Ryan Wichelns

Take a sneak peek at what might become your favorite piece of apparel next season.

Craving backcountry snow adventures? First, use this primer to learn how to identify and avoid slide-prone terrain. Then decide if you need an avalanche safety course to maximize your winter fun.

Which one of these highly-reviewed backpacking boots is for you?

Take it easy in these 15 accessible, mellow areas for some of the best backcountry skiing in the Lower 48.

Some of the wildest terrain in the East—loaded with rocky summits, waterfalls, and alpine ponds—is only a couple hour drive from Boston.

These eight products are versatile companions for every adventure.

Keep your toes warm this winter with these ultra-insulated loungers.

Secure permits before they sell out, convince your boss to give you time off work, make a foolproof meal plan, and more.

The Haul Lite Pack will have you thinking like a maximalist—trail runner, that is.

Bring it on, winter: The top insulated jackets of the year will keep you toasty no matter how icy the temperature gets.

Leave those summer hiking boots at home: With the best dedicated winter boots of the year, you'll never have to deal with cold toes again.

The Erem Xerocole Expedition is dialed for sandy adventures.

The Stretchdown Light Pullover is warm, flexible, and stowable.

When you can’t count on the sunshine, these products come in handy.

Keep your phone, camera, and more humming along with these smart, trail-ready power sources.

When it comes to hiking in rough terrain with heavy packs, nothing beats the stability of our top six stalwart backpacking boots.

Keep your pack—and your sanity—in order with these gear organizers.

Nobody knows hiking boots like Backpacker. We sent testers around the world with the latest boots and shoes to see how they perform in varied conditions. These 10 rose to the top.

Grand Staircase-Escalante’s Little Death Hollow takes you into one of the most remote corners of Utah.