Mia Albright
Senior editor — destinations
Based in Bend, Oregon
Mia leads destination coverage. She has spent more time in the Cascades than most ranger-station hires and is the team's tiebreaker on whether a trail is worth the drive. Hates ad copy that uses the word "epic."
3 published articles · most recent April 26, 2026
Mia leads destination coverage. She has spent more time in the Cascades than most ranger-station hires and is the team's tiebreaker on whether a trail is worth the drive. Hates ad copy that uses the word “epic.”
She edits every park and itinerary page before it ships. If a guide reads opinionated, that's Mia.
Articles by Mia Albright
- Bear Canisters Ranked: What 200 Backcountry Nights Taught UsFive canisters, three years of trips, one honest ranking. The Bearikade isn't #1 — and we'll explain why.
- Banff vs Jasper: Where We Send People Who Have Time For One ParkBoth are world-class. They're also genuinely different. Our take after multiple weeks in each.
- What Actually Fits in an Osprey Atmos AG 65 (After Six Trips)Honest answer: less than the marketing photos suggest. Here's what we've actually carried in ours over six multi-day trips.
