Dayhikes are wonderful, but you’ve decided to make the leap and sleep outside. No car, no campground, just you, your hiking partner, and a tent. Here’s how to pull off your first backpacking trip without a hitch.
Several hikes share a confession, and we're here to dole out penance—and advice.
From the northern lights to glacial crevasses, science meets spectacle in these fascinating features.
Have a tale from the AT? We want you to give us a call—literally.
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
These filtration systems will keep you from becoming high and dry in the backcountry.
Summit season is upon us. Follow these tips from altitude expert Dr. Pete Clark to stay healthy on your next high-elevation trip.
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Drop pack weight while staying comfortable and protected with these shelters.
Like the backcountry in the summer? You'll love it in the winter. Take your first steps into the world of backcountry skiing the safe and fun way with this advice from Backpacker.
Stop dreaming, start hiking: From desert treks to waterfalls to heroic alpine ridges, we've picked the best hikes for every month.
Bask in the spray of these cascades at the end of a long day's hike.
Whether you want to hike 25 miles in a day or simply focus on the scenery and not your sore legs, getting fit before you hit the trail will improve your every step. We asked the pros how to get healthy—and stay that way.
Floods, falls, ornery wildlife: Find out if you have what it takes to survive a desert dayhike gone wrong.
Stay safe and move efficiently on loose, steep terrain.
Confronted by a mountain lion, a California hiker doesn't just stand his ground—he bluff charges the animal.
Hear the story of the youngest adventurers ever to complete the Triple Crown in a calendar year, straight from the source.
Some parks will still require reservations.
With the help of our friends and readers, we set out to find the best trail in all 50 states. From epic thru-hikes to short jaunts, these were the ones that rose to the top.
Get a headstart on 2022 with these workouts that hit every major muscle group.