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The photographer is willing to go the distance for the perfect shot
The results, however hilarious, remind us how hikers destigmatize the body
Andrea Sansone spent the summer scouting Nolan鈥檚 14 before setting the FKT
Joe 鈥淜anga鈥 Harvey was last seen heading toward the Connecticut River, where his body was later retrieved
The veteran hiker takes us through his three-day attempt, which saw him battle bladder problems and extreme exhaustion
Editors list the bold and bizarre items they鈥檝e stuffed into a backpack for a trip to the woods
The Granite State has the right to bill hikers for the cost of their rescue, if officials deem them to be reckless in the outdoors
Each year, Big City Mountaineers changes thousands of kids鈥 lives by bringing them on their first outdoor adventures. You can make it happen for another.
People keep falling into outdoor latrines while rescuing lost phones. Our editors list the belongings they would fish out of an outdoor crapper鈥攁nd which ones they鈥檇 leave behind.
Your guide to all-things Long Trail for your upcoming thru-hike
The 20-mile ridgeline covers over 12,000 vertical feet and overlooks the Austrian city of Innsbruck
Lessons learned during a stroll through London鈥檚 narrow streets and soaring parks
By some measures, Jenny Bruso鈥檚 advocacy for body inclusivity in the outdoors has been a wild success. But she says the fight has barely begun.
Don鈥檛 whack a golf ball off one either, or chuck a Frisbee, or do anything else that jeopardizes the safety of your fellow hikers
The distance runner shaved more than two hours off the JMT鈥檚 previous fastest time
On Thursday, they finished the last leg of the triple crown, but they鈥檙e not done yet
On Sunday night, British hiker Josh Perry decimated the trail鈥檚 long-standing self-supported records after chasing Timothy Olson鈥檚 2021 time
From local favorites to tourist must-dos, these trails are the best of America's Finest City
Two men defaced the popular Moran Point overlook, and photographers caught them in the act
Officials at California鈥檚 Redwood National Park say visitors have caused damage to the tree and its surroundings
Driven by closures and new parking rules, Colorado鈥檚 highest peaks saw a precipitous drop in hiker visits from 2020 to 2021
With inflation on the rise, I scrapped plans for another long summer hike. On little daily walks through South Dakota鈥檚 Black Hills, I鈥檝e rediscovered the surprise and delight of getting back to basics.
Michael Charles Lombardo, 55, frequently walked the famed trail with his pet Chihuahua
The Cherokee tribal council will vote on whether to support changing the name of 6,643-foot Clingmans Dome
The new slogan launches after a series of tourist encounters with the massive mammals
Scott Benerofe finished a rare and daunting southbound winter thru-hike of the AT. His self-proclaimed normalcy about the endeavor suggests such treks might not stay so rare for long.
Plus, how to keep your pup fueled and energized for every outing
To commemorate Father鈥檚 Day, editors recall their favorite fishing trips, bike rides, and outdoor misadventures with dad
We鈥檙e all for lightweight backpacking, but there are better ways to save weight than forgoing happy hour
The Park Service is asking for help to identify who spray-painted rocks near Yosemite Falls
Fj盲llr盲ven Guides share lessons about the power of spending time in nature with others
Each year, more families seem to earn attention by taking to long trails with small children. What are their motivations, and is it bad for the kids?
You don鈥檛 need to 鈥済et in shape鈥 to enjoy hiking season. Here鈥檚 how to savor it from the start.
Meet Moose, the nine-pound Rex rabbit warming hearts along New Hampshire鈥檚 scenic trails
Are you drinking enough? Filter faster and hydrate smarter with these pro tips.
Crashing, getting lost, or making a gear mistake is just part of trying a new outdoor activity
For many hikers, stopping can be harder than continuing, even if it鈥檚 a good idea
This retired professional ultrarunner has found (almost) every waterfall along this wild stretch of central California coast. And, no, he won鈥檛 tell you where the best ones are.
Play in the mountains, stay in the city when visiting this vibrant destination
A woman in Washington State learned the hard way that items dropped into an outhouse are best left alone
Wherever you explore, summer adventures shine brighter when we do our part to travel sustainably and responsibly
Harness the power of observation and the fundamentals of meteorology to make short-term forecasts on your next hike
GPS units sometimes fail鈥攜ou owe it to yourself to know how to use a trusty compass
Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish
Missoula, Montana鈥檚 M Trail is many things. But mostly it鈥檚 just steep.
For the fifth year in a row, no one could best the infamously rugged course at running鈥檚 quirkiest event
After a driver struck and nearly killed me, I had to relearn how to walk. Hiking the trail outside my front door became a goal I never thought I鈥檇 achieve.
If you鈥檙e wondering whether you need crampons and an ice ax for your spring hike, these maps will tell you
The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege
Ascending a volcano is supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but on this adventure, the struggle almost outweighed the reward
鈥淭he world and how it interacts with me changed the day I came out as trans鈥
国产吃瓜黑料鈥檚 ethics guru on how to be both a responsible pet owner and an environmental steward
In their fifties, Marcia and Ken Powers began long-distance hiking. Lessons they learned on trail prepared them for the next phase of their lives.
Initially I was drawn to before-and-after photos of thru-hikers, but after I finished my first long trail, I saw these posts for what they were:聽unhealthy
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A hiker pulls confidence from an unsolicited gear critique in the Catskills
Many of the skills involved with long-distance hiking also lend themselves to going faster on trails
Campgrounds may be closing for the season but you can still camp from the comforts of your own home
In six years, Constantine and Magpie have collectively hiked 30,000 miles. What do they do now that they鈥檝e learned their lessons from鈥攁nd found love on鈥攖he trail?
This California trail was my dream hike鈥攗ntil maggots, a missing tent, and the stomach flu turned it into a nightmare
Gelje Sherpa to climb Cho Oyu from Nepal, Aspen businesses hungry for workers, and a strange cyclocross crash
The travel guru discusses the adventure that fueled his newfound love for hiking
Beloved by many Canadians, the trail is especially important to Vancouver-based Judith Kasiama, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo and founder of Colour the Trails
After moving to Salida, Colorado, one writer decided to get to know her area by traveling on every trail on the map
Gaia Topo lets you download an entire state map in a matter of minutes without hogging your phone鈥檚 precious storage space
Two climbers want to be the youngest to summit the 14 peaks, big tricks at Nazar茅, and avalanche safety becomes art
Rahawa Haile set out on the AT during one of the most tumultuous periods in our political history. The story she wrote about it for 国产吃瓜黑料 in 2017 hit a nerve, and encouraged many others to get out on the trail. We followed up with her to find out what scared her the most, the one piece of gear she couldn鈥檛 live without, and why thru-hiking is always worth it in the end.
A writer with a few such times under her belt ponders whether or not speed enhances or detracts from the experience
What started as a Instagram account has boomed into a community of Muslim hikers taking on trails around the world
Outdoor Recreation鈥檚 impact on tribal lands, renaming a California state park, and Candide Thovex trims the trees
I tallied the waste I created for a month of my thru-hike. It was embarrassing. Now I know how to begin fixing it.
A personalized guide to make sure you're warm and fuzzy no matter the adventure, whether backcountry skiing or strolling through town
Hikers rescue stranded dog on Pico de Orizaba, Mikaela Shiffrin ties World Cup wins record, New Zealand MP bikes to childbirth
California rescue aided by drone, Mikaela Shiffrin chases ski record, and turkey trot Strava art
NPS study on harassment leaked, more ski resorts delay opening, teddy bear lost in Glacier National Park reunited with owner
What鈥檚 a surefire way to ruin an outdoor adventure? A selfish partner.