Take Your Summer to the Next Level With These 7 Summit Hikes
Not every summit needs to be grueling. Get all of the glory with none of the struggle on these 7 hikes.
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14 Gorgeous Summits That Anyone Can Hike
Some high points require expert skill, a bit of luck, and probably some suffering. Not these. Here are 14 peaks—high on views, low on effort—that don’t play hard to get.
The 5 Best Socks of 2021
Winter weather is no match for these warm and cozy pairs.
Royal Robbins Venture Crew
The most comfortable sock of 2021.
Swiftwick Pursuit Four Ultralight
The most breathable sock of 2021.
Bridgedale Trail Run Lightweight T2 Merino Sport
The sock with best protection of 2021.
Feetures Elite Max Cushion No Show Tab
The best sock for trail running of 2021.
Darn Tough Scout
The best overall sock of 2021.
5 National Park Campsites for an Epic Night Out
There are campsites—and then there are campsites. Settle in for one fantastic night at one of these prime spots, from mountain views to a beach getaway in the middle of Yosemite.
Have the Best Night of Your Life at These 10 National Park Campsites
The national parks are our national treasure, and these 10 campsites are the best they have to offer. Hike in, pick up your jaw, and post up in paradise.
Lose the Crowds at these Stellar Second-Bests
If you want a side of solitude with your wilderness awe, head to these second-superlatives, where the grandeur is enormous but the crowds are not.
Through Deserts and Mountains, the Tarptent Cloudburst 3 Was My Reliable Friend
It's light and roomy, but is this tent durable enough to survive the Pacific Crest Trail? Let's find out.
Hike the USA: 10 Once-in-a-Lifetime Trips Every Backpacker Should Do
You don’t need to renew your passport to make memories this year: Get out and get hiking with these phenomenal, uncrowded destinations.
Hiking Mt. St. Helens, 41 Years After the Blast
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington