Skills

Hit the trail with your dog and you’ll find you’re both happier and healthier.

In winter, consuming hearty, nutrient-dense foods goes a long way toward keeping you warm. Stoke your inner furnace with these three energy-packed recipes.

We all need a little something to munch on while we wait for the chili to rehydrate. These tasty, easy-prep apps might just be the most memorable part of the meal.

Up your photography game with this expert advice.

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

A longtime hiker faces her fears to level up her adventure resume.

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

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

Are you packing the best fuel?

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.

There are many challenges to backpacking, but packing your sleeping pad shouldn't be one of them.

Thru-hiking lingo isn’t just code, it’s a window into how people backpack.

Making art on the trail helps you appreciate the landscape in a new way.

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.

Are you prepared to deal with injury or illness in the backcountry?

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.

BACKPACKER wants to hear how you're handling the pandemic.

Sleeping the sand? Pack these 10 items to ensure a good time.

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 with advice from Gina Lucrezi, two-time winner of the Leadville Silver Rush 50 and holder of the women’s fastest known time on Mt. Whitney’s Standard Route (5 hours, 29 minutes, 22 seconds car to car).

It's the perfect time to tackle one of these indoor DIY projects to set yourself up for a great hiking season.

Taking a kid along on a 211-mile hike takes more than a little practice. Is it worth it?

If you want to appreciate how your body feels, rather than looks, on the trail, you have to let it all hang out.

You don’t have to go far to enjoy camping season: If you have a yard or even a balcony, you have a campsite. Here are 8 ways to make the most of very close-to-home camping.

Submit your best recipe to share with the Basecamp community.

Cold soaking is a popular no-cook method among weight-conscious hikers. But ditching your stove doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor.

Experiment with three wild recipes.

Anyone else feeling a little rusty? Brush up and win big with these virtual outdoor challenges. Fire up your camp stoves, we’re bringing backcountry skills right to your home.

Make sure you’re prepared for your next trip into bear country.

Epic views and all-time sunsets: See the wilderness through a BACKPACKER photographer's eyes.

Stay ready for the trails with these simple exercises you can do at home.

Turn your daily dairy into a tangy, protein-packed snack that's ready for the backcountry.

Practice mindfulness to experience the healing of nature from home.

Enjoy the wildlife right outside your window.

Up your fitness the easy way with these simple exercises.

Downtime in camp has never been so fun.

Power your thru-hike with the right food, snacks, and resupplies for the long haul.

Hike with efficiency, speed, and intention, and you’re sure to accomplish your thru-hiking goals. Here’s how to plan your pace and fight lollygagging tendencies to reach the terminus before winter does.

Go from couch potato to trail monster with these simple tips from a personal trainer.

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

Headed out on the Pacific Crest Trail? Expert thru-hikers Liz “Snorkel” Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg break down the gear you’ll need.

Get ready for your AT thru-hike with this gear checklist from expert thru-hikers Liz "Snorkel" Thomas and Nathan Pipenberg.

See exclusive photos and videos as you listen to season 2, episode 5 of Out Alive

Who says you need water in your food? Dehydrate your vittles and you'll carry less weight, save money, and eat better.

An early-season snow sends a hiker into delicate territory.

Just because you're packing in dinner shouldn't mean you have to skip the best course. These sweet treats are well worth the extra ounces.

A strong body helps you get out into nature, but a well-trained mind makes the time count. Use these three exercises to derive more rejuvenation from your next hike.

Going slow on the snow can help you relish the smallest details.

Can our writer get in the best hiking shape of his life—without doing a single hike over 10 miles?

Start reconnecting with Mother Earth by learning to forage your dinner in the wild.

How much do you know about camping, cooking, and surviving in the cold? Let's find out.

The most memorable trails can be the hardest to find. New Editorial Director Shannon Davis reflects on a trip through canyon country.

Lacking inspiration in your life? Look no further. These accounts will enrich your feed with enchanting landscapes, creative artwork, activism and authentic stories that are sure to leave you feeling encouraged and energized.

Get toasty from the inside out with these hot beverages.

A forgotten WAG bag leads to a smelly situation on Mt. Whitney.

Dehydrating your own backpacking food opens up a world of gourmet possibilities for fueling up on the trail. Here's how to make your favorite foods backcountry-friendly with advice from Good To-Go founder Jennifer Scism.

You train your legs for the trail, right? Now do the same for your upper body and make your days on the water easier. Bonus: These exercises work the same muscles that help you carry a heavy pack.

With little preparation, any fit canine can handle the alpine. Here's what you need to know.

Less oxygen? No problem. Crush your alpine goals—whether ski-touring in winter or hiking in summer—with these tips from Peter Hackett, MD, founder of the Institute for Altitude Medicine.

We explored the Austrian hills with Komperdell’s famed mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner to get the inside scoop.

Gear up for trips on all types of water.