Emma Veidt

There are 21 muscles that cross the hip joint, and every one helps you hike effectively—as long as you take care of them.

A winterized trail runner, vegan candy, and a fast-and-light hydration pack: This is the gear that kept us moving this month.

You have gotten so smelly before, you've stopped noticing. You have a "nice" pair of Lone Peaks for when you want to look presentable. You own too many sporks. If this sounds like you, then congratulations: you are definitely a hiker.

Complete an entire thru-hike before fair-weather hikers lace up for their first trip of the year.

If you want to hike to one of these iconic destinations, you'll have to plan ahead.

New year, new us? Not quite. From hiking crowded trails to carrying gear we know we will never use, here are all the bad habits we plan to keep nursing this year.

A seemingly healthy tree nearly crushed Appalachian Trail thru-hiker Beth Feret's tent—but some rhododendrons saved her life.

Not interested in thru-hiking? You can still have goal trails. These dayhikes have everything worthy of a spot on your bucket list.

Want to hike in Middle Earth? Turns out you just need to go to this park in Ohio. Plus: What we think could be the new Triple Crown trails.

The author and thru-hiker is hosting his first book talk for "Journeys North" in Boulder, Colorado's Carsen Theater December 5 from 7 to 8 p.m.

As fall gives way to winter, these smart pieces of gear are keeping us outside.

If you're not doing fourth-season hiking, you're missing out on low-to-no crowds and completely transformed vistas from the season before.

Raynaud's Phenomenon stings (literally). Here's how to manage the condition so you can hike comfortably all winter long.

There are ways to coexist peacefully with wildlife, but this definitely isn't one of them.

Craving an escape, but don't want the commitment required to complete a months-long thru-hike? Try these fourteen-day-long adventures.

The family in this viral video received a lot of praise for their calm demeanor, but they shouldn't have given this bear a seat at the table.

Because willing to hike with you for 14 sweaty, stinky hours (and still have a good time) is the biggest green flag of them all.

The annular eclipse is in the morning, so how else should you spend the rest of the day? By hiking, obviously.

Have you seen the viral video of this near-miss? Here's how to survive if you find yourself caught by rockfall, too.

Dr. Hitesh Tolani created Gays of National Parks to create community, but it’s become so much more than that.

These week-long backpacking trips are the perfect length to squeeze into a vacation.

Footage from the 2015 earthquake on Mt. Everest, the deadliest disaster its history, and what to do if you get caught in an avalanche, too.

If you think the Midwest is flat and boring, you'll think again after taking these trails for a spin.

Over the years, we’ve published hundreds of trail-tested recipes, and these are our favorite to cook over an open flame.

Only a lucky few can win the permit lottery, but anyone can hike these alternate trails that give you a similar experience. 

On a guided walk, this group got a very-up-close glimpse of a brown bear as it raced toward them. Here's what to do if this happens to you.

Deepen your connection to nature by cowboy camping: spending the night outdoors without a tent. Here's where to give it a try.

Havasu Falls' beauty has made them a staple of FOMO-inducing Instagram pics. But in an instant, they can turn into a dangerous deluge.

Our Gen Z editor had a secret: She had never seen Grizzly Man. We recruited bear biologist and podcast host Wesley Larson to watch it with her and recorded their reactions.

During the day, the trails are the main event in these six destinations. But at night? It's the star-filled skies.

By many sources' reckoning, Mt. Fuji is the most-climbed mountain in the world. See why by hiking it for yourself.

Don't be fooled: The Heartland has plenty of steeps to get your heart pumping.

If your hands and fingers swell up while hiking, don't worry. This common hiking ailment has several potential causes and easy fixes.

It’s not just fashion that has changed since the 1970s.

This International Dark Sky Park has some of the best astral views in the country. Here's where to find them.

Our sunburn-prone editor stays protected in the Outdoor Research Echo sunhoody.

Local first responders oppose the bill, saying it might deter hikers from asking for help.

Elizabeth Banks’s new film is the latest in a long line of films to turn bears into deeply inaccurate movie monsters. But that’s kind of the point.

Olivia Mendoza was sure she wasn't the only one who wanted lasting, adventurous friendships during Covid-19. So she created a forum for it.

