 130 issues, highlighting stories that have remained timeless throughout the decades, from an account of the first descent of Mt. Robson to Biff America's