BACKPACKER Editors & Contributors

Though certain places are more famous for fall foliage, you can find fiery color all over the Lower 48. Use this map to see when each region typically peaks and what leaves you can expect.

Our southwest hiking expert dishes on his favorite dayhikes, overnights, and more.

The journey isn't over when you reach the summit.

Our southwest trail expert explains what makes Arizona's hiking scene so great.

Upgrade a cold campout with a recipe that warms the insides.

The 9.2-mile trek heads along one of California's last pristine beaches to the swimming grounds of harbor seals and the once-endangered California gray whale.

Wander through a remote paradise of high-altitude lakes in the lightly visited Trinity Alps on this 27.2-mile, long-weekend trip in Klamath National Forest.

Hike rolling grassland punctuated by towering redrock formations to a ridge overlooking the Front Range on this 6-mile loop just 20 minutes from Denver.

This 23-mile out-and-back in the Trinity Alps features pristine mountain lakes, stunning views and an easy, off-trail scramble.

Five-star mountain views, two alpine lakes, and gold mine relics highlight this 4.5-mile out-and-back near Breckenridge, Colorado.

This 3.6-mile route in Haleakala National Park leads through bamboo forests to a 400-foot spring-fed waterfall in a sheer-walled lava amphitheater.

Stand atop 11,237-foot Grand Mesa, the world’s highest mesa.

This easy mile and a quarter loop gets high enough to get a nice view of Boulder, and lots of linking trail options easily lengthen the hike.

Scramble a sneak route to the highest mountain in the Enchantment Range on this challenging, 11.3-mile out-and-back in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Don't click away yet: Cheese and chocolate make for a delicious and well-rounded taste combination.

If you melt snow for drinking water in the winter, do you need to boil it for purification?

From Georgia to Oregon, spring blossoms are finally pushing through the winter frost. That means it's time to clear the cobwebs out of the boot soles and bag your first hike of the spring. Here's our exclusive guide to the best spring dayhikes around the country from east, middle, and west.

Hike Switzerland's Via Alpina route with the Backpacker editors in our video series.

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Think you know all there is to know about these famous peaks? Get an insider's guide right here.

From boots to bindings to skis, this rig will have you set for the backcountry.

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Skip the resort crowds and find clean powder with this backcountry ski gear.

Only term you know is chairlift? Read this primer.

The ski industry has gone green, from goggles to boots.

Hit the trail in the winter with one of these nine snowshoes.

Found! A five-ounce sled that fits in your pack. Plus poles, sunscreen, and face masks that are winter ready.

Head up the mountain with these essential items: harness, rope, helmet, transceiver, crampon, and ice axe.

From a Quickie sled to sunscreen used by the U.S. ski team, these five winter essentials are must haves.

Keep your feet warm and happy with these socks, gaiters, & booties.

This guide covers ski gear for telemark, alpine touring, backcountry touring, and rugged Nordic touring.

Glasses, goggles, & binoculars–we have all the fall/winter eyewear you need.

Keep your head warm with this essential cold weather hats.