Backpacking Light is an online hiking magazine, guided trekking outfitter, and outdoor skills education provider founded in 2000 by Ryan Jordan, a backcountry adventurer, engineer, and outdoor educator.[1][2][3] The print version was discontinued in October 2008.[4] The
Sierra Club has named it a major player in the
ultralight backpacking subculture.[5] Articles are written by scientists, engineers, and experienced hikers.[citation needed]Backpacking Light has developed outdoor leadership training programs and workshops for a variety of groups and organizations including the
Boy Scouts of America,
search and rescue teams,[citation needed] and the
National Outdoor Leadership School.[6][7][8]