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On a trek through Arizona's Paria Canyon, a young mom discovers that, contrary to her fears, motherhood has made her an even better adventurer.

These six long-distance trekkers have no problem hitting the trail alone—and often prefer it. We rounded up their best tips for female solo hikers.

New research shows that women are less likely to see themselves as leaders in the outdoors. That's everyone's loss.

More than half of women say they use toilet paper after peeing outdoors. We say it's an unnecessary hassle. Try one of these alternatives.

Follow these women's backcountry hygiene rules from a wilderness doctor to stay clean and healthy on your next backpacking trip.

Introducing your honey to backpacking? Follow these tips. Getting introduced? Hand this advice over.

Roxanne Fleming took her first hike at age 57, then went to Everest Basecamp and summited the Grand Teton. Here’s her best advice for late bloomers.

Guys, we're sure your intentions are good. But the women you run into on the trail need to know that. Here's how to help solo female hikers feel safer.

Many people fear that women hiking alone are particularly vulnerable to getting lost, hurt, assaulted, or raped in the wilderness. They're wrong.

Despite huge advances in women’s gear, women are about twice as likely to have trouble getting a good fit. Here are our contributors' best solutions.

If you're already a backpacker or hiker, you should be able to continue backpacking while pregnant. Here's some advice to get you going.

A mom's lesson to her 8-year-old son yields a lifetime of wisdom.

We talked to CamelBak CEO Sally McCoy, who’s been backpacking since she was 5, about how her wilderness experiences have shaped her leadership and career.

I tried outdoor experiences in Girl Scouts—and learned they were no fun. But thanks to new efforts, there’s still hope for the Brownies of the future.

FUDs are funnels that let everyone pee standing up. We tried most brands to report back on the pros and cons of each model. Plus: Tips on how to use them.

Our crew of pro testers review their top picks for the best new women's hiking clothes, including pants, shirts, jackets, sports bras, and more. Plus: Top trends in women's hiking apparel this year.

Just because you haven't showered in 5 days doesn't mean you can't feel like a million bucks. Use these 9 tips to stay fresh in the wilderness.

People expected less of me on the Appalachian Trail because I was a woman.

Thinking about thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or other long-haul route? Don't miss these tips for lady backpackers from a Colorado Trail thru-hiker.

International Women's Day is Sunday, March 8 and we want to hear from you! Take our survey for a chance to win a hiking outfit from Stonewear Designs.

Wouldn't it be great to have an outdoorsy BFF? Check out these places to meet new friends to hike with.

A new mother's true tale of getting lost in the wilderness.