- Travelers gain access to EF Adventures' leadership in guided, active travel, coupled with Backcountry's outdoor and gear expertise
- Collection includes hiking tour through Sedona, the Grand Canyon and Zion National Park (near Backcountry's global headquarters), and additional tour adventures across Norway, the Italian Dolomites and Patagonia (Chile and Argentina)
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EF Adventures, a leader in active-travel and cultural immersion, and Backcountry, the online specialty retailer for outdoor gear and expertise, today announced the launch of a collection of hiking and multi-adventure tours across three continents departing in 2027. The tours in the EF Adventures x Backcountry Collection were designed by two trusted experts in travel and outdoors gear, helping adventure seekers take on extraordinary terrain across stunning landscapes and waterways, supported by the right guidance and preparation intended on delivering EPIC, memory making experiences. Visit here to learn more: https://www.efadventures.com/backcountry.
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