Spring 2022

A hike in the author's native Washington state gives perspective on half a millennium of persecution, and a home worth fighting for.

A versatile backpack, a lightweight sleeping bag, and an all-purpose jacket ready for spring and summer storms: This is what our members are trying out right now.

Dayhikes are wonderful, but you’ve decided to make the leap and sleep outside. No car, no campground, just you, your hiking partner, and a tent. Here’s how to pull off your first backpacking trip without a hitch.

If you had to choose only a bottle or reservoir, which would it be?

Not satisfied with stopping at the river’s edge? Unlock new wilderness with this lightweight waterfaring setup.

From short hikes to long runs that push the definition of a dayhike, these six packs will be your constant companions.

A hike through Panama’s Parque Internacional La Amistad highlights wonders, both of the natural world and within the hikers themselves.

In 2013, Mary Grimm got lost amid whiteout conditions on Mt. Hood. She spent six days alone before anyone found her.

Apparel-makers are turning to ever-more exotic materials in the search for planet-friendly fibers. But whether your fleece is made from wildflowers or recycled water bottles, the truth may not be as green as you think.

When the memories of combat refused to fade, a former army medic found healing in thru-hiking.

Headed to the backcountry? Here are the knots every hiker should know how to tie.