13 Ways to Make Hiking Better This Giving Tuesday
Because no matter what gear you have, the outdoors are the best gift.
Because no matter what gear you have, the outdoors are the best gift.
Jackets, packs, puffies: Let us be your guide.
From one of our favorite tents of all time to a headlamp guaranteed to brighten up your dark nights, we pick a dozen steals to jump on this week.
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Trek Patagonia, see a grizzly, or hike the Grand Canyon in a single day: The choice is yours.
The backcountry doesn't close when its cold outside. Make the most of the snowy season with our help.
From bear tracks to brewing winter storms, keep an eye out for these signs of hazardous things coming.
Want to achieve your fourth-season dreams? Lay the groundwork with these exercises.
Test your winter survival strategies for a chance to win a free class from AIM Adventure U.
Sometimes you just want a little more than a flask of whiskey. Wow your hiking partners with these 13 recipes.
Survival is no game—unless you make a video game out of it.
The wilderness has its fair share of dangers. Find out how you'd fare in a crisis.
Bring everything you need with these five perfect packs.
Our top picks for fall and winter camping and adventuring.
What do you do when you've packed too much fuel for your camp stove? Definitely not this.
It's hard to find an ugly spot in the national parks. But these eight hikes take it to the next level, with gorgeous scenery and wildlife. Go for a walk.
Jeep Arch is less than 2 miles from Corona, but feels like it's a million miles from its crowds.
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
This redesigned pole is our go-to for tough terrain.
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
Sleep warm, even when the weather wants to get you down.
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
This winter gear hauler is as tough as you are.
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
Turns out this vending machine staple is a powerhouse backcountry food.
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
Cheap. Warm. No, there's no catch.
High-quality Swiss wool is perfect insulation for active pursuits.
High-quality Swiss wool is perfect insulation for active pursuits.
A good hat is a must in harsh winter sunlight—and this is one of the best.
A good hat is a must in harsh winter sunlight—and this is one of the best.
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
These boots are as warm as they are agile.
This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
This lightweight traction is as useful as ever.
Innovative materials keep these gloves warm without bulk.
Innovative materials keep these gloves warm without bulk.
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
This jacket is low-price, not low-quality.
It's like duct tape in a tube.
It's like duct tape in a tube.
Cut weight, not performance.
Cut weight, not performance.
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
Waxing your skis is a thing of the past.
These innovative ski boots bring a whole new meaning to the term flex.
These innovative ski boots bring a whole new meaning to the term flex.
Explore one of the the most underrated backcountry zones in the world with BACKPACKER and the cast and crew of Warren Miller Entertainment's new film, Face of Winter.
Venturing beyond the lift line? Here's what to bring, courtesy of professional skier Jess McMillan.
The area around the Ruth Glacier has some of the United States' best mountaineering. Could it have some of its best skiing too?
From strandings at sea to grizzly attacks, we collect our readers' favorite tales from the brink.
There’s nothing cheap about this shell’s performance.
While the crowds hit Arches National Park, take a detour for a taste of sweet fall solitude.
Before you let your dog roam free, you have some important questions to answer.
Get those noodles ready for hoisting heavy packs, hauling your body over boulders, and poling through tough terrain.
Demands big-box chain stops using company's images and logo
Upgrade your backpacking kit for chump change through September 3rd.
Car camp in luxury with this portable lounger.
Colorado's Stanley Hotel had an uninvited guest this week.
Bans will also affect national forests.
We asked readers to pick the best mountain in their state. This is what they said.
Relive our celebration of peaks with these mountaintop shots.
Des Plaines resident charged with hate crime following June 14 verbal abuse
Was clinging to Haystack rock formation
Having conquered coolers, YETI brings its bomber aesthetic to drybags.
Mixing the best of a low-top with mid-cut stability, this may be the perfect light boot.
Now's a good time to grab hiking boots, jackets, adventure luggage, and more.
You’ll never want to take this midlayer off.
This fire starter is the full package.
This photo pack is ready for an adventure.
This is one tough packraft.
Sharing is caring—but not when it comes to your tunes.
The year's best new layers all point to one truth: No matter where you go, comfort is always in style.
So good, you'd never guess it came from a bag.
Party attempted descent, called 911 due to slow progress
Popularity of series hasn't helped recruitment efforts
Cramps were the culprit, say officials
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