Beginner Skills

Rushing rivers pose one of the backcountry’s biggest threats. Do you know how to cross safely—or when it’s best to not cross at all?

Perfect your camping setup with these tips.

Sunny, warm days can actually be bitterly cold. The culprit? Wind chill. Here's how to calculate real-feel temps for windy hikes.

Stay upright no matter how icy or snowy the trail conditions get this winter. The key: carefully select what you're wearing on your feet.

Instead of gorging on pasta, backpackers should focus on consistency in nutrition, says Adventure Performance Training’s founder and head coach James Fisher.

Learn the easiest way to hang a bear bag and keep your camping snacks safe from rummaging paws.

Ending too many hikes with sore, wobbly legs? Trekking poles can help you make it that extra mile.

Why settle for just one pastime? Add a sport that’s simultaneously exciting and relaxing to your backpacking trips by catching your first trout.

Companions can make or break a trip. Here’s how to choose one wisely.

If you play your cards right, you can turn your non-hiker friends into lifelong backpacking partners

Going off-trail on steep, rocky terrain? There's a way to do it safely.

Snow travel requires more technique and precautions than regular hiking. Here's how to do it right.

The trail is calling. Pack these essential items and go.