Molly Loomis

You don’t need to tackle the Iditarod to enjoy this fast and fun winter adventure.

A kayaker struggles to stay afloat when a tangle of trees pins her boat.

Circle a glacial lake, see a waterfall, and explore a forgotten trail.

Sleep in a lake-dotted basin and scale an 11,000-foot peak.

America’s leading advocate of wilderness silence shows the way to Mt. Rainier National Park’s quietest corner. Plus: 9 more campsites with life-list listening.

Wade through wildflowers, listen to wolves, and escape the crowded trade routes in this secluded corner of the park.

In the wettest conditions, learn to create and maintain a personal bubble of dry space.

Read the terrain and use anchors to stay grounded.

Sunny and 70 is nice, but makes for a mighty short hiking season. Hit the trail all year long by learning how to thrive–not just survive–in wet, cold, hot, and windy conditions. Here are 115 guide-approved tips.

Solve winter routefinding challenges with these expert tips.