essential skills
How to Hike in a Heat Wave
Dr. Tom Myers, a guide and medical advisor for the Grand Canyon Association Field Institute, faces triple-digit temps every season. Follow his advice to keep cool.
Pass/Fail: Navigate the Jungle
A newly minted trip leader takes on tropical mud, bugs, and rainstorms.
Pack Like a Pro: Pt. I Dayhike
Get the basics dialed. Our Editor in Chief shows you how to put together the perfect homemade survival kit. Get packing basics dialed. Our Editor in Chief shows you how to put together the perfect homemade survival kit.