Amelia Arvesen

Learn to use bark, leaves, and other features to tell common types of trees apart on your next hike.

When should you prioritize your safety over your desire to finish your hike? Always. Six hikers explain how they knew it was time to call it.

On a long trail, you’ll likely want to thumb a ride eventually. Here’s how to do it tactfully and safely.

They may be cute, but chipmunks, mice, and other small animals will steal your chow and ruin your pack in the process. Here’s how to stop them in their tracks.

Prevent a costly vet bill by identifying hazards before your pup gets a foxtail up her nose or cactus spine in her paw.

First step: Accept that mud is inevitable on any trail.

Fend off fatigue by eating enough of the essential macronutrient.

Practice these for hanging gear, tensioning guylines, and joining ropes.

Know when to hunker down, find shelter, keep warm, and wait out the weather.

Across Oregon, trail users and land managers are putting a focus on accessibility. They're blazing a trail for wheelchair hikers everywhere.

Your gear puts up with a lot of abuse on the trail. Here’s how to minimize the impact to make it last longer.

More and more manufacturers are transitioning to “forever chemical”-free water-repellent treatments on their shells.” But while those new outer layers are better for the environment and human health, they need to be washed twice as often to keep them performing at their peak.

Like humans, dogs have accidents in the backcountry. So what do you do if your canine hiking companion is in distress?

Get some solid Z's even when you’re sticky and sweaty.

These trails are currently laden with ripe fruit, but the foraging season won't last long.

Reluctant to hire a guide? You could be missing out.

David Jeong has taken home-dried Chipotle, Cava, and homemade feasts on the trail—and he's documenting it all online.

You don't finish this butt-kicker of a trail without some seriously good gear.

These four ultra-affordable backpacking meals make it easy to fill your belly on a budget.

Want to go the distance without committing to the trailhead buzzcut? We got you.

Dermatologists share their secrets for preventing breakouts on the trail.

Getting bit? It could be your backcountry hygiene—or lack thereof.

The 400-mile trail has the potential to be a popular thru-hike. Will it ever live up to the hype?

The cold months are the perfect time to dream about—and prepare for—adventures ahead.

Honing your sewing skills will help you repair your favorite gear—or unleash your creative side.

A longtime backpacker discovers a whole new way to explore the Canadian Rockies.

Adrenaline can be a life-saver. But how does it work?

Technical layers for any occasion

Technical layers for any occasion

Surprise her with thoughtful pieces of gear for her adventures.

A hike through Panama’s Parque Internacional La Amistad highlights wonders, both of the natural world and within the hikers themselves.

Stuff those stockings gram by gram.

These presents are sure to stoke wanderlust.

Every backpacker’s gotta start somewhere. Give your loved ones a leg up with these novice-friendly gifts.

On a budget or looking for that last little item to finish off your shopping list? These inexpensive gifts punch far above their price.

From freeze dryers to dog vests to waterproof packable backpacks and everything in between, we gathered the gifts that will make the 2021 holiday season the best yet.

A car camping trip is a chance to enjoy the outdoors in luxury: You get to bring everything that will help you lounge in comfort, without worrying about weight or how much space you have in your pack. Help your loved ones take their trips to the next level with these 12 covetable gifts, ranging from $20 to $1,000.

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

Say goodbye to your massage therapist.

Finally, skin-tight shorts that are actually breathable, don't chafe, and have legit storage options.

Pick up the pace and cover more distance with this gear designed for speed.

This pair from Fjällräven won't fall apart even under harsh trail conditions.

A solo hiking or backpacking trip can either be a freeing or terrifying experience. Learn how to prepare and tame your imagination in the backcountry.

Stay comfier and feel better with these trail-ready pieces.

Pick the right layers for the trail and you won't just look better: You'll feel better and hike better too.

In the wake of a devastating accident, a thru-hiker reflects on perseverance, community, and not letting go of his PCT dreams.

Whether you’re trekking along a ridge or standing on top of a summit, a fear of heights can cause you to freeze up. Don’t let it ruin your hike.

Amid the vast plains and prairies of Kansas, find an unexpected expanse of rugged geological formations well worth visiting.

Seek out splashes of color amid pale winter landscapes with these five cold-loving birds.

Ever dreamed of working as a photographer, wildland firefighter, or gear designer? Six pros tell you what it takes to get their careers.

In the Polar Bear Capital of the World, where encounters between animals and people are a fact of life, a 50-year-old program keeps both safe.