In the week leading up to her first solo backpacking trip—a one-night adventure through California’s Cottonwood Lakes wilderness—Allison Boyle came up with a million and one reasons why she shouldn’t ...

AM You’re never too old or too experienced to pick up a new trick. Yes, there are hikers out there—grizzled backcountry ...

Do you condition for longer hikes? There are different schools of thought about the practice. Some folks say the best training for hiking is simply hiking; others believe that weight training and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As I huffed up the side of New Hampshire’s Mount Liberty in the ...

In the early part of this millennium, I developed an interest in outdoor exercise and recreation. I was determined to become skilled at hiking, rock climbing and other outdoor fitness pursuits. I ...