Becky Kivlovitz

Find refuge from high summer temps temps on these chill dayhikes.

Cook and imbibe better by learning how to shop, transport, and use your spirits, wine, and beer.

What do you do when you find yourself committed to a non-hiker? Sweeten the deal for them with these strategies.

From folk songs to oldies to rock 'n roll, this eclectic list will inspire your next trip.

Trek Wine aims for outdoor oenophiles.

Four recipes for camp cocktails on different occasions.

A great ending to a good day on the trail? A tasty cocktail in camp. We consulted trail-savvy bartenders for their top recipes and tested more than 100 varieties of beer, wine, and liquor to find the most pack-friendly picks.

Protein-packed and calorie-dense, nuts are a classic backpackers' superfood. We taste-tested 96 spreads, mixes, and bars to bring you the healthiest (and tastiest) options for the trail.

Salts and other electrolytes help regulate cell function and nerve impulses, so when you sweat them out, you need to replace them. From Grand Gulch to the Grand Canyon, we tested 27 different gels, powders, and chews - and found the best ways to stay charged this summer.

Trek through wide-open desert and ascend big-view mountains in the still-wild West.

Noodles are easy-prep crowd pleasers. Learn about the trail-worthiest types and cooking methods.

Minutes from Salt Lake City, The Wasatch Front is a gold mine for adventure. The 2.1-million-acre area includes 22 peaks above 11,000 feet and with at least 300 feet of prominence, houses 78 bikeable miles on 11 different bike trails, and boasts an average of 226 sunny days annually.

Are you blowing big bucks driving to your favorite hike? Use these gas-mileage-boosting tips so you can get to more trailheads for less money.