Stay warm and cozy with the season's best softshell jackets.

Haul your layers, equipment, and more with these full-featured packs.

Stay warm and dry with this season's most bombproof shells.

Get out and stay out with these tents, bags, and pads for sleeping in the cold.

Sleet and snow are no match for this blizzard-ready footwear.

Our top picks for fall and winter camping and adventuring.

These products will hold up to whatever the world has in store.

Testers share their all-time favorite packs, bags, tents, and more.

Climb above Phoenix for an aerie-like view over the valley.

Score an aerie overlooking the Buffalo River Valley to yourself when you visit Whitaker Point in the offseason.

The crowds in Colorado are growing, but you can still find solitude in this quintessential Rocky Mountain hideaway.

Walk among giants on this quiet hike past the Grove of Titans and other 300-foot-tall redwood trees.

Rich culture and easy access to some of Europe’s most stunning scenery? Count us in.

Savor views of the Sierra Estrella and Mazatzal mountain ranges on this close-to-home leg-burner up Sunrise Peak.

Take it easy in these 15 accessible, mellow areas for some of the best backcountry skiing in the Lower 48.

Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas

Get the whole family excited about the outdoors by spotting animals in the wild.

Don’t stay inside just because the trail is a mess. But you can make cleanup easier with these simple tips.

Make the most of every outing by knowing what your kids can and can’t do.

From your muscles to your meal planning, all it takes is a little fitness to make your hikes longer, better, and more fun than ever.

All calories are not created equal. Learn the right way to fuel your big-mile ambitions.

Oxygen feeds your muscles. Manage your heart rate and breathing and you can hike (almost) forever.

Recruit your arms to overcome terrain challenges or just give the legs a break.

The muscles of your torso and back work hard to carry the load comfortably mile after mile.

When her son experienced a health scare in the mountains, Lisa Jhung had to examine the unknowns of backcountry travel.

In August 2018, Spencer Christiansen, 31, and his wife Jess, 24, spent nearly two days lost in Wyoming’s Darby Ice Caves.

Build the perfect survival kit for any hike by following these simple principles.

Dylan “Flip” Zitawi, 25, and Colton “Rook” Lulfs, 21, spent 60 hours in a snow pit near Indian Pass, Washington, when a blizzard struck in 2017.

We've created a plan to help you upgrade your trail time in all the ways that matter: bigger views, more solitude, easier miles, and more. Don't hang up your boots until you've mastered this definitive list of 10 skills and life-altering experiences.

From bear tracks to brewing winter storms, keep an eye out for these signs of hazardous things coming.

Test your winter survival strategies for a chance to win a free class from AIM Adventure U.

Do you have what it takes to live through a wilderness emergency? Get the skills—and get home alive—with expert advice, skills, and real-life survival case studies from our experts.