One Couple. 12 Miles. Zero Trails.
Can a novice navigator make the leap to confident cross-country hiker?
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Maren Horjus
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Want to Explore the Wilderness in Winter? Ski It.
Why go high? Because going down is so much fun.
The Best Women's Hiking and Backpacking Apparel of 2019
Time to upgrade your trail outfit? Check out this season's best apparel to boost your backcountry comfort.
Marmot Women’s Trail Bender Tights
Best leggings
Columbia Northern Comfort Midlayer Shirt
Most versatile top
Title Nine Grace Long Sleeve Top
Best long sleeve
Conner Hats Bird and Feather Wool Hat
Best sun hat
Kari Traa Sol Bra
Best bra
Foehn Women’s Brise Jogger
Best trousers
Smartwool Women’s Merino Sport 150 Short Sleeve
Best t-shirt
The Best Gear for Camping in a Storm
There’s no such thing as bad weather if you have good gear—and tequila.
Hike of the Week: Wa‘ahila Ridge Trail, O‘ahu, HI
Climb Wa‘ahila Ridge below Mt. Olympus for some of the island's best views.
Smith Basecamp
Best for small faces
Costa Pescador
Greenest
Sunski Treeline
Best deal
Vaurnet 03
Best all-around
Hike of the Week: Bane Canyon, Chino Hills State Park, CA
Find fields of poppies on this spring-perfect hike in the Chino Hills outside Lake Elsinore.
Hike of the Week: Camelback Mountain, Phoenix, AZ
Climb above Phoenix for an aerie-like view over the valley.
Rab Kinetic Alpine Pant
Finally, a pair of rainpants you won't be afraid to wear all day.
Ombraz Sunglasses
The best parts about these new-school shades are what they don't have.