Hiking 101
We all start somewhere. In Hiking 101, you'll get a leg up with beginner advice, skills, trips, and more from Backpacker's experts. Start strong—or just brush up on the basics.
Skills for Beginners (and Everyone Else)
Skip the trail-and-error part of learning and get a headstart with hard-won advice from our edtiors and writers.
Gear Basics
Learn to buy and maintain your kit—and what you should be leaving at home.
First Hikes
The secret to a long backpacking career? Start strong with a trail that'll keep them coming back.
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