Skills

Never wrestle your sleep system again.

Thru-hiking lingo isn’t just code, it’s a window into how people backpack.

Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with the most popular columns from thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas.

Is all that extra breathability worth exposing your feet to sun, bugs, and toe stubs?

Want to go really, really light? Take a hint from a guy who finished the Long Trail in less than 5 days.

The trail is for everyone. Experience it your way by learning your limits and planning ahead.

Before you hit the trail, try these exercises to build leg strength and stamina.

Get inspired by the everyday, every day.

Do you have the skills to keep you and your hiking partners safe?

Work! Altitude! Traffic! Sometimes it seems like the universe is conspiring against your hiking plans. Here's how to subdue those hazards and 18 other trip killers to keep your weekends sacred.

Does “go big or go home” hold up on a dawn-to-dusk mission?

Looking for the fastest route to deep backcountry? Lace up your sneakers, ditch the heavy pack, and run your favorite trails.

Stuck inside? Then it's the perfect time to tackle one of these indoor DIY projects to set yourself up for a great hiking season.

Are the difficulties of taking a toddler on a 200-mile hike worth the rewards?

If you want to appreciate how your body feels, rather than looks, on the trail, you have to let it all hang out.

Those familiar aches that arise from hauling a heavy pack can force you into bad posture and take all the fun out of hiking. Fight load fatigue by strengthening the muscles that surround your spine, hips, and shoulders

If you have a yard or even a balcony, you have a campsite. Here are 8 ways to make the most of very close-to-home camping.

Submit your best trail recipe here for the Basecamp Recipe Box

Cold soaking is a popular no-cook method among weight-conscious hikers. But ditching your stove doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor.

Photographer Chris Burkard talks about his process and how the May/June cover shot came together.

The most important tool for staying safe in bear country? Knowledge.

This workout will get you trail fit without the trail—or any equipment.

Turn your daily dairy into a tangy, protein-packed snack that's ready for the backcountry.