If you're only going hiking for a day you really don't need a huge pack, just something compact and comfortable. From ...

You may not need a book, binoculars, disco ball, or item from this list, but luxury items can spark joy on your next fall backpacking adventure and prove to be worth the weight. ByWendy Altschuler, ...

The pandemic threw a wrench in my thru-hiking plans, as it did for thousands of others. It felt like all I had wasted all those months of planning, my goals replaced with non-stop doom-scrolling. But ...

First-time backpackers often like to go on shorter, easier trips to break their packs in. It can helpful to go with friends who have a little experience, or pick spots that are closer to society just ...

Whether you’re heading on a multi-day trek or need waterproof shoes for countryside walks, these are the best boots for the job – tried and tested by our writer ...

Are you someone who craves an adrenaline rush, and is always looking for your next adventure? If so, you're in […] The post ...

I did not grow up in an outdoorsy family. We spent the occasional summer road-tripping through Colorado, sure, but I was just as likely to spend an entire school break playing Super Nintendo in my ...

This high-altitude playground known for its Champagne skiing and world-class sporting events offers a variety of immersive ...

Mercy M’Fon told their story to producer Sarah Vitak for an episode of The Daily Rally podcast. It has been edited for length and clarity. After I got out of the course, I didn’t want to be outdoors ...

After completing the 2,500-mile Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, I’d now consider myself an experienced backpacker. But I always make sure to tell people that this five-month-long adventure was actually ...