Trips

Experience unique winter adventures in every region of the province

Want a national park to visit this winter? Great Smoky Mountains is your place. Download this playlist for maximum vibes.

From stunning alpine routes to the environments where high-altitude herbs thrive, tap into the healing power of nature in the mountains of Switzerland

In pictures, Greenland’s backcountry ski terrain looks spectacular. In person? It’s even better.

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.

Yosemite is beautiful in the fall and winter. Download this playlist and get after it.

In celebration of 50 years of trail beta and inspiration, we look back on our favorite spots through the moments we chose to capture.

Canada’s most revered backpacking trail was born out of a ghastly misfortune

In California's Big Pine Lakes basin, you can find the southernmost glacier in North America, for now.

After decades of disrepair, the path reopened to adventurous trekkers.

A basin of beauty resides in the middle of Kings Canyon National Park.

Load up this Spotify playlist and get going.

Explore the natural side of New England with year-round dayhikes, waterfall treks, and backpacking trips in the scenic Berkshires.

Full of rock scrambles, cactus clusters, and desert views for days, Joshua Tree National Park is the southwest at its finest.

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.

Kayak to pocket beaches and Gulf islands in south Florida.

Maybe you don't want to carry a bear canister, or you're just naturally a quiet person. Either way, these trails are for you.

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.

From local favorites to tourist must-dos, these trails are the best of America's Finest City.

In summer or shoulder season, there’s nothing better than a water-view hike or one that ends up at a beach for lounging and swimming. From the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean and places in between, these are our favorites.

Get a different perspective on Lake Tahoe (and fewer crowds, too!) when you head into the mountains surrounding North Lake Tahoe

Escape the dog days with these deliciously cool trails.

Feeling entranced by the cosmos? See the heavens like you've never seen them before by getting deep into the wild.

One mountain, five great hiking routes. Even if you’ve already climbed the peak, alternate ascent lines can make your adventure feel like a brand new mountain. 

Join us on a life-list Himalayan trek, and do good for others while enjoying one of the world’s dream trips

Scott Benerofe finished a rare and daunting southbound winter thru-hike of the AT. His self-proclaimed normalcy about the endeavor suggests such treks might not stay so rare for long.

Is it really an adventure if you have it planned to the mile? Patricia "Blackpacker" Cameron explains why she's playing it loose on the Pacific Crest Trail.

The world’s first national park will reopen this week after the devastating floods. Here's what you can expect.

Patricia “Blackpacker” Cameron has a family and a job running an outdoor-equity-focused nonprofit, so taking three months off for the hike of a lifetime was anything but simple. She explains how she did it.

From rolling road rides and family-friendly singletrack to downhill bike parks, Vermont has world-class routes for cyclists of every kind

Lace up your boots for a hiking destination that includes Rocky Mountain vistas, alpine lakes, wind-swept sand dunes, and memorable urban parks.

Whether you have a day, a weekend, or a whole week, there's a hike for you in Glacier National Park.

We're partnering with Modern Adventure to take you to the best trails anywhere, from Everest to Alaska to the French Alps.

Unbelievable adventures are waiting for you right here, right now

Play in the mountains, stay in the city when visiting this vibrant destination

Get the summits on these "iron ways", no climbing experience necessary.

Take a walk on the wild side in the Pacific Northwest, exploring endless dayhikes and backpacking trips across Oregon.

Completing America's most popular long trail is a major time commitment.

If you can get along in a two-person tent, you can get along anywhere.

Bears don't just call North America home. Branch out and hike their homes in Asia, South America, the Arctic, and beyond.

The remote Crazies are a playground for more than just humans.

A hike through Panama’s Parque Internacional La Amistad highlights wonders, both of the natural world and within the hikers themselves.

Get to know one of the most spectacular long trails in the U.S. with the creators of THRU | The Pacific Northwest.

At these dark-sky destinations, the stars are out of this world.

The miles are low and the rewards are sky-high on these perfect first hikes.

Take your first steps into the world of backpacking with these one-night trips, full of mountain views, wildlife, and even glaciers.

Colorado Springs makes for an unforgettable gateway into the Rocky Mountains’ Front Range.

After striking out on his first attempt, the author returns to Greece's most famous mountain determined to make the summit.

Shake off your winter hiking slump with these early-season destinations.

Whether you’re new to the area, just visiting, or a lifelong resident here, there’s always new trails to explore!

Water weighs a lot, audiobooks weigh nothing, and more semi-philosophical tips to guide rookie trekkers to a strong finish

The pain I experience while thru-hiking draws me back to the present and makes me more aware of my privilege

This hidden gem of a thru-hike shows off all the Ozarks have to offer.

With several dozen waterfalls, old growth forest, and mossy grottos carved right out of the wall of Columbia River Gorge, this trail is a hiker's paradise.

Follow in the footsteps of history from Pennsylvania to the Pacific coast.

From summit scrambles to lowland rainforest, there's a hike on O'ahu for every hiker.

Already itching to head into the backcountry? These overnights are accessible way earlier than the high country classics, with views just as good.

This sandstone arch outside Sedona, AZ has top-notch views and a fun bit of scrambling.

At these creekside, shorefront, and mountaintop spots, the views are so gorgeous that you may never want to go to sleep.

There's plenty of options when summiting the highest point on the country's eastern seaboard, from multi-peak loops to quick out-and-backs.

Everything changes—even the Pacific Crest Trail. One of the trail's early thru-hikers shares snapshots from his trip up the path in 1985

There's a whole wilderness of green valleys, rocky mountaintops, and hidden waterfalls ready to explore in West Virginia's Dolly Sods. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy it.

Over a 30-mile hike through the High Sierra, a father and son reflect on belonging in the wilderness.

Rainforest, volcanic summits, and lush bamboo groves; this island has everything a hiker could want.

Michigan’s idyllic national park promises rocky shorelines, aromatic pine forests, beautiful lighthouses, and more moose than humans.

Find the best of Maine's unbeatable seashore on these hikes through Acadia National Park.

Combine the best of touring and resort skiing on the runs of these abandoned ski areas.

Take it easy in these 15 accessible, mellow areas for some of the best backcountry skiing in the Lower 48.

Stop dreaming, start hiking: From desert treks to waterfalls to heroic alpine ridges, we've picked the best hikes for every month.

While the summer crowds hibernate, you can cure your cabin fever. Here are the 9 best national park hikes to do during the fourth season.

Hit up one of these 7 hikes for a late-season color show.

Whether it’s big elevation changes, big miles, or big moves, these 23 routes prove that the best hikes are often the hardest. There’s a world of adventure out there—if you’re strong enough to seize it.

Get on a high ledge, a crumbly cliff, or a knife-edge ridge and your body will recognize the feeling before your brain catches on.

Stay cool: These 20 backcountry tarns, lakes, ponds, and other assorted bodies of water are perfect year-round, but come into their own as temperatures heat up.

Embrace the exposure when you take your summer adventures to the crest of the high country.

No one likes hiking in a crowd. Get all of the scenery and less of the lines with these alternatives to the big parks.

Catch the best of the early season show on these routes across the U.S.

Beat the heat by hitting these desert trails early in the year.