Skills

Get the perfect foliage shot with this expert advice.

Taking a dip in a backcountry lake? Stop and think about what you're wearing.

Can an expert hiker face her fears to reach new heights?

Reap the bounty of nature’s pantry by learning to identify and responsibly harvest wild edibles on the trail or in your neighborhood.

Learn what you need to stay fueled and happy for every trip with performance nutrition advice from our expert personal trainer.

It can't all be sunsets and bear encounters. Thru-hikers spend most of their time doing one thing: walking.

Are these common backpacking snacks good for you?

Escape the gym with these movement-based routines designed to take your workout outdoors.

These moves will help you make an injury-free transition to lightweight hiking shoes without risking a sprain.

Most thru-hikers are careful about LNT rules—but a few scofflaws can make us all look bad.

Can a group of novice packrafters make it out of Canyonlands in one piece?

With these games, you won't even mind being tentbound.

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.