Skills

Get the whole family excited about the outdoors by spotting animals in the wild.

Don’t stay inside just because the trail is a mess. But you can make cleanup easier with these simple tips.

Make the most of every outing by knowing what your kids can and can’t do.

From your muscles to your meal planning, all it takes is a little fitness to make your hikes longer, better, and more fun than ever.

All calories are not created equal. Learn the right way to fuel your big-mile ambitions.

Oxygen feeds your muscles. Manage your heart rate and breathing and you can hike (almost) forever.

Recruit your arms to overcome terrain challenges or just give the legs a break.

The muscles of your torso and back work hard to carry the load comfortably mile after mile.

To reach the best places in the backcountry, you have to rely on your own two feet.

See more—and have more fun—this winter with these gear and technique trips.

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

Learn how to find a great backcountry skiing zone and create a custom map with this guide to CalTopo.

If you want a great family camping vacation in summer, better make reservations in winter.

Go further, ride better, and have more fun by using science to optimize your cold-weather fueling strategy.

Humans aren't the only species making moves this month. Hike these five trails to see wildlife trying to get a little action.

Make these flavorful dishes and you won't need to dump Tabasco on your dinner.

Turn snowy hikes into (responsible) treasure hunts by learning to recognize wildlife prints

How to find the right camp for your kids—and how to know if they're ready.

Whether you’re walking thousands of miles or just a few, every ounce counts. Keep your pack weight down with this seven-step process from expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas.

Gear up for the United States' toughest long path with these expert picks.

Headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail? Expert thru-hiker Liz “Snorkel” Thomas breaks down the gear you’ll need.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hiker Liz "Snorkel" Thomas.

First of all, should you?

Yes, hiking is wonderful and nature is grand. But when you’re walking for months at a time, you will eventually get bored. Our thru-hiker explains how to deal with trail fatigue.