Skills

Pack your fishing rod; these biscuits go perfectly with fresh-caught trout or catfish.

30 days to a killer trail body with cardio and strength workouts for backpackers.

Enjoy this hardy and healthy Mexican soup at home or in camp

The perfect grill for your next car camping trip

Keep your kids entertained in camp and on the road with a football, stuffball, and flyer set

A revolutionary stove-and-pot set that'll cramp your prep time with super-fast boils.

Enjoy this instant chair on your next trip

Fend off a cold-weather slump with these expert strategies.

Four new recipes for belly-warming campfire drinks

Make your romantic weekend in the backcountry extra special by inventing your own dessert. Use these versatile starters from your pantry: piecrusts, pudding, and maple syrup.

Sweeten up your next overnight trip with any of these 4 dessert recipes

The tele turn requires careful technique and some practice. Work on these moves at your local slope before venturing onto untracked snow.

Supercharge your legs with conditioning tips for monster hikes.

An essential paddling tip for turning in fast water

Got summit fever? The sky's the limit with a fitness plan and climbing tips from world-class mountaineer Ed Viesturs.

Four steps to a lights-every-time blaze

The author sets out to camp in New York's Central Park--and winds up roused by matters of life and death.

Help your backpacking hound carry his weight with these fit-and-wear tips.

Get strong with yoga poses used by a world-class climber

Rich flavors and moist textures take top honors with these trail snacks

Conquer any current with these two simple strength conditioning exercises.

Four hearty, ready-in-a-flash bread recipes

Get more and better Z's with these tricks from a sleep expert.

Feel good at 10,000 feet with advice from a Rainier guide.

Simple solutions for backpacking with new babies

Haul hefty loads more easily by strengthening your midsection.

Hot first aid tips for treating sunburn

Don't let a steep hike keep you from the best views. Put these vital mountaineering tips to use this weekend.

A lifeguard's guide to using sunscreen

Cooking tips and recipes for easy backcountry meals

Improve your performance with the right drinking strategy

Two editors debate whether one stainless steel spoon beats many (much lighter) free ones.

31 flavors, 12 discerning testers, 4 clear energy bar winners

Health tips for backpackers experiencing life-threatening or just plain annoying bee stings on the trail

A beginner's guide to after-hours hiking

9 tips for Leave No Trace dining

4 techniques to soothe trail-weary muscles

7 tricks for averting on-the-trail allergies

Sunburned eyes can throw you to the sidelines for a painful 48 hours. Learn how to prevent and treat this winter threat.

How to make a difference outdoors--without swinging a Pulaski

Get ready for your first race with a fitness plan from a world champ

Testers' favorite backpacking entrees

An online shopping pro shares timesaving advice.

Save your wild, off-trail adventures for a group of backpacking vets

Your ultralight kitchen is now complete

Unraveling a high-altitude mystery: why some iPods get sick in the alpine zone.

Train for the long haul with endurance tips from Climbing: Training for Peak Performance author Clyde Soles.

7 strategies for keeping the backcountry pristine

America's preeminent bear tracker backpacks Idaho's most remote wilderness looking for signs of the lost grizzlies of the Bitterroots--and winds up staring at the great bruin's future.

Forget that get-up-and-go spontaneity--great planning only enhances your experience.

Looking for a suitable trailmate? It can be challenging, but try these tips to find your perfect outdoor buddy.

Get to the top and you'll hear a joyous echo

The toughest high point in the lower 48

Don't forget your sound judgment when summitting this high point.

Can you handle a rainy outing? Take our fun quiz to see how you'd fare under a sky of liquid sunshine.

Let our wilderness EMT teach you the best way to treat those gushing cuts and scrapes.

The best gorp, breakfast, entree, and dessert recipes from our cooking contest: 200 contestants, eight finalists, one culinary king

Pick up your hiking pace with these fitness tips

Meet these 6 Olympic hopefuls who will help you perform like a champion outdoors.

Is there a sense that's more powerful? We'll let you be the judge.

Hike, pitch your tent, then play like a pro with these new Frisbee and hacky sack diversions

Get wet, get cold. Or stay warm with this leakproof suit.

Baby carriers, backpacks, and strollers for the backcountry

4 simple stretches to relieve stiff, sore muscles.

Ideas to help make the backcountry family friendly

A hiker's guide to low-carb eating

Our 5-step guide to planning, gear, food, fitness, and essential skills

Watch out for rough weather and serpentine-like roads as you drive up to this highpoint.

The science behind nature's coolest toy

5 questions before you buy new gear.

3 surefire ways to light a reluctant fire

10 Ways Backpacking Changes Your Body

Freshen up stinky clothes with this homemade, portable washing machine.

Is there a maximum weight you can safely haul?

Do backpackers have superfast metabolic rates?

The One-Pan Gourmet shows how to eat like a king.

It's lean, it's mean, and it can last forever.

Does backpacking build up your bones?

Secrets for staying on your feet from dancers, tightrope walkers, running backs, and more.

Do hikers have special nutritional needs?