Backcountry Beacon

Summer is right around the corner, which means the hostel circuit will soon be teeming with world travelers searching for new experiences, friendships, and exotic ways to seduce the senses. We’ve come up with some tips for packing and strategic traveling that will benefit you once you’re on the road.

When the seemingly endless days of winter have you scurrying south in search of sunshine and warm rock, Red Rock Canyon outside Las Vegas has the medicine.

Logistics end most potential expeditions before they even get past the “dude, we should go to Alaska” stage, but the extra effort is well worth it to get a big trip under your belt.