Showcasing the people, places and adventures that surround the world’s top backpacking trails, Epic Trails is an exciting and inspiring adventure travel series hosted by Eric Hanson. An avid backpacker, knowledgeable wilderness explorer and passionate adventurer, Eric has a strong presence in the online backpacking community and shares his adventures in an approachable and inspirational way.<br/>

Eric Hanson explores Utah’s breathtaking slot canyons on a multi-day backpacking adventure. Joining Eric on her first overnight backpacking trip is his partner, Kristi Rauckis.

Backpacking Utah's Canyon Country

Eric Hanson travels to the mountain towns of Durango and Telluride, Colorado to explore the backcountry by ski, snowshoe, and ice axe.

Backpacking Durango Colorado

Eric Hanson treks through the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see the fabled mountain gorillas.

Backpacking Uganda Part 1

Eric Hanson goes on safari and explores the iconic Murchison Falls National Park.

Backpacking Uganda Part 2

Eric Hanson leaves the backcountry to discover urban hiking adventures in the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.

Backpacking Urban California

Showcasing the people, places and adventures that surround the world’s top backpacking trails, Epic Trails is an exciting and inspiring adventure travel series hosted by Eric Hanson. An avid backpacker, knowledgeable wilderness explorer and passionate adventurer, Eric has a strong presence in the online backpacking community and shares his adventures in an approachable and inspirational way.


Epic Trails

The Arrowhead Traverse

Across The Sahara

Los Alamos

Behind the Line

Epic Trails

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