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Whether you’re new to the area, just visiting, or a lifelong resident here, there’s always new trails to explore!

In this film based on a true incident on Mount Washington, particulars are off but the message is hope.

We dive deep into this backpacking cultural phenomenon.

When it started pouring, good rain gear and a great sense of humor brought this trip to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Those familiar aches that arise from hauling a heavy pack can force you into bad posture and take all the fun out of hiking. Fight load fatigue by strengthening the muscles that surround your spine, hips, and shoulders

Cryptocurrency and the technology around it has gained a reputation as an environmental disaster. Armed with computer savvy and more efficient tech, a new class of conservation groups think it could be a force for good.

Can a group of novice packrafters make it out of Canyonlands in one piece?

She spent her last day on the job interpreting the park for visitors.

Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish

The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege

A rib-sticking trail dinner and a breathable active insulation layer highlight this month’s picks.

This hidden gem of a thru-hike shows off all the Ozarks have to offer.

With several dozen waterfalls, old growth forest, and mossy grottos carved right out of the wall of Columbia River Gorge, this trail is a hiker's paradise.

Keep your feet snug and comfortable with these step-by-step directions for common hiking boot lacing techniques.

Don't let a busted jacket, tent, or pack ruin your trip. Follow these steps to get your zipper working like new.

Stay fresh, whether you’re out for a few miles or a few thousand.

Dogs who stay active live longer—and there’s no better way to stay active than hiking. Keep your pooch on the trail with a lot of love, and a little veterinary help.

Pare down your kit weight, but not your comfort, with these minimalist load-haulers.

Noodles in the morning? Trust us on this one.

From the bowline to the backpacker's hitch, learn how to tie the perfect loop knot for your next backcountry camp setup.

The most hardcore ultralighters spend years perfecting their packs—but you can slash your pack weight today with just a little effort.

Knowing how to help a scared hiking partner is as important as knowing how to tape an ankle.

These filtration systems will keep you from becoming high and dry in the backcountry.

The TSL Symbioz HyperFlex Adjust is a cush ride with real bite.

Pleads guilty to misdemeanors related to 2020 trip

A 40-year-old hiker passed away after an apparent encounter with a bear in the Absaroka Mountains.

Which take on beans and rice deserves to end up on your tortilla?

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with the most popular columns from thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas.

Are you a flatlander headed for the mountains? Follow these tips from altitude expert Dr. Pete Clark to stay healthy on your next high-elevation trip.

An in-progress, 71-mile spur seeks to connect one of America’s most famous long trails with the ocean.

In THRU, a team of strangers take on a 1,200-mile journey across America’s wildest long trail and document their adventures through the Pacific Northwest. Here, the co-creators share a behind-the-scenes glimpse through photos they took along the way.

Learning to love these two ultralight essentials is one of the best ways to lighten your pack.

Capture beautiful nightscapes without investing in a new camera with these expert tips on how to photograph starry skies, meteor showers, the Milky Way, and beyond.

Say goodbye to those irritating red rashes with these tips.

Follow in the footsteps of history from Pennsylvania to the Pacific coast.

Feeling calf pain with every step? Take these measures so you can crush hills without crushing your calves.

From summit scrambles to lowland rainforest, there's a hike on O'ahu for every hiker.

Hiking a long trail is a challenge no matter who you are. But not everyone is equally able to make the compromises it requires.

One of the most popular fourteeners in America is named for a governor implicated in the Sand Creek Massacre. That may be about to change.

Are you drinking enough? Filter faster and hydrate smarter with these pro tips.

The outdoor industry's largest trade show will leave Denver and relocate to its former home in Salt Lake City in 2023.

Hiking isn’t just walking in the woods. It requires strength and balance. Here’s how to get ready for trekking, from easy day hikes to the longest thru-hikes in the world.

Harness the power of observation and the fundamentals of meteorology to make short-term forecasts on your next hike.

Headed to the backcountry? Here are the knots every hiker should know how to tie.

Two heavyweights of the pack world go head to head.

Across the country, hard-to-nab spots are sitting vacant. How do we make sure these coveted spaces aren’t going to waste?

Thanks to erosion, the Abbot Pass Hut is coming down.

With no limits on the resources for this new design, Osprey came up with a pack that lives up to the name

Heading out on your first overnight? Use this handy list as your guide to packing for a three-season backpacking trip.

You can have a gram-counter’s backpacking setup without dropping a load of cash.

They may look like gentle giants, but approaching moose is dangerous—for people and animals.

Ill backpacker rescued in 90-minute mission.

Already itching to head into the backcountry? These overnights are accessible way earlier than the high country classics, with views just as good.

Tired of red, stinging blisters three miles into every ten-mile trek? Us too. That’s why we’ve brought together the best blister prevention tips and tricks for keeping you and your feet happy on any trip.

This sandstone arch outside Sedona, AZ has top-notch views and a fun bit of scrambling.

At these creekside, shorefront, and mountaintop spots, the views are so gorgeous that you may never want to go to sleep.

Eliminate grime and odors and restore loft to your favorite puffy.

From city-based summits to long desert trails, here are the best local hikes in Phoenix.

When Cheryl Strayed's memoir of a long hike on the PCT came out, relatively few non-hikers had heard of the trail. Fast forward a decade, and things have changed drastically.

There's plenty of options when summiting the highest point on the country's eastern seaboard, from multi-peak loops to quick out-and-backs.

Don't let muck stop you from hitting the trails this spring.

Officials say boulders could take days to clean up.

The former president will narrate a five-part nature series for the streaming platform.

Squats and step-ups aren't targeting your entire gluteus. These three exercises are your key to complete glute strength.

Rise above the slop with this essential spring hiking gear.

Think they perish in winter? Not a chance.

Fend off aches and pains with these hiker-specific exercises.

The lowdown on four-season shelters that might be your home on future winter trips.

These lights have your back when the sun goes down.

Brands and organizations have pledged their support through donations and other measures.

Searching for a dayhike or multi-day trip beyond the Hollywood Hills? The choice is yours. Here are L.A.’s best local hikes.

With a wolf reintroduction plan in progress, Colorado wildlife officials are considering bringing back another large carnivore.

What would you do if search and rescue had to evacuate you from a mountain? For one hiker, the answer was “go back and try again the next day.”

As he hiked through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jake Maynard found that the people who made the canyon home challenged his American idea of "wilderness".

It sounds ridiculous, but some backpackers swear they sleep warmer when they slide into their sleeping bags in the buff. We get to the naked truth of it.

The National Park Service will hold public meetings this month to determine how it should manage McAfee Knob, the Dragon’s Tooth, and Tinker Cliffs.

Home to the rarest pine trees in the country plus one of the last salt marshes in southern California, this wilderness refuge amidst an urban sea is a paradise for hikers.

Everything changes—even the Pacific Crest Trail. One of the trail's early thru-hikers shares snapshots from his trip up the path in 1985

Quite possibly the easiest meals you'll ever make with three ingredients or less

Reason #57 to love a good brew: The carbonation in beer makes for extra-fluffy flapjacks.