Hiking
ArchiveYou 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.
The best seasonal fuel for the trail, ranked
A couple and their one-year-old child were found less than two miles from their car in the Sierra National Forest, with no obvious trauma. Authorities finally determined the cause of death.
We鈥檝e all felt that panic when you wander off trail and can鈥檛 find your way back. Gaia GPS solves this problem.
Pawel Szafruga recently did the unthinkable by summiting all of Colorado鈥檚 14,000-foot peaks in a single thru-hike. Will others follow?
A long-distance rambler named Bearsun is walking from L.A. to New York, dressed like a very large Pok茅mon. This is his story.
An athlete and adventurer wants to summit the world鈥檚 highest peaks while advocating for inclusivity in the world of outdoor recreation
Hiking is for everyone鈥攂ut as Kara Richardson Whitely, a.k.a. Mama Kubwa, discovered, not everyone has gotten the memo
Those instructions on the brownie box? Feel free to ignore them. This simple technique will get you a chocolatey dessert in just a few minutes.
Whether you鈥檙e looking to bag a 14er or just head out on a longer hike with your adventure pup, Ollie and his dad Stephen have some sage advice for making the most of your time on the trail.
Injury forces ultra legend Scott Jurek off the trail
This time the former AT record holder is heading southbound and shooting for a time of under 40 days
It takes patience and some trial and error to make new trail buddies
Because sometimes, you just want to get away from it all
No two waterfalls are exactly alike, but these will always capture our imagination
I always loved hiking but hated sleeping in a tent. When I stopped using one, I found new joy on the trail.
Public lands have become more trodden and restrictive, but the pandemic-era craziness might not last
After 2,652 miles, 400,000 feet in elevation gain, and more than 51 days, the ultrarunner finished his PCT thru-hike
You don鈥檛 have to stray far from this adventure hub to experience everything that makes Alaska such an incredible destination
When hikers have leftover food or gear, they don鈥檛 trash it. They drop it in a box for the next person who needs it, forming a beautiful network of anonymous interdependence.
Exercise may not be enough to make up for thru-hikers鈥 bad diets, a new paper suggests
Master the shakedown for a smoother trek
Acadia National Park in Maine boasts 150 miles of trails on its official maps, but that鈥檚 only a part of what once existed. Matthew Sherrill tagged along with a couple of local history obsessives to explore some of the dozens of unmarked paths that lead to what were once major attractions鈥攑laces some want to stay a secret.
Whether you鈥檙e an expert or a beginner, there鈥檚 always something to learn about making the most of your time outside
From a long-distance thru-hike to exploring an urban park in your backyard, here's everything you need to know
A group of LGBTQ+ mountaineers set a goal to summit Mount Hood and bring inclusivity into the outdoor community
Why reaching outdoor nirvana means journeying far from the beaten path
Having a disability and staging epic adventures can go hand in hand. You just have to be willing to ask for a little help.
All the essentials for crushing long days on the trail
Hiking remains a rare modern opportunity to be stunned by the unknown. Don鈥檛 spoil it by obsessing over a bunch of YouTube videos.
If you're just getting started on the trails, don't be overwhelmed. This 101 guide breaks down where to go, what to wear, and everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun out there.
The Swedish gearmaker sees ultra-hard-wearing gear as a key to a sustainable future.
Outdoor adventure is everywhere and southern Utah is making it accessible for all to experience