Skills

Want to go on a thru-hike but not sure where to start? Take our course to learn how.

A professional shares tips on how to take your snaps to the next level.

A personal perspective on camping in all 50 U.S. states

Mountain lions are notoriously elusive. Can our scout successfully stalk the king of stalkers?

Forest or desert, mountain or seaside, these 10 types of canine can keep up with you.

Backpacker-approved tips, tricks and gear picks to help you and your canine companion enjoy the trail together

The Department of the Interior wants to update a successful conservation model for the modern era.

For millions of visitors each year, the national parks are a playground and a sanctuary. For a few, they’re a final stop.

Like spice? Then you'll love this hot-sweet trail snack.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this fiber-packed power-up.

Use your head to start checking adventures off your list.

Don’t let gusty weather ruin your trip—or your tent.

Remember these tips for a safer summer.

Can trial by error work on a 211-mile thru-hike? Two novice backpackers find out.

Learn how to use this indispensable tool and stay on track.

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Passing around the flask makes you a good friend. Whipping up one of these wilderness-ready cocktails from top bartenders? That makes you a legend.

If you’ve come across campers hanging blissfully above the cold, hard ground, you might have wondered: How hard can it be? Our scout finds out.

We’re all scared of something. No need to let it stand in our way.

Cheese, flatbread, and a bar that looks suspiciously like a Kit-Kat: Eat like a Scandanavian hiker on your next trip.

It took Leslie Hsu Oh years to appreciate what her mother saw in bad weather.

Or, don’t, if that’s not your thing.

Strengthen your hip flexors to get ready for big loads and steep terrain.

Don’t add to chaos, add to its resolution.

Lone ranger or social butterfly, you can still thrive.

Sometimes all the moleskin in the world doesn’t work, and you still have to walk. Grit your teeth and focus on these tips.

Yes, we should all learn from our mistakes. But on an ill-fated mission in Montana’s Beartooth Mountains, Mark Jenkins discovers that’s only the start.

Are your plans bigger than your pockets? These grants could help fund your next big effort.

Take this wilderness first aid quiz to assess your level of know-how.

Forget downclimbing—slightly wet spring snow is perfect for sliding. Glissade safely with these tips from Colorado Mountain Club instructor Rick Casey.

Search for energy sources, or help land managers understand what's right below their feet.

Join the clean energy revolution.

Because their work week is better than your vacation.

Guides get paid to make people's vacations. Here's how you can join their ranks

Life on the fire line isn't for everyone. Could it be for you?

Make a career out of cleaning up the world.

Make tree climbing your career with a little on-the-job training.

Gather clues about how ancient peoples lived, and enjoy backcountry solitude in the bargain.

Love biology, but don't have the time or money to get a PhD? No worries.

Save the world—and get to swim on the job.

Think map-making is an obsolete skill? Think again.

Want to wear the hat? Here's how to better your chances.

After losing the trail, can this wayward hiker find her way back?

Walk and shoot to freeze your subject while the scenery rushes past.

This classic comfort food is quick to throw together from easy-to-find pantry ingredients.

This Southwest classic will soothe your taco craving.

This Japanese-inspired soup is more filling than the version that’s served in sushi restaurants. Bonus: Miso packs tons of flavor and is a complete protein.

Dehydrated tomato powder makes an incredibly easy, tasty soup that pairs perfectly with gooey grilled cheese.

With a high school reunion coming and a gut to lose, our writer tries to remake himself on the trail.

Hitting the trail running is easier than you think. [Sponsored]

Free-the-heel fans call it the most elegant way to get down a mountain. Can our man learn to turn?

Yes, the idea of carrying out your nasty, used toilet paper is a little gross. But in many places, it's also the right thing to do. Here are some tips to make it painless and smell-free.

When the snow starts falling, teamwork is the only way to roll.

Why glide when you can fly? That’s how skate skiing feels compared to classic XC: fast. But poor form wastes energy from your toes to your fingertips. Follow the advice of pro Nordic skier Jessie Diggins.

Eat better for less by dehydrating your own camp meals. Chef Glenn McAllister, author of Recipes for Adventure: Healthy, Hearty & Homemade Backpacking Recipes, shares his top tips.

This version of alfredo sauce is actually closer to the authentic Italian style than the cream-based versions you’re used to.

This pesto is easy to make in the field, and the pasta’s carbs will fuel your next day’s hike.

This simplified classic is a high-calorie, gooey, dream come true.

Take the sting out of monster winter loads—including cold-weather gear and luxe food and drink for a hut trip—by hauling a pulk sled. Do it right with tips from polar adventurer Eric Larsen.

How to stay warm in your bag, keep your water bladder's tube from freezing, fuel your furnace, and more

Forget CrossFit. Forget hot yoga, Soulcycle, Soloflex, and your Body Pump class. There is no better short-duration, full-body workout than postholing. With a pack on. While snowshoeing. Uphill.

If you’re after the perfect balance between speed and savoring the sights, sounds, and Christmas-tree smells of the winter world, then go straight for the middle way with cross-country skiing.

Slice across a white tapestry of untouched snow via backcountry skiing and experience the mountains’ grandeur in a new way.

Research finds little difference between survivors, control group.

Footage uncovered after half a century.

The bear wandered through Bozeman High School Wednesday

Twenty-pound Jules chased two bears from a California home.

Three couples who survived thru-hikes – and one who didn’t – share their tips for remaining united on the trail.

Cross log bridges and other tricky terrain with the grace of a ballerina.

There’s no surer way to ensure a successful trip than hitting the mountains for charity.

These six long-distance trekkers have no problem hitting the trail alone—and often prefer it. We rounded up their best tips for female solo hikers.

New research shows that women are less likely to see themselves as leaders in the outdoors. That's everyone's loss.

Let’s set the record straight on some of the hiking world’s worst myths about women. First one: It’s not just men who believe these things.

More than half of women say they use toilet paper after peeing outdoors. We say it's an unnecessary hassle. Try one of these alternatives.

Follow these women's backcountry hygiene rules from a wilderness doctor to stay clean and healthy on your next backpacking trip.

Introducing your honey to backpacking? Follow these tips. Getting introduced? Hand this advice over.

Roxanne Fleming took her first hike at age 57, then went to Everest Basecamp and summited the Grand Teton. Here’s her best advice for late bloomers.

Guys, we're sure your intentions are good. But the women you run into on the trail need to know that. Here's how to help solo female hikers feel safer.