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The government reinstated Obama-era protections near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

New Hampshire is one of the only states in the nation that regularly makes hikers it deems negligent pay for their own rescue. Now, legislators are considering suspending their driver's licenses if they don't pay. It's a dangerous policy, our editor says.

Down booties, gossamer-thin wind jackets, and struggle-free snowshoes: Here’s what our editors brought with them on their winter adventures.

Faced with risk and loss in the mountains, our writer grapples with what it means to lead a life well-lived.

Hint: He never stopped hiking.

Hikers who had their trips canceled by Covid closures will get first crack at a new date—though others may be able to score a cancellation.

Get ready to get fed on winter adventures with these cold-weather cooking tips.

From curries to seafood soup, these gourmet meals will warm you to your core.

Yes, really. Taking your cat hiking is easier than you think. Just follow these trail-tested tips.

You don’t need to be fluent in hiker lingo to hit the trail—but it does help to understand guidebooks, trip reports, and your fellow trekkers around camp.

From powdered eggs to fresh apples to entire sausages, here’s the chow that keeps us going.

Why people keep running into trouble on the highest peak in Los Angeles County

Should the Yonder replace your Nalgene?

Washington's Hoh Rainforest is one of the few remaining landscapes in the world that's free of human noise—if you don't count the Navy jets tearing above it, that is. Hiker and veteran Chris Marvin goes on a pilgrimage in search of silence.

This is the best way to view the North Cascades.

While California’s storms were devastating in many parts of the state, they blew epic snow and adventure opportunities into the park. Waterfall viewings are off the charts, there are fewer crowds, and conditions are primo for backcountry exploring.

You hike year-round. Why can't your dog? Make sure they're dressed, fed, and prepared for the weather, and your best friend can enjoy the snow by your side.

Dartmoor National Park was the only place in England or Wales where hikers could camp freely without landowner permission. A lawsuit just changed that.

These ten routes will show you that nature never stops bustling, no matter how much snow is on the trail.

Dry out your sleeping bag so it will keep you warmer longer.

Going minimalist can heighten anxieties about staying safe in the backcountry. Here’s how to let some of them go.

Some of our favorite gear is garbage. And that's why we love it so much.

Bro, I'm straight up not having a good time.

But there’s still hope it will reopen sooner.

Regular hiking trips are the key to contentment, as one outdoor journalist discovers on a trip in his backyard.

How one hiking photographer got the perfect shot in Florida's Gulf Islands.

After fatal accidents on the trail, there are always a handful of hikers ready to tear apart the victims' choices—or even suggest they deserved their fate. What would it take to get us to choose compassion?

There were only 22 deaths in the park between 2007 and 2018.

With the snowpack double the average so far, thru-hikers could face tougher travel in the mountains and more dangerous river crossings this year.

There's no "wrong" way to hike, and this year, we're proving it.

A raging rain and wind storm is hitting Northern California hard. The state has closed regional, state, and national parks, with partial closings of 37 others, while Yosemite braces for a blizzard.

James Alan Cattley was reported missing on December 12, but may have disappeared months earlier.

More people are going ultralight than ever before—and there's more gear out there for them, too. Three ultralight gear pros take the temperature of the rapidly growing category.

Guidebook author Tami Asars hikes to write about it. Here's what she can teach us about hiking with intention, detail, and purpose.

A pair of hikers had to spend the night on a mountain when their rescue helicopter wasn't able to return for them.

Getting injured isn’t the end of the world (we promise). Here’s how to keep from spiraling.

New year, new adventures: Add these long trails and dayhikes to your 2023 bucket list.

Senate Bill 168 gave SAR volunteers legal immunity and—hopefully—the money they need to keep hikers, climbers, and paddlers safe.

A slow walk through the woods has psychological and physiological benefits—and it could teach you a few things about hiking, too.

Big adventures don’t need big price tags.

