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Backpacking under fire: Critics say modern backpacking often masks escapism as self-improvement, perpetuates colonial attitudes, and turns hardship into a badge of honor. Sustainable choices rise: ...

Colin Fletcher, considered the father of modern backpacking because of his lyrical and practical writings on hiking, including "The Complete Walker," died June 12 in Monterey at age 85. Mr. Fletcher ...

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