The Big Hike Prep Quiz
Before you hit the trail, take my 5-step quiz to find out if you're primed for action or disaster
The Boy Scout Quiz
Could you earn a merit badge in wilderness travel? Better ace this test, taken straight from the Scouts' own backpacking manual.
Record-Setting Backpacker Knowledge: Take Our Trivia Quiz
Do you know the fastest animals, longest trails, and biggest patches of wilderness? Take our quiz to find out!
Foot Mechanic Quiz: Fixing Foot Problems Before The Hike
Do your foot troubles warrant an expert's opinion? Take this quiz to find out.
Hiking is Dangerous?
Survey ranks the activity behind snowboarding and sledding as the most dangerous
The Four-Week Backpacking Fitness Plan
Before you hit the trail, try these exercises to build leg strength and stamina.
Dynamic Hiking Stretches
Use these controlled movements to warm up pre-hike and -workout.
