Skills

Finish foot fungus fast -- and naturally.

When the ground is frozen or 3 feet under snow, use these backcountry bathroom techniques.

Or anything else, for that matter, once you use this easy-to-make stove platform.

Think tofu isn't suited for the backcountry? Think again. Whether it's scrambled, baked, or dehydrated, there's little this veggie protein can't do.

Know what to look for and you can simply pick one up off the ground.

A personal perspective on healing back, joint and other body pains.

If rock hopping or log crossing triggers panic, maybe you need to fine-tune your balancing act.

It's tasty, nutritious, and will survive being crammed in a pack. Might pasta be the perfect trail food?

If you've had a knee injury, follow these exercises before you hit the trail again.

Shaky on logs or rocks? Try these exercises to steady your feet.

Got a first-aid kit? Great. Now add these over-the-counter medicines and it'll be perfect.

How to build a shelter if you get stuck in the backcountry.

Make your own backcountry insurance policy.

Cooking tips from readers.

Stronger foot muscles can end ankle sprains and aching arches.

Test to see if your "shocks" -- the arches of your feet -- are blown.

In every backpacker's life, there comes a time when you stare awestruck at a mountain and wonder, "What's it like to climb that sucker?"

Stay calm, have a bite to eat, and remember there's nothing to fear but fear itself.

Time it right and you can harvest fresh greens every day of your trip.

Rather than tearing open an envelope, wouldn't you rather slice and dice something fresh?

Boil, pour, stir, eat. Camp food doesn't get any easier than this.

Nothing cramps your style like a knotted muscle. Here are simple ways to stay pain-free.

Use these specific stretches to alleviate muscle pain.

What you can and can't fix: How to breathe new life into tired old faithfuls.

Choose your fuel wisely to keep your engine running strong.

Break down your calorie intake for maximum energy on the trail.

Fish hooks can be painful and dangerous -- here's how to get 'em out.

Why shoulder a heavy load when you can easily slide it along behind you?

No joint is more prone to injury than the knee. Here's what to do when faced with a backcountry blow-out.

The big hinge in your leg is essential to hiking -- here's how the knee gets you over the pass.

When pack weight drags you down, homemade Sherpa straps can help ease the burden.

Take an advanced wilderness first-aid course and you'll never have to say "I didn't know what to do" to the next-of-kin.

If your feet are a source of backcountry air pollution, here's how to keep them smelling sweet.

When the trout are thick and the ethics resolved, catch-and-eat is the tasty way to go.

Wrap your dinner in a tortilla and you've got an appetizing and tidy way to satisfy those hunger pangs.

When it's hot outside, keep cool with this sunscreen for your head.

Here's how to make sense of your sunscreen.

A techno-packer and a yard-sale minimalist go stride for stride to find out what kind of equipment is best for a good time. Or more importantly, does it really matter?

When it comes to hikers with skin damage, not all cancers are created equal.

Fearless campers sacrifice their taste buds to determine which instant breakfast is best.

The 25 often-overlooked ways to stay healthy and injury-free.

Stock these 25 essentials for grab-it-and-go meals.

Here's how to make your morning cup of joe the best in camp.

These spices add zest to bland camp meals.

Spice is the variety of life, so add ground pepper, ginger, and other taste bud tinglers to your camp meals.

It's hard to give up your tried and true gear after so many miles together. So don't! These repair shops can keep your favorites in tip-top shape.

Athletic tape can still do wonders for an injured ankle.

He rocked the world of climbing, challenged the accepted wisdom in sea kayaking, and now Ray Jardine turned his renegade way of thinking to backpacking.

If you think ringworms crawl or chewing poison ivy prevents the itch, you're obviously a fan of medical fiction.

Putting the Ray Jardine ultralight way to the test.

Just because you're in the woods doesn't mean you have to sacrifice dessert. Here are a few recipes for tasty end-of-the-meal treats that'll satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.

As the temperature dips, hypothermia can threaten survival for backwoods adventurers unaware of its warning signs.

When diarrhea strikes in the backcountry and there's no porcelain for 20 miles, the proper response can save your trip.

Here's how to stay sanitary in the backcountry.

If you take a hit to the head in the wild, think twice before deciding to hike on.

How to deal with common backpacking substances that are more toxic than three-day-old socks.

Follow four-legged trail blazers down paths you'll never find on a map.