What is beta?

Beta is a term used by backpackers (and climbers) to refer to insider information about a hike or climbing route. From the best campsites around a lake to trail conditions to water availability, beta is freely given but often hard to find

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Welcome! Our mission at BetaHiker.com is to educate everyone about backpacking. From the novice learning the ropes to experts looking to pick up a new trick, we hope you will take a look around our site and learn something new. As always, comments and feedback are appreciated. Please feel free to comment on any of our pages or send an email to [email protected]. Happy trails and thank you for visiting our site!