Monday, October 12
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.
Trail running shoes sit between road-running shoes and traditional hiking boots. They are built for uneven ground but usually stay…
Hiking combines exercise, outdoor exploration, and time in nature. A short local trail can be an easy way to get…
Knowing what to pack for hiking is less about carrying every piece of outdoor gear and more about preparing for…
The Rocky Mountains, or Rockies, stretch roughly 3,000 miles from British Columbia in Canada toward New Mexico in the United…
Finding a hiking trail is easy; confirming that it is open, accessible, and suitable for your group takes a little…
Getting into hiking does not require expert outdoor skills or expensive gear. A successful first hike starts with choosing a…
Hiking in 60-degree weather can feel nearly perfect, but the right outfit still depends on wind, sun, rain, elevation, trail…
A hiking date calls for a different outfit than dinner or drinks: you want to look put together, but your…
Choosing the right hiking shoes starts with matching your footwear to the trail, not simply buying the heaviest boot or…
Yes, you can run in hiking boots for a short distance, but most hiking boots are not the best choice…
Hiking blisters can turn a good day on the trail into a painful walk back to the car. Most are…
Looking for hiking boots near you is easier when you know which stores are most likely to have the right…