Cutting your pack weight can make for a more fun experience on the trail—to a point. From backpacking with no backpack to trying the Triple Crown without a sleeping bag or tent, we share four stories of hikers who pushed ultralight to uncomfortable—and occasionally dangerous—places.
Everyone has a favorite national park. But when it comes to hiking, some just do it better than others.
These trips include gourmet food prepared each night, charity work, local expert advice, and more. You can't get that on your own.
The cold months are the perfect time to dream about—and prepare for—adventures ahead.
Rushing rivers pose one of the backcountry’s biggest threats. Do you know how to cross safely—or when it’s best to not cross at all?
Join us on a life-list Himalayan trek, and do good for others while enjoying one of the world’s dream trips
Just how much pack weight can one hiker cut? Our editor performs a far-out experiment in minimalism.
Join us on a trek in Nepal, and let’s show how hiking and helping go hand in hand.
Want to do some good on your next big trip? Join us in Nepal in spring 2022. On this special adventure, we'll volunteer on a post-pandemic recovery effort, then go on a life-list trek.
Tear down the walls: Sleeping without a tent gives a true backcountry experience.
Some adventures grab hold of you and never let go.
With a bit of luck, you can see nature’s most electric light show.
When a group of hikers disturb a beehive, things can’t get worse. Until they do.
Your baselayer is your wicking layer. It keeps you comfortable by keeping you dry, moving moisture away from your skin before it robs your body of heat. Combine natural and high-tech materials—plus common sense—to find the right layer.
Want to check an epic hike off your life list? Start ticking off these boxes and make it happen.
New research—and an ancient Buddhist ritual—suggest that we could be making better use of our trail time.