Skills

The backcountry doesn't close when its cold outside. Make the most of the snowy season with our help.

Want to achieve your fourth-season dreams? Lay the groundwork with these exercises.

You spend your weekends in the wilderness. For these professionals, it's a living.

Sometimes you just want a little more than a flask of whiskey. Wow your hiking partners with these 13 recipes.

Whether you need to carry a full load of winter gear or just an extra camp chair, train your muscles to take the weight with these three exercises.

Banish the goosebumps on cold nights with these three belly-warming one-pot recipes.

Triple the mileage with next to nothing on your back? A longtime hiker tries two-wheel camping to figure out the catch.

When the ground is cold, it’s tough to stay warm. Don’t skimp on comfort.

What do you do when you've packed too much fuel for your camp stove? Definitely don't pour it on the ground.

Find home anywhere, one leaf at a time.

15 expert tips on how to winterize your cold-weather camping game, thrive and survive. Keep your core (and your gear) warm in the coldest weather with this ultimate guide.

The challenge: Make a dozen cupcakes with an ultralight stove.

Close a wound, remove a tick, prevent poison ivy rash, and more essential tips.

From navigation to staying dry to predicting the weather, our primer will have you dialed.

Hike farther, faster, and pain-free with these training tips and exercise.

We'll show you how to be ready for the the trail in 20 minutes, guaranteed. Now gear up.

Find water anywhere, make a fire in five minutes, learn secrets for battling mosquitoes, and more.

Venturing beyond the lift line? Here's what to bring, courtesy of professional skier Jess McMillan.

Wyoming, Idaho would have offered up to 23 bears to hunters.

Pack in sweet, creamy flavor with these fall-inspired recipes.

Start here when packing your bag for a full day of rocky summits.

Tired of red, stinging blisters three miles into every ten-mile trek? Us too. That’s why we’ve brought together the best blister prevention tips and tricks for keeping you and your feet happy on any trip.

Youngsters can hike further than they think (bribes help).

These mistakes are as common as can be—but you don't need to make them.