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In the wilderness, it isn't cheap, paracord-wrapped hatchets and trenching tools that we need to survive. It's each other.

The Haul Lite Pack will have you thinking like a maximalist—trail runner, that is.

Sammy and Jackson face their first medical problem on the trail after hiking in worn boots for too long, and they have to decide whether to push through or rest.

In the wilderness, it isn't cheap, paracord-wrapped hatchets and trenching tools that we need to survive. It's each other.

They survived and celebrate their "second birthday" every year.

Essentials include custom toilet paper with my face printed on it and a blow-up mic.

Join us on a trek in Nepal, and let’s show how hiking and helping go hand in hand.

Want to do some good on your next big trip? Join us in Nepal in spring 2022. On this special adventure, we'll volunteer on a post-pandemic recovery effort, then go on a life-list trek.

Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.

Plus: the difficulty of designing a pocket for the always-changing smartphone.

An improbable climb of a remote peak ties together U.S. politics, the environmental movement, and the power of family bonds.

The new Primus Lite XL has a host of updated features.

Get a scorching deal on a the latest adventure camera.

This kit will take you deep into the frozen backcountry, no matter the conditions.

Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell have to hike through multiple feet of snow on the AT. Are conditions bad enough to bail and transition to the CDT early?

Hikers are all about leg strength, but don’t forget about training your arms and shoulders in order to avoid aches on the trail.

Backpacking rule number one: Pack enough to eat.

Check out Justin La Vigne's author page.

Our top picks for triumphing over cold in the fourth season.

Cruise snowy trails in comfort with this dialed-in kit.

Happy feet, happy hike: Grab one of these four pairs to make your next trek through the snow better.

Spending a little extra time in the fall cleaning and repairing your precious gear can help extend its life by years.

M.J. Eberhart finished his third AT hike in Dalton, Massachusetts.

Whether you're snowshoeing, skiing, or postholing, these four pairs of winter pants are up to the task.

Barre, the strength training regimen derived from ballet, could be your key to improved stability and injury prevention on the trail.

Thanks to the warming world, Lyme infections are on the rise in the Northeast—and hiking there might never be the same again.

Officials believe they've finally discovered what happened to Rudi Moder, a West German hiker who disappeared in 1983.

‘Comfort Theory’ is a fascinating glimpse of someone else’s questionable decision making

A quartet of inexperienced backpackers tackle one of the world's wildest thru-hikes.

A group of the crafty rodents rerouted a creek onto the path in Massachusetts.

Earning your turns is a cinch with this latest crop of ski tech.

Ten trails. Ten unmatched miles each. Get maximum bang for each boot step on hikes that our most-traveled contributors call their all-time favorites.

The big melt this summer garnered headlines, but it isn't a new phenomenon: Glaciologists have been watching California's alpine glaciers shrink for decades.

What's a surefire way to ruin a hike? A selfish hiking partner.

Save weight and keep your head warm with this hybrid quilt.

These ultra-light, super-efficient backcountry safety tools will give you peace of mind on steep slopes.

Why settle for just one pastime? Add a sport that’s simultaneously exciting and relaxing to your backpacking trips by catching your first trout.

Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell explain their thru-hike motives, check their packing lists, and say goodbye to their families on the first episode of Impossible Odds.

The best tales from the latest Winter Gear Guide testing cycle

These toasty digit-savers will keep you warm and dry in any conditions.

Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club posts warning that litter is leading bruins to McAfee Knob.

Staying warm in cold weather starts with reliable baselayers. Our experts have rounded up the best tops and bottoms to keep your core warm and dry.

“I love skiing because for me it’s turned into this equalizer,” Sojitra says in the film.

Because whiskey and safe hiking go hand-in-hand.

Snooze warmer with this winter-proof sleep gear.

Bring it on, winter: The top insulated jackets of the year will keep you toasty no matter how icy the temperature gets.

Block wind, rain, and snow with these protective outer layers.

There's a lot of good gear out there—but very little of it is good enough to earn an Editors' Choice Award. From a reflective baselayer to an innovative new pair of sunglasses to environmentally-friendly stove gas, these products made the cut.

Stay warm by staying smart in the fourth season.

You only think you know Leave No Trace's guidelines. See the ones that didn't make the cut.

Noble Oak has partnered with One Tree Planted in their commitment that ‘Every Bottle Plants a Tree’

Cookware, comfortable trail running shoes, and a pack for pooches highlight this month’s favorites.

‘Highline’ tells a universal story of hiking and the redemptive power of the outdoors.

Build strength for loaded backpacking hill climbs and descents.

Ghosts, serial killers, and abandoned towns: These spooky-season hikes hit harder than your average Halloween attraction.

Five friends take a long walk through Utah's high country in this moving story of trauma and recovery.

Keep your hands warm with these dextrous touchscreen-friendly gloves.

One hiker reflects on the backpacking lessons she learned during a particularly memorable first overnight.

Cairns—navigational aids made out of piled or stacked rocks—get a lot of hate nowadays. That's not justified.

Getting ill on the trail happens, and it can be scary. Here's how to prevent sickness and ride it out when it happens.

Cervical spine injuries are serious, and immobilizing them has become gospel. But in the wilderness, where conditions can change in an instant, is it a waste of rescuers' time?

A post making its way through several social media channels has misleading advice, according to SAR officials.

Outdoor brands are tackling the next frontier in sustainable manufacturing.

Ending a long trek takes its toll on your mental and physical health. Here's how to ease back into your home routine.

Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell finished their record-setting hike on October 22, 2021.

Go big with these expedition trip planning tips.

Deep in the wilds of Northern British Columbia's Spatsizi Wilderness Provincial Park, our scout proves there’s no joy like misery.

Building trails is hard work. Carving them into the side of a mountain is even tougher. Read on for the blood, sweat, and zen of trail work.

If you’re operating on a three-season schedule, you’re missing out. Here are a dozen reasons to keep your boots at the ready.

A video of the rescue in Canada has gone viral on social media.

And how to tell if a polar bear is aggressive or just passing through the area.

Parents and 1-year-old died of heat exposure and possible dehydration, sheriff says.

With a little ingenuity, one hiker improvises shelter.

With the right strategy, you can avoid buying gear for the wrong reasons.

It takes more than a pedicure to truly care for your feet. Here’s how to find more stability in yoga—and in life—by giving your feet some TLC.

If you're thinking of bringing a firearm on a long trail, there are a few things you need to be aware of first.

It sounds silly, but you can lighten your pack a lot by trading out heavy gear for garbage. Here are some low-cost accessories thru-hikers swear by.

We've made the mistakes so you don't have to.