Yes, there's a better way to put one foot in front of the other. Improve your stride, trek farther, and end leg and back pain with our guide to the new science of healthy hiking.

Long-distance hikers love to reach towns and binge. I temporarily gave up the cycle, and maybe it changed my life.

For new year trail inspiration, we turned to some of the most adventurous hikers we know.

Wintry parking lots and cumbersome ski gear have finally met their match

Pocket-laden shorts, an old Timex watch, and a half of a Gatorade bottle were his keys to success.

From what to buy to what to leave behind, our ultralight columnist offered up essential advice this year.

Washing your face or bowl with Dr. Bronner's? Sure. Using it to cure congestion? Maybe. Using it as toothpaste? Hmm.

Which down alternative does the best job of keeping you warm without weighing you down?

The backpacking community is a tenacious one. From alligator attacks to danger in the national parks, these 7 stories made our hair stand on end—and taught us a few things about how to stay alive when things go south outdoors.

Take a walk in another hiker’s boots in these insightful pieces.

Cautionary tales from the official journal of the Wilderness Medical Society

Which of these popular aprés accessories burns brighter?

This bruin’s journey across four states is a reminder that hikers and campers should be extra careful with food and trash

From a section of the Oregon Coast Trail to an Alaskan backcountry adventure, these were our editors' favorite trails this year.

When Charlie Finlayson was just 13 and alone with his dad David deep in the backcountry, his father suffered a horrific injury from a rockfall. But Charlie, despite being forced to make decisions way beyond his age and experience, never doubted that his father could survive and that he could help him. Thanks to his unwavering faith, Charlie and David pulled off the impossible.

A pair of hunters wearing camouflage become lost for six days in Alaska. Help is tantalizingly close but just out of reach, as rescuers are unable to see them.

Jeremy Evans takes us through a first-hand account of the catastrophic injuries he sustained after being mauled by a grizzly bear while deep in the Canadian backcountry.

Winter backpacking doesn't have to be about suffering. For cheerful cold-weather trips, we can learn something from the Danes.

From tiny pocket knives to freeze-dried foods, these ultralight-friendly gifts are best presented in a sub-1-ounce merino sock.

An experienced 59-year-old hiker and Mount Washington Cog Railway engineer passed away after tumbling from a cliff in the White Mountains.

Most of us won’t make it to either pole in this lifetime. But we can still learn some tricks from those who have.

As the sun transitions to “solar maximum” in the next three years, it is prime time to spot the aurora borealis—even in the lower 48 states. Here’s where, when, and how to catch the show in our national parks.

Nothing says down-home comfort better than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Assemble these easy recipes at home to upgrade a classic drink.

A Bentonville, Arkansas man who led a 31-person hike along the Buffalo National River where one participant died will face sentencing in March.

In the second of a two-part episode, listen to a terror-filled tale on one of America's deadliest peaks.

Led by one of the outdoors' biggest retailers, some manufacturers may soon ditch women's and men's sleeping bags for nonbinary ones made to fit a wide variety of bodies.

Wolves in Colorado should benefit both humans and the ecosystem, but can they survive the culture war?

On a rafting trip down the Kongakut River, a photographer experiences a landscape that's as spectacular as it is endangered.

Want to ensure a fun, productive, and injury-free spring? Try these drills, which you may already know from your high-school sports days.

Get ready for your best winter ever with tips from these cold-weather experts

Twenty Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is the first Native group to ink an agreement with the park.

Travelling a long trail end to end isn't the only way to thru-hike.

'Tis the season for a wintry multisport adventure. Here’s how to take to the ice safely.

Only a handful of other thru-hikers have completed the big three in one year.

From backyard to basecamp, these are the gifts we’ll be giving to the cushy campers in our lives.

Experience unique winter adventures in every region of the province

Give back to the community that's given us so much by supporting these four great organizations.

An injured hiker got a lucky break when two campers heard him screaming for help. As it turned out, he had been waiting for a while.