7 Incredible Trips to Gift the Hiker in Your Life This Year
Forget a new tent: Backpacker's editors sound off on the trips they'd like someone to buy them in 2023.
Sure, new gear is nice. But that’s not why we hike. Instead of giving someone you love new toys, send them on one of these epic outdoor experiences.
Forget a new tent: Backpacker's editors sound off on the trips they'd like someone to buy them in 2023.
Highlander's hiking events draw dozens of hikers together for an organized multiday trip with all the trappings of a race. One of our editors tried it—and found a lot to love.
Let the crowds stampede the national parks—in the U.S., you’re never far from state lands that boast sublime beauty, natural seclusion, and endless adventure. These 14 just scratch the surface.
Feeling entranced by the cosmos? See the heavens like you've never seen them before by getting deep into the wild.
Get the summits on these "iron ways", no climbing experience necessary.
Rainforest, volcanic summits, and lush bamboo groves; this island has everything a hiker could want.
With America reopening, it’s high time to hit the road. See some of the country’s greatest parks, grasslands, and trails on these handpicked routes.