After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.

Backpacking is just like day hiking. Except instead of finishing the day by going home to a shower and a home-cooked meal, you camp alongside the trail, don’t shower, and eat someone’s best attempt at ...

Learning how to avoid ticks while hiking is essential for every outdoor enthusiast who wants to enjoy the great outdoors safely. This comprehensive guide reveals the best way to implement natural tick ...

Participation in almost all forms of outdoor recreation and physical activities increased dramatically during the pandemic, but in some sports those gains have lasted, and one of the most profound ...

Hiking in the off-season can often come with great benefits — quieter trails and atmospheric, seasonal landscapes, in particular — however, it can also mean treacherous conditions. Here’s how to stay ...

Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature's most awe-inspiring territories. The expansive landscapes offer breathtaking vistas, challenging terrain, and ...

I first encountered the ideas of ultralight backpacking in 1994, in an article in now-defunct (and much-missed) Backpacker magazine. It was titled “Less is More,” by Mark Jenkins. (I still have a PDF ...

Apologies to anyone who encountered me on the Pacific Crest Trail in July 2021, rabidly racing in circles through the wondrous Marble Valley in the northernmost reaches of California. Indeed, had you ...