Hiking and Backpacking

It’s the 50th anniversary for the state’s longest path—which means events, trail parties, and the perfect time to experience this hiker landmark

The new Danner Mountain 600 Evo is designed to go the distance on technical trails

We posed your top questions to our resident outdoor nudist funhog

The granola brand bolsters naked hiking communities with a system to review the country’s top nude hikes

A stripped-back list of do’s and don’ts

Our hiking columnist knows firsthand that buying gifts for the hiker in your life can induce anxiety. These affordable finds from independent companies can’t miss.

Forget Zion and Canyonlands; this desert gem has something for every hiker among the hoodoos and bristlecone pines

Want to hike without crowds? See jaw-dropping vistas without torching your quads? Check out these dayhikes and backpacks.

On Thursday, they finished the last leg of the triple crown, but they’re not done yet

In summer, or shoulder season for that matter, there’s not much better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming.

Is the PürTrek pole-filter mashup a brilliant idea or a Frankensteinian mess?

Perfect for the on-the-go adventurer, these portable sticks make sunscreen application—and reapplication—easy

These bags redefine carrying comfort

Keep your pup safe and stylish on the trail with these seven accessories

This compact solar panel will juice up your next long-distance trek

“The world and how it interacts with me changed the day I came out as trans”

Cap off a day on the trail with a soak in a steamy mineral pool. We found the best from Alaska to North Carolina.