Backpacker is looking for writers to submit pitches for Bearpacker, Backpacker Magazine’s annual celebration of bear science, safety, stories, travel, and more. Deadline: 15 February 2022. Bearpacker Magazine features new stories about the science of America’s favorite omnivore. It explores the mysterious world of spirit bears and explains how bear-resistant gear gets made. For more information, visit their website. Before applying, review submission guidelines. Please email all submissions to: aroy@outsideinc.com.