Thursday, November 5
Browsing: Hiking & Backpacking
Hiking guides and trail-tested gear advice: how to pack a pack, choose boots and poles, train for elevation and pick the right kit for day hikes and thru-hikes.
Utah gives hikers an unusually wide choice of places to stay, from campgrounds inside red-rock national parks to comfortable ranches…
Fall hiking can shift from warm sunshine to cold wind, rain, or even early-season ice in a matter of hours.…
The Spanish Pyrenees stretch for more than 400 kilometers across northern Spain through Navarre, Aragón, and Catalonia. For hikers, the…
Yes, you can wear hiking shoes every day. A well-fitting pair can work especially well for walking, commuting, travel, errands,…
Hiking combines aerobic exercise, changing terrain, and time outdoors in one activity. It can raise your heart rate, challenge your…
Choosing where to stay for a hiking trip in Switzerland is about more than finding a room with a mountain…
Work boots can handle some hikes, but they are not automatically good hiking footwear. A well-fitting pair with intact, trail-friendly…
Slovenia gives hikers an unusual amount of choice in a compact area. You can sleep in a high-mountain hut below…
Getting better at hiking isn’t about tackling the hardest trail on day one — it’s a mix of the right…
Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars started as basketball shoes and eventually became one of the most recognizable casual sneakers in…
Hiking poles, also called trekking poles, can provide extra support on rough trails, steep climbs, and long descents. They give…
New hiking boots should feel reasonably comfortable before you ever reach the trail. Breaking them in can soften stiff uppers,…