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.
Foot Mechanic Quiz: Fixing Foot Problems Before The Hike
Do your foot troubles warrant an expert's opinion? Take this quiz to find out.
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!
The Four-Week Backpacking Fitness Plan
Before you hit the trail, try these exercises to build leg strength and stamina.
Hiking is Dangerous?
Survey ranks the activity behind snowboarding and sledding as the most dangerous
The Hike Forever Fitness Plan: Age 18-35
Build your fitness foundation with this essential physiological info, tips on eating right and exercises for staying in prime hiking shape.
Ask a Thru-Hiker: What Can I Do in January to Prep for a Long Hike?
The trails are still covered in snow, but it’s not too late to start getting ready for your first thru-hike.
Static Hiking Stretches
Hold these poses post-workout to elongate muscles and flush lactic acid.