Want a national park to visit while the weather is yucky everywhere else? This is your place. Download this playlist for maximum vibes.

Some of our favorite gear is garbage. And that's why we love it so much.

There were only 22 deaths in the park between 2007 and 2018.

A slow walk through the woods has psychological and physiological benefits—and it could teach you a few things about hiking, too.

Washing your face or bowl with Dr. Bronner's? Sure. Using it to cure congestion? Maybe. Using it as toothpaste? Hmm.

The backpacking community is a tenacious one. From alligator attacks to danger in the national parks, these 7 stories made our hair stand on end—and taught us a few things about how to stay alive when things go south outdoors.

Want a national park to visit this winter? Great Smoky Mountains is your place. Download this playlist for maximum vibes.

Still settling for those tasteless supermarket white button mushrooms? Expand your palate with these ’shrooms found in the U.S.

One visitor died and another required medical attention after attempting to tackle a popular trail in unusually cold conditions.

We appreciate a good post-hike (or pre-hike, or mid-hike) sandwich. Soon you'll be able to find one—plus a pair of hiking boots, a stove, or whatever else you need—at The Happy Goat.

After some amazing interactions with polar bears, Alysa McCall of Polar Bears International decided to dedicate her career to conserving this animal and its ecosystem.

Highlander's hiking events draw dozens of hikers together for an organized multiday trip with all the trappings of a race. One of our editors tried it—and found a lot to love.

Yosemite is beautiful in the fall and winter. Download this playlist and get after it.

In celebration of 50 years of trail beta and inspiration, we look back on our favorite spots through the moments we chose to capture.

The park’s low visitor counts follow a series of flooding-caused closures.

Bear attacks are rare, even in areas with high grizzly concentration. These teammates say it's a "miracle" that they made it out alive.

Timed entry may be over for the year, but so many people have visited this week that the park has been reaching capacity by 8:30 or earlier.

As winter approaches, the air gets harsher and harsher for our delicate lip skin. Protect it with these tips.

The hiker had broken her leg and been stuck in the wilderness overnight when she crawled to a spot in view of the train.

Will now be known as "high pile," company announces.

Load up this Spotify playlist and get going.

March Madness < Fall Fatness. Voting for the biggest bear at Katmai National Park starts this week.

One of the most popular spots on the Appalachian Trail, Max Patch, is better off now than it has been in years.

You know what's worse than not reaching the summit? Getting caught in a thunderstorm.

Maybe you don't want to carry a bear canister, or you're just naturally a quiet person. Either way, these trails are for you.

Next time you have to resupply your gear, make one of these swaps to reduce your waste and impact on the planet.

Officials said the bear visited the Montana campsite an hour before the attack.

Stop settling for the same blah menu. With these tips, all hikers can prepare trailside Michelin-star-worthy meals. Even the lazy ones.

We dug up an old recipe from our archives and gave it another try. Here's which flavors stood the test of time, and which you should leave on the shelves.

And what to do when you get athlete’s foot on your pack.

Night is falling, and you’re far from the trailhead without a tent. Time to build your own all-natural Airbnb.

Don't let a small scrape send you off trail for some antibiotics. You can prevent getting an infected cut with these tips.

Short answer: It depends. Here’s everything that goes into your regular hiking pace.

Is quicksand as big of a threat as Hollywood tells us it is? Zion's chief park ranger gave us the truth (and tips on escaping quicksand...just in case).

For many bears, winter means hibernate or die. Here's what they do to survive. Plus: how climate change puts newborn cubs in danger.

Master the art of layering to keep comfy all winter.

In the backcountry, a rolled ankle can spell trouble. Learn how to tell minor sprains from major injuries and what to do if you’re hurt.

If you feel knee pain while hiking, don't ignore it. With these tips from a physical therapist, you can remedy and prevent injury.

We collected all of your burning questions and consulted our field experts on everything from winter gear to screaming barfies to hibernation.

Sunny, warm days can actually be bitterly cold. The culprit? Wind chill. Here's how to calculate real-feel temps for windy hikes.

Instead of gorging on pasta, backpackers should focus on consistency in nutrition, says Adventure Performance Training’s founder and head coach James Fisher.