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Make a modern-day pilgrimage to one of these sacred sites.
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With hiking, cycling, and access to the Baltic Sea, there is something for everyone in Poland.
How to Winter Camp More Comfortably for Just a Few Extra Ounces
When the ground is cold, it’s tough to stay warm. Don’t skimp on comfort.
Struck by a Heart Attack on a Mountain
Jon Carlton, then 38, survived a massive heart attack while backcountry snowboarding on 12,400-foot Esha Peak near Mammoth Lakes, California, in April 2016.
Quiz: Could You Survive?
The wilderness has its fair share of dangers. Find out how you'd fare in a crisis.
The 5 Best Backpacks of Winter 2019-2020
Bring everything you need with these five perfect packs.
Editors' Choice: The Best Gear of Winter 2018
Our top picks for fall and winter camping and adventuring.
The Best Winter Camping Gear of 2018
Get out and stay out with these tents, bags, and pads for sleeping in the cold.
LNT Confessional: I Poured White Gas Into the Grand Canyon
What do you do when you've packed too much fuel for your camp stove? Definitely not this.
Should You Need a Permit to Hike? Wyoming Weighs Charging for Trails.
Trails are more crowded than ever—and maintenance budgets aren’t getting any bigger. Wyoming considers a new solution to a growing problem.
Screwed Up on the Trail? Admit It.
Just you, the squirrels, and your shortcomings.
Black Diamond Whippet Ski Pole
Editors' choice for a whippet ski pole from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Ortovox Swisswool Tec Stretch Zebru Jacket
Editors' choice for wooly comfort from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Sierra Designs Nitro 800 0°F
Editors' choice for best value winter sleeping bag from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Sunday Afternoons Ultra Adventure Storm
Editors' choice for sun coverage from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Therm-A-Rest Polar Ranger -20°F
Editors' choice for best expedition sleeping bag from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour
Editors' choice for a fast-transition boot from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
G3 Zed
Editors' choice for a featherweight ski binding from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Outdoor Research Bitterblaze Gloves / Ouray Ice Gloves
Editors' choice for space-age gloves from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Merrell Thermo Rogue Tall Gore-Tex
Editors' choice for insulated agility from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Thule Roundtrip Snowsport Duffel 90L
Editors' choice for a sanity-saving duffel from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
DPS Phantom Permanent Base Glide Treatment
Editors' choice for infinite smoothness while skiing from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Decathlon Trek 100
Editors' choice for a bargain puffy from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Outdoor Research Crocodile
Editors' choice for toughest gaiter from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Gear Aid Seam Grip WP
Editors' choice for the backcountry cure-all from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Kahtoola Microspikes
Editors' choice for lightweight traction from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Snickers
Editors' choice for snacking from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Mountain Equipment Kinesis
Warmest fleece from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Montane Iridium Hybrid Pull-On
Most durable insulation layer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Ridge Merino Inversion Heavyweight Crew & Bottoms
Most versatile baselayer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Dynafit TLT Hybrid Primaloft Hood Jacket
Best insulated layer for touring from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Rab Microlight Summit
Best warmth to weight ratio layer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Brynje Of Norway Wool Thermo Light Zip Polo
Lightest baselayer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Adidas Outdoor Stockhorn Fleece Hoodie II
Best protecting insulation layer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Bight Gear Fissure Tech Fleece
Most breathable insulation layer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Patagonia Micro Puff Storm
Best weatherproofing layer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
The North Face Impendor Softshell
Warmest softshell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Outdoor Research San Juan
Toughest softshell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bivy
The best bivy for winter camping from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Smartwool Smartloft
The best value gloves from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Marmot Lightweight Kestrel/Lana Crew
Best value baselayer from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Adidas Swift Parley Jacket
Eco Bargain shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Bridgedale Ski Lightweight
Best for ski touring sock from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Swiftkick Pursuit Heavy Hike
Warmest sock from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Gordini Camber
The most versatile gloves from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Flylow Smitty Mitten
The warmest mittens from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Wrightstock Escape Silver Crew
Best blister fighter sock from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Weston Japow Split
The best splitboard for powder from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Feetures Merino 10 No Show Tab Cushion
The best trail running sock from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Oyuki Haika
The most comfortable gloves from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Big Agnes Yock 0
The best down bargain sleeping bag from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Exped Downmat TT 9
The best sleeping pad from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Burton Flight Attendant X Splitboard
Lightest splitboard from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Eddie Bauer Katabatic 3
Editor's Choice update for the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
The North Face Alpine Guide 3
Best gear storage for a tent from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Karakoram Prime Connect-CI
Best snowboard and splitboad bindings from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Mammut Spindrift 26
Best backpack for organization from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Black Crows Camox Freebird
Women's pick ski from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Osprey Mutant 52
Best load-hauler backpack from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Elan Ibex 94 Carbon XLT
Best ski for uphills from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Helly Hansen Ullr 40
Best features in a backpack from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Ortovox Haute Route 40
Most stable backpack from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Keen Terradora Wintershell
Women’s pick for footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Garmont Momentum WP Mid
Best traction in footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
La Sportiva Trango Tower Extreme GTX
Best footwear for mountaineering from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Vasque Canyonlands Ultradry
Most versatile footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Salewa Speed Beat Gore-Tex
Best footwear for trail running from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Danner Mountain 600 Insulated
Most comfortable footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Pant
Best ultralight puffy pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Fjällräven Keb Touring Trouser
Most Eco-friendly pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Outdoor Research Hemisphere Bib
Best mobility for pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
The North Face Summit L3 Propius Ventrix Knicker
The best pants for instant warmth from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Blackyak Brangus Pant
Best mobility for pants from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Arc’teryx Beta AR
Most durable shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Flylow Cooper Jacket
Most breathable shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Strafe Cham Jacket
Best shell for tall folks from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Montane Fleet
Ounce-for-ounce champ shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Dynafit TLT 3L
Lightest shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
REI Xerodry GTX Jacket
Best value shell from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